business Level 3

You’re already a skilled barber, beauty therapist or hairdresser and you’re working hard. But you want to work smarter and not harder.

Want to understand how a business runs and develop your business skills? This programme is for you.

The programme is designed knowing that great communication gets the best results in any business. It also covers leadership

(how get the best from people), pricing and finance (how to make stay afloat), and making smart choices for getting ahead in any business.

The programmeHITO, in association with the Open Polytechnic deliver this programme. It is a self-paced, 32 week package that leads to a National Certificate in Business (Level 3). There are two paths to complete the qualification. Both paths include a communication module. Your choice depends on your interests:

1. Teams and Leadership

2. Small Business

When you send your application form to HITO we will contact you to arrange your enrolment. You will then receive a learning pack containing:

• a programme information book

• a learning guide which forms the core of the course

• an assessment book

• postage materials.

When you complete your chosen path, you receive your national certificate. You can then decide to complete the remaining module for an extra cost. If you complete it, you receive a letter of completion.

Teams and Leadership pathYou will learn how to build and lead teams to improve business results. This path is suitable for someone taking a leadership or training role. This path helps employees become a more effective and valuable team member or manager.

Communications module

• Communicate in New Zealand’s multicultural environment

• Present ideas effectively

• Use active listening

• Give easily understood instructions

• Express complex ideas in writing

Teams & Leadership module

• Understand the strengths of a successful team

• Understand what makes a successful leader

• Build an effective team

• Lead a team

• Train colleagues

Small Business pathYou will learn how to understand what’s needed to set up and develop a small business. You will learn about communication and financial processes that make business a success. This path is a useful way for employees to learn how to add value, and contribute to your business’ success.

Communications module

• Communicate in New Zealand’s multicultural environment

• Present ideas effectively

• Use active listening

• Give easily understood instructions

• Express complex ideas in writing

Small Business module

• Understand what it means to be self-employed

• Identify where to get help for running a small business

• Identify options for improving or starting a small business

• Manage the financial aspects of a small business

PriceThe application fee for the National Certificate in Business (Level 3) is $1050.

The application fee to complete the extra module is $525.

ApplyTo apply, please contact your regional HITO Sales and Liaison Manager. You can download an application form from the HITO website at www.hito.org.nz

Your applicationSend your completed application to the HITO office closest to you:

• Auckland Office: HITO, PO Box 11 921, Auckland 1542

• Wellington Office: HITO, PO Box 11 764, Central Office, Wellington 6142

• Christchurch Office: HITO, PO Box 1575, Christchurch 8140

Plan your learning timeThe course lasts 32 weeks, but as a general guide plan to submit your final assessment by week 25. This allows time for marking and resubmissions.

We strongly recommend you set aside around 3–4 hours per week to work through your materials. Your communication at work will help you.

Expect the communications module to take about 20 hours and the assessment (including planning) to take another 20 hours. The other modules take up to 40 hours but you could complete the assessments in 10 hours.

It takes most learners about 20–30 weeks of study to complete this qualification, including time for the assessments. You should make a study plan or timetable your study time around your other commitments. Set sensible goals.

When you enrol you will receive a Learning Guide that includes more specific help on managing your learning time.

business Level 3

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