Certificate III in Micro Business Operations

Course overview

This course is for people who intend to go into small business as an independent contractor and/or micro business operator as well as those who are already an independent contractor and/or micro business operator.

This course provides the skills and knowledge required to investigate micro business opportunities, develop a micro business proposal, organise finances and resource requirements for the micro business, and comply with regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements for a micro business.

Course structure

The course structure below shows what you must do to complete this course. Units/modules are arranged in groups and sometimes also in subgroups.

You must complete each group as specified as well as following the course completion instructions. If a course contains optional groups there will be a statement at the top of the course indicating how many you must do. At the top of any group containing optional subgroups there will be a statement saying how many you must do.

Course contents

Online Study Option

A total of 10 units must be completed - 5 core units plus 5 elective units.

CORE UNITS

All 5 module/units must be completed

Modules/Units	Name
BSBSMB301A	Investigate micro business opportunities
BSBSMB302A	Develop a micro business proposal
BSBSMB303A	Organise finances for the micro business
BSBSMB304A	Determine resource requirements for the micro business
BSBSMB305A	Comply with regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements for the micro business

ELECTIVE UNITS

At least 5 module/units must be completed

Modules/Units	Name
BSBSMB506A	Plan a home-based business
BSBCUS301A	Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBWOR301A	Organise personal work priorities and development
BSBFIA301A	Maintain financial records
BSBSMB403A	Market the small business

Career Opportunities

Micro business operator/independent contractor.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Computer Skills

Must be computer literate.

Computer Requirements (Hardware/Software)

Must have internet and email access.

Articulation

When you finish this course you can apply to do BSB40407 Certificate IV in Small Business Management.

In addition, depending on units/electives completed in this course, you may be eligible for advanced standing in other courses and other Training Package qualifications.

Sub courses
Deliver and monitor a service to customers	BSBCUS301A
Maintain financial records	BSBFIA301A
Investigate micro business opportunities	BSBSMB301A
Market the small business	BSBSMB403A
Organise personal work priorities and development	BSBWOR301A
Develop a micro business proposal	BSBSMB302A
Organise finances for the micro business	BSBSMB303A
Determine resource requirements for the micro business	BSBSMB304A
Comply with regulatory, taxation and insurance requirements for the micro business	BSBSMB305A
Plan a home-based business	BSBSMB306A