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NZIM Certificates in Secondary Schools

The NZIM Certificate in Management and the Certificate in Small Business Management can be learnt through secondary schools. All courses can be credited into NCEA Level 2 and level 3. NCEA courses in accounting, economics and computing can be credited into the certificates. You can also credit the Young Enterprise Trust Pathways to Financial Literacy and Young Enterprise Scheme into the certificates. Details of credit inclusions and exclusions may be found here.

Apart from economics, accounting and computing courses all papers meet the criteria for Secondary Tertiary Alignment Resource (STAR) funding. For details of the criteria check in Chapter 1 of the Ministry of Education Funding, Staffing and Allowances Handbook .

Papers from the two certificates can count towards university entrance.

If the full eight courses are not completed at school, you can complete the Certificate at a polytechnic or private training establishment. The NZIM student database keeps records of all courses you have completed.

Lists of approved secondary and tertiary providers may be found here.

The aims of the certificate

The Certificate in Management provides participants with:

• knowledge and skills in personal, workplace and enterprise management
• practical experience in using their learning in simulated and real enterprise settings
• the ability and confidence to transfer their learning into their future lives.
  

The programme is particularly suitable for students who want to take applied subjects, and which they can do in conjunction with work experience.

Course description

The Certificate in Management is an eight paper programme comprising four compulsory courses (List A) and four further courses chosen from 13 optional papers (List B). Each course involves about 100 hours of student learning, with about 60 hours of classroom learning and 40 hours of student research and self-directed learning.

The courses have an emphasis on practical application in the lives and workplaces of the students. Students may need to undertake work experience or observations to meet assessment requirements.

Courses may be completed in any order.

Students may obtain courses by credit transfer from achievement standards, unit standards or other recognised programmes.

Papers

Students need to undertake all four papers from List A and a further four papers from List B.

Full descriptions are available to people with access to the provider area only.

802 Introduction to Marketing 
805 Introduction to Management
812 Workplace Communication
836 Enterprise Research Project

801 Employment Relations
803 Human Resources I: People at Work
806 Applied Economics
807 Introduction to Financial Services
808 Introduction to Accounting
809 Human Resources II: Personnel Practice
810 Introduction to Law
811 Introduction to Computing
814 Business Statistics
815 Quality Management
816 Business Computing
817 Information Systems
819 Problem Solving and Decision Making
820 Leadership
822 Managing Small Projects

Note that 807 Introduction to Financial Services may be cross credited from the Young Enterprise Trust Pathways to Financial Literacy
Note that 836 Enterprise Research Project may be cross credited from the Enterprise NZ Trust Young Enterprise Scheme.

National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA)

The NZIM Certificate in Management has been granted credit inclusion until 31 March 2010, 10 credit equivalents per paper, for the National Certificate of Educational Achievement at Level 2 and Level 3 up to a maximum of 80 credits total. This credit inclusion is limited to NCEA Level 2 and Level 3 and may not be used for any other NQF qualifications.

After results have been verified by NZIM, schools report directly to NZQA on its standard form for credit inclusion.

Students who have completed nominated achievement standards in economics, accounting or computing may be credited with the equivalent NZIM Certificate in Management course. For details see here. [http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/ncea/acrp/secondary/7/nzim-certinmgmt.html - Link to NCEA]

Credit transfer to other courses

Students who successfully compelte the NZIM Certificate in Management may claim a credit of 20 unspecified credits at level 4 for towards the NZ Diploma in Business (version 2), detailed in the following link.

Previously, students who had gained a B average or better over the four core papers of the Certificate in Management will be able to apply for exemption from paper 130 Organisation and Management towards the NZIM Diploma in Management and New Zealand Diploma in Business (version 1). The details are on the NZQA website - click here for http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/qualifications/tertqual/dipbus/v1-credit-transfer.html - direct link. Students who had obtained a B average or better in 811 Introduction to Computing and 817 Information Systems were able to apply for exemption from 150 Computer Concepts towards the NZIM Diploma in Management and New Zealand Diploma in Business. Students who have completed a B average or better in the eight papers of the certificate will be eligible for an additional unspecified paper credit towards the NZIM Diploma in Management and New Zealand Diploma in Business.

Students may obtain a maximum of two papers by way of exemption.

Full descriptions are available to people with access to the provider area only.

Overview of employment relations. Roles of employers, employees and other parties. Economic, legislative and political contexts. Employment agreements. Bargaining. Equity and industrial democracy. Disputes and grievances.

Introduction to marketing concepts. Environmental factors affecting marketing decisions. The nature of the marketing process. The marketing mix. The product. Requirements of a marketing plan. Preparation of a plan.

Apart from economics, accounting and computing courses all papers meet the criteria for Secondary Tertiary Alignment Resource (STAR) funding. For details of the criteria check in Chapter 1 of the Ministry of Education Funding, Staffing and Allowances Handbook .

Papers from the two certificates can count towards university entrance.

If the full eight courses are not completed at school, you can complete the Certificate at a polytechnic or private training establishment. The NZIM student database keeps records of all courses you have completed.

Lists of approved secondary and tertiary providers may be found here.

The aims of the certificate

The Certificate in Management provides participants with:

• knowledge and skills in personal, workplace and enterprise management
• practical experience in using their learning in simulated and real enterprise settings
• the ability and confidence to transfer their learning into their future lives.

The programme is particularly suitable for students who want to take applied subjects, and which they can do in conjunction with work experience.

Course description

The Certificate in Management is an eight paper programme comprising four compulsory courses (List A) and four further courses chosen from 13 optional papers (List B). Each course involves about 100 hours of student learning, with about 60 hours of classroom learning and 40 hours of student research and self-directed learning.

The courses have an emphasis on practical application in the lives and workplaces of the students. Students may need to undertake work experience or observations to meet assessment requirements.

Courses may be completed in any order.

Students may obtain courses by credit transfer from achievement standards, unit standards or other recognised programmes.

Papers

Students need to undertake all four papers from List A and a further four papers from List B.

Full descriptions are available to people with access to the provider area only.

802 Introduction to Marketing
805 Introduction to Management
812 Workplace Communication
836 Enterprise Research Project

801 Employment Relations
803 Human Resources I: People at Work
806 Applied Economics
807 Introduction to Financial Services
808 Introduction to Accounting
809 Human Resources II: Personnel Practice
810 Introduction to Law
811 Introduction to Computing
814 Business Statistics
815 Quality Management
816 Business Computing
817 Information Systems
819 Problem Solving and Decision Making
820 Leadership
822 Managing Small Projects

Note that 807 Introduction to Financial Services may be cross credited from the Enterprise NZ Trust programme Pathways to Financial Literacy
Note that 836 Enterprise Research Project may be cross credited from the Enterprise NZ Trust Young Enterprise Scheme.

National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA)

The NZIM Certificate in Management has been granted credit inclusion until 31 march 2010, 10 credit equivalents per paper, for the National Certificate of Educational Achievement at Level 2 and Level 3 up to a maximum of 80 credits total. This credit inclusion is limited to NCEA Level 2 and Level 3 and may not be used for any other NQF qualifications.

After results have been verified by NZIM, schools report directly to NZQA on its standard form for credit inclusion.

Students who have completed nominated achievement standards in economics, accounting or computing may be credited with the equivalent NZIM Certificate in Management course. For details see here. [Link to NCEA]

Credit transfer to other courses

Students who have gained a B average or better over the four core papers of the Certificate in Management or Enterprise Certificate in Management will be able to apply for exemption from paper 130 Organisation and Management towards the NZIM Diploma in Management and New Zealand Diploma in Business.

Students who have obtained a B average or better in 811 Introduction to Computing and 817 Information Systems will be able to apply for exemption from 150 Computer Concepts towards the NZIM Diploma in Management and New Zealand Diploma in Business.

Students who have completed a B average or better in the eight papers of the certificate will be eligible for an additional unspecified paper credit towards the NZIM Diploma in Management and New Zealand Diploma in Business.

Students may obtain a maximum of two papers by way of exemption.

Full descriptions are available to people with access to the provider area only.

Overview of employment relations. Roles of employers, employees and other parties. Economic, legislative and political contexts. Employment agreements. Bargaining. Equity and industrial democracy. Disputes and grievances.

Introduction to marketing concepts. Environmental factors affecting marketing decisions. The nature of the marketing process. The marketing mix. The product. Requirements of a marketing plan. Preparation of a plan.

The nature of work. Work environments. Relationships and structures. Processes for allocating work. Motivators. Organisational change. Personal health and safety.

Definition of management roles. Principles of management theory. Characteristics of effective managers. Four management functions. Planning function. Organising function. Leadership function. Control function.

Economic concepts and terminology. Economic decision-making. Interaction between sectors of the economy. Supply and demand. Money in an economy. Savings and investment. International trade. Current economic issues.

Ways of obtaining income. Banking processes and products. Ways of investing. Insurance. Taxation. Budgeting and financial planning. Consumer rights. Developing a financial plan.

NB This paper is offered as the Enterprise New Zealand Trust Pathways to Financial Literacy programme

Accounting terms and concepts. The accounting environment and accounting systems. Introduction to financial accounting. Basic records. The accounting equation. Revenue statements and balance sheets. Interpretation of financial statements. Developing budgets for non-complex situations.

Human resource management functions and procedures. Styles and skills. Planning functions. Staffing functions. Performance management functions. Development functions. Reward functions. Analysing effectiveness.

Legal terms and concepts. Functions of parliament, government and legal agencies. Personal and workplace responsibilities. Legal entities. Legal contracts. Courses of action relating to specific issues. Treaty of Waitangi.

Structure and function of computer systems. File management and networking functions. Word processing software functions. Databases. Spreadsheet. Use of email and internet. [NB The National Certificate in Computing Level 3 may be credited into this paper.]

Analyse communication in personal and workplace situations. Identify appropriate forms of communication. Use a variety of verbal and non-verbal techniques. Use appropriate formats and protocols. Communication strategies.

Terminology of business statistics. Use of statistical techniques as a planning and management tool. Sources and types of data. Using financial mathematics. Statistical analyses. Contribution of statistical analysis to business performance.

815 Quality Management

Quality terminology, principles, concepts. Typical elements of a quality culture. Components of a quality management system. Features of major quality management systems: ISO, Qac, TQM. Processes for quality management. Processes for quality improvement.

Application of computer skills and software in wokrplace environment. Performing investigations. Proposing soolutions. Creating examples. Verifying feasibility of solutions.

Information needs of workplaces. Nature and uses of information systems. Networking components. Integrity of data. Maintenance. Planning a system.

819 Problem Solving and Decision Making

Range of tools for problem-solving and decision-making, including decision grid, decision tree, force field analysis, swot analysis, mind-mapping, sociometric exercises, brainstorming, etc.

820 Leadership

Current leadership concepts. Analyse leadership practice (NZ Context). explore own leadership capability. Dewvelop action plans to improve individual leadership skills.

822 Managing Small Projects

Defining and scoping the project, Planning processes, Task analysis, Resourcing and budgeting, Controls, Risk management, Implementation and review.

836 Enterprise Research Project

Forming work teams. Defining goals. Defining operating procedures. Identifying product. Developing a business plan. Developing a marketing plan. Self assessment. Accounting. Putting plans into practice. Winding up the enterprise. Reporting on progress. Evaluating performance.