| Qualification: | Certificate |
| Level: | 4 |
| Dates: | 2025 Intake 5: 25 August to 19 December - Applications Close 18 August 2025 2026 Intake 1: 09 February to 05 June - Applications Close 02 February 2026 2026 Intake 2: 16 March to 10 July - Applications Close 09 March 2026 2026 Intake 3: 17 June to 11 October - Applications Close 10 June 2026 2026 Intake 4: 03 August to 27 November - Applications Close 27 July 2026 |
| Duration: | 17 weeks full-time Up to two years part-time |
| Location: | |
| Credits: | 60 |
For New ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ to this Programme of Study:
Please undertake 4 papers to complete this programme.
BSNS4501 BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
BSNS4502 TEAM LEADERSHIP
BSNS4503 MANAGING TEAMS
BSNS4504 SETTING AND MEETING OBJECTIVES
The purpose of this qualification is to provide Aotearoa New Zealand with people who can lead effective teams and manage workflows to achieve team and/or entity objectives, when employed in first line management roles.
Graduates of this qualification will be able to:
BSNS4501 BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
The aim of this course is to develop knowledge, skills and attributes to resolve factors that impact on a business entity and promote workplace relationships.
Internal factors
Resolution factors
Workplace relationships factors
BSNS4502 TEAM LEADERSHIP
The aim of this course is to develop knowledge, skills and attributes to lead effective teams.
Leadership styles
Communication factors
Behavioural factors
BSNS4503 MANAGING TEAMS
The aim of this course is to develop knowledge, skills and attributes to motivate a team and manage team workflow.
Team objective factors
Workflow management factors
BSNS4504 SETTING AND MEETING OBJECTIVES
The aim of this course is to develop knowledge, skills and attributes to manage workflow and address performance and workflow variation.
Workflow factors
Resource allocation factors
Staff factors
SIT Zero Fees Scheme
International Fees
$12500
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Graduates of this qualification may be employed in management roles such as a first line manager in a variety of business, cultural, or community contexts.
General Admission
To be admitted to this programme applicants must hold one of the following:
40 credits at NCEA Level 1, including 10 Literacy credits and 10 Numeracy
credits; or a recognised equivalent;
OR
New Zealand Certificate in Business (Administration and Technology) (Level 3) [Ref: 2452]; or New Zealand Certificate in Business (Introduction to Team Leadership) (Level 3) [Ref: 2453]; or New Zealand Certificate in Business (Introduction to Small Business) (Level 3) [Ref: 2454];
OR
a relevant qualification at NZQF Level 2 or above;
OR
a recognised equivalent
Special admission
Any akonga who is 20 years of age or older and has not reached the general admission requirements for their intended programme is eligible for Special Admission. Te Pukenga works with the akonga to ensure they are prepared for their intended programme.
Discretionary admission
Any akonga who is not yet 20 years of age and has not reached the general admission requirements for their intended programme may be eligible for Discretionary Admission. In assessing whether to grant Discretionary Admission, the delegated authority focuses on the applicant’s level of preparedness for their intended programme.
English language requirements
All applicants (international and domestic) for whom English or te reo Māori is not a first language need to provide evidence that they have the necessary English language proficiency required for the programme. International applicants are required to have an IELTS score of 5.5 (general or academic) with no individual band lower than 5 from one test taken in the preceding two years, or an equivalent described in .
Applicants must have access to a workplace environment to be able to undertake the various assessments. Therefore, this course is best suited for those currently in employment or those who will have access to a workplace environment that will allow them to complete the assessments.
All SIT2LRN courses require you to have a computer and internet access. ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ are required to use their SIT webmail only for all SIT2LRN communications. All course materials and information, including assessments and due dates, are located on the online Blackboard system. Once you have been accepted into a programme you will receive an Important Information Booklet that includes information that you can use to familiarise yourself with our online Blackboard learning environment. From the intake start date you will have access to the online course materials to work through.
Facilitator Assistance: During the enrolled intake period, students have email access to Facilitators, who endeavour to respond to emails within 48 hours (week days only). All students are required, within the first two weeks of an intake, to send an email to their Facilitator confirming their start on the programme of study. ÐãÉ«Ö±²¥ who have not emailed their facilitator or embarked upon their course of study by the end of the 2nd week of an intake, will be Faculty Withdrawn from the programme. Such withdrawals may impact on future access to SIT Zero Fees Scheme and Student Direct Material Costs are still liable for payment.
All students will get an official academic transcript on successful completion of their programme of study which will be posted or given at Graduation. After each intake is finished, it is suggested that students check their results on .
We recommend students new to SIT2LRN read through the Frequently Asked Questions section of our website for further study and enrolment information.
Please use the following checklist to ensure that all relevant information and documentation has been included. Remember, your application will be assessed based on the information that you provide us with. Processing of your application will be delayed if we need to come back to you for missing information.
What is the Zero Fees Scheme?
The Zero Fees Scheme means we do not charge tuition fees. However, there is a Student Direct Material Cost that you need to pay. The administration fee is for processing your application and the Student Direct Material Cost gives you secure access to Blackboard® our online learning environment and to student support services throughout your study with us.
Who qualifies for the Zero Fees Scheme?
Instructions to help you with your application:
If you are a new student …
Attach supporting documents as required and outlined on the previous page.
What happens next?
To satisfactorily complete the New Zealand Certificate in Business (First Line Management) (Level 4) (front line leadership) programme of study, and be awarded the New Zealand Certificate in Business (First Line Management) (Level 4) qualification the student must successfully achieve:
This qualification builds on from:
Graduates of this qualification may progress to:
Assessments for this programme typically include essays, analytical business reports, question-and-answer assessments and practical assessments. There are no exams for this programme. The programme requires access to a business or organisational workplace. This could be:
For more information on required and recommended textbooks for this course, please refer to the textbook list here.