Overview
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as developing and emerging leaders and managers in a range of enterprise and industry contexts.
As well as assuming responsibility for their own performance, individuals at this level are likely to provide leadership, guidance, and support to others. They may also have some responsibility for organising and monitoring the output of teams.
They apply solutions to a defined range of predictable and unpredictable problems and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources.
The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link:
https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/BSB40520: BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
Key Features
Nationally Recognized Training
This is a nationally recognized and accredited Australian training course.
Career opportunities:
Potential roles include Supervisor, Business Operator, Production Manager, Middle-level Manager, Business Manager, Sales Team Manager
Flexible Study Options
Study at your own pace and choose a delivery option that suits you.
Course Structure
What can I expect?
The course consists of 12 units of competency, with 5 core units and 7 elective units. This balance ensures you gain a well-rounded knowledge base while also having the opportunity to specialize in areas that align with your career goals.
The following units are included in this course and all are required for the award of the qualification. Students who only complete some units will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment for units successfully completed.
Core Units
- BSBLDR411 Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
- BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships
- BSBOPS402 Coordinate business operational plans
- BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace
- BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team
Elective Units
- BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices
- BSBLDR412 Communicate effectively as a workplace leader
- BSBTWK401 Build and maintain business relationships
- BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
- BSBOPS405 Organise business meetings
- BSBPEF401 Manage personal health and wellbeingNew Item
- BSBWRT411 Write complex documents
Entry Requirements
Pathway
Career Outcomes:
On completion of this course, you could progress to a range of higher-level qualifications, including the Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB50420).
Equip yourself with the leadership and managerial skills you need to succeed in today’s competitive business environment.
- Supervisor
- Business Operator
- Production Manager
- Middle-level Manager
- Business Manager
- Sales Team Manager
Who should apply for this course and why?
This course is targeted at students who are:
- Seeking to pursue a career in leadership and management
- Seeking to enter a new industry sector
- Seeking a pathway to higher-level qualifications
Training and assessment information
This course is delivered face-to-face in a classroom-based setting.
The timetable for this course will be advised in your Offer Letter and Student Agreement.
You are required to attend classes for 20 hours per week for 49 Weeks ( 40 Weeks Study). Holiday breaks are as indicated in your timetable.
Class sessions include a mix of theory and practical activities with a focus on creating a real-life workplace.
In addition to classroom-based learning, you will also need to complete approximately 5 hours of additional, unsupervised study per week including general reading and research for assessments.
You will also need to complete assessments for this course which may include:
- Written questions
- Projects
- Presentations
- Reports
- Role plays/observations
Course progress and attendance
Satisfactory course progress and attendance is very important. Please read the Student Handbook carefully for more information. You will also be provided with further information about course progress and attendance requirements at your orientation.
Student support
We offer the following in relation to support and welfare.
- one-to-one support from the trainer/assessor
- support with personal issues
- Access to additional learning resources
- reasonable adjustment in the assessment
- information about external sources of support.
You may not have studied for a while, may have English as a second language or need additional assistance with literacy or numeracy.
We will identify any additional support needs you may have at the time of application and enrolment and may prepare a Student Support Plan for you based on those needs.
Resource requirements
You are required to bring your own laptop with Office 365 (or similar program) to all classes. These costs are not included in your course fees.
Course Credit
You can apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge, and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our Student Handbook, which is available at www.aaic.nsw.edu.au.
If you are granted course credit, this will affect your course fees as well as the duration of your course. We will advise you in writing of changes to fees or course duration as a result of the credit.
How can I apply?
To apply for this course, you are required to complete an enrolment form and submit all required supporting evidence.
Where to from here?
If your application is successful, we’ll send you an Offer Letter and Student Agreement You should make sure you read through this document carefully to make sure you are happy with all of the terms and conditions. If you are, then simply sign the document and send it back to us.
Once we receive this, we will issue you an invoice for the first payment.
Then only we will issue you with a Confirmation of Enrollment letter.
The first day of each course will include orientation and induction. Orientation will include information about the campus, accessing our support services, and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements.
This course outline should be read in conjunction with our Student Handbook. This can be found online at www.aaic.nsw.edu.au