BSB40520 – Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

Course Description

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 provide leadership, guidance and support to others. They also have some responsibility for organising and monitoring the output of their team.

They apply solutions to a defined range of predictable and unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources.

Career Outcomes

• Team Leader
• Leading Hand
• Supervisor
• Line Manager
• Sales Team Coordinator

Licensing/Regulatory Information

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Entry Requirements

• Good understanding of English
• School certificate or equivalent (Grade 10)
• 18 years of age
• Must have a valid USI
• Reading and Writing Skills (L)
• Oral Communication skills (L)
• Numeracy and Mathematics skills (N)

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 12

5 core units  plus
7 elective units, of which:

• 4 units must be from Group A
• up to 3 units may be additional units selected from Group A
• up to 3 units may be selected from Group B
• if not listed below, 1 unit may be from any currently endorsed Training Package at Certificate IV level or above OR any accredited course at Certificate IV level.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

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

BSBFIA402 Report on financial activity

BSBCMM401 Make a presentation

BSBWHS401 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements

BSBRSK401 Identify Risk and Apply Risk Management Processes

BSBWOR404 Develop work priorities

BSBPMG522 Undertake project work

BSBLED401 Develop teams and individuals

BSBMKG413 Promote products and services

Note: Electives listed are what is usually offered by Capital Careers, however, if these are not suitable for your target or current work then alternative electives are available. The list of alternative electives can be found at http://training.gov.au/Training/Details/BSB40520

How long will it take?

Duration is dependent on training delivery mode, individual experience and skills. Students are required to complete a volume of learning of 1000 hours comprising of guided learning, individual study and assessments. Generally the course will take anywhere between 6 months and a year to complete.

Delivery Options

1. Face to face
2. Blended – consists of face to face learning and self paced distance learning.

Course Cost

Online: $1750

Subsidised government funding may be available for eligible students under the following initiatives

1. ACT User Choice Traineeships

Please see our funding page or contact us for more details

Please see administration fee table under policies and procedures for any additional administration fees that may be applicable to your study.

What we provide you

Well written and easy to follow resources via an online e-learning platform
Trainers who care very much about your studies and about you!

Opportunities for Further Study

After achieving the BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership & Management, students could continue their studies by completing BSB50420 – Diploma of Leadership and Management or BSB60420 – Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows a person to receive recognition and credit for the knowledge and skills they have, no matter how and where they were attained, including overseas. This can include skills from previous study, work experience and life experience.

Credit Transfer

Capital Careers has an obligation to recognise Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by other registered training organisations

Assessment

The course will be presented in competency-based mode and the student’s competency will be assessed at all levels according to competencies and performance criteria. The training package for each competency specifies the conditions and method of assessment. Assessment methods range from completing set tasks and activities, class attendance and participation and completion of assignments / projects.