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BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

Enhance leadership skills to manage teams and organisations successfully.
Course Introduction
Course Summary
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY
WORK PLACEMENT / EXPERIENCE
RPL / CREDIT TRANSFER
COURSE FEES

Course Description

Lead with Confidence and Achieve Success!

The BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management is designed to equip you with the practical skills necessary to thrive in supervisory and management roles. Upon completion, you will be able to

  • Monitor Health and Safety: Ensure the safety of your workplace by implementing and managing health and safety protocols.
  • Manage Business Operations: Develop the ability to coordinate and optimise operational plans, ensuring efficient day-to-day functioning.
  • Lead Teams Effectively: Inspire and manage teams by enhancing their productivity and performance through effective leadership.
  • Communicate Strategically: Implement clear and impactful communication strategies to facilitate collaboration and alignment within your team.
  • Oversee Recruitment and Onboarding: Lead the recruitment process and smoothly onboard new team members, ensuring they are set up for success.
  • Manage Projects with Precision: Take charge of project management, overseeing delivery from start to finish while ensuring alignment with business goals.
  • Encourage Innovation: Foster an environment where innovation thrives, creating a work culture that is adaptable and forward-thinking.

This qualification is ideal for individuals stepping into leadership roles in various sectors, giving you the tools to manage teams and drive organisational success.

Course Delivery & Assessment

Our course is delivered online through flexible, self-paced learning. You’ll have access to eLearning materials and can request support from trainers via email or phone. Assessments include a combination of knowledge-based questions and practical projects.

Start Anytime, Study Anywhere

Our flexible, self-paced online learning means you can enrol and begin your studies whenever it suits you, allowing you to balance learning with your existing commitments.

Take the First Step Today!

For more information fill out our form or call us at +61 1300 783 283 to begin your journey towards becoming a successful leader in your field. Your future starts today—enroll now!

Frequently Asked Questions

Are Australian College online courses nationally recognised?

Australian College is a Registered Training Organisation, regulated by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA). All of our Certificate and Diploma courses are accredited as nationally recognised qualifications. We also offer professional development courses which are not accredited nor nationally recognised but provide you the opportunity to improve on your existing skills.

Regular Contact from Us. Yes – We Call You!

Australian College is proactive about being in touch. When you apply to enrol, our Student Support team will call you immediately and guide you through to finish the enrolment process. They will also contact you regularly to ensure you are on track and comfortable with online learning. After your onboarding has been completed a Student Adviser will make contact to introduce themselves as your main point of contact and assistance with your ongoing study. You will continue to receive regular phone calls, emails and SMS to check your progress and offer help. If we see you getting behind, we will increase our efforts to contact you to ensure you are getting the help you need. Study online - not alone and be supported every step of the way!

Access to Course Materials

All of the course materials are accessed and completed online, allowing learners to complete subjects at a time and place that suits them. Online course login details are provided via email as soon as the enrolment details are finalised. Online learners can: ● Access online learning and assessment materials 24/7 ● Submit assessments, view assessment results and assessor feedback ● Update their contact details

No Exams and lots of Help

There are no stressful exams. Our assessments are thorough but are self-paced and help is only a phone call or email away. Activities that you are asked to do are practical and based on real life workplace experiences and needs. Once you start your course, you will be issued your course timetable and we will help you keep to it so that you end up with the qualification that you deserve as quickly as is feasible.

Start and study anytime – Enjoy the flexibility

Australian College does not have strict starting dates, giving you the ability to decide when you want to start your course. Once your enrolment is approved your personal login details will give you access to your course materials 24/7 and allowing you the flexibility to choose when and where you study.

Course Summary


BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

Course Description

BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management will train you to monitor health and safety, implement an operational plan, manage projects, promote team effectiveness and show leadership in the workplace. This course would suit you if you are placed in the first line of management. It is highly valued by organisations in both the public and private sectors.

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.

Study Mode

Self-paced completed online in your own time, at your own pace.

This course is delivered using an asynchronous study methodology, utilising mainly online delivery (eLearning) of learning materials and assessment resources.

We provide our students ongoing support throughout the course duration via telephone, emails and/or virtual online meetings, on request.

Flexible Duration

Up to 14 months – Can be extended up to and no longer than 3 months depending on course progression.

Study Load

Self-Paced – Completion of one unit per month is recommended to ensure ongoing progression and completion within the course duration.

Start Date

Start anytime

Course Units

This qualification consists of 12 units (5 core units and 7 elective units).

Unit Code Unit Title Core/Elective
BSBLDR411 Demonstrate leadership in the workplace Core
BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships Core
BSBOPS402 Coordinate business operational plans Core
BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace Core
BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team Core
BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices Elective
BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement Elective
BSBTWK401 Build and maintain business relationships Elective
BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs Elective
BSBPEF401 Manage personal health and wellbeing Elective
BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence Elective
BSBPMG430 Undertake project work Elective
Note: All of the above listed units of competency must be completed to receive the BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management full qualification.

 

Course Completion / Qualification Pathways

Students obtaining a ‘competent’ result for all units of competency will achieve the BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

A Statement of Attainment will be issued to students who complete less than the required units for the full qualification.

*Note: Australian College does not guarantee successful completion of the course nor guarantees a particular employment outcome on completion of the qualification.’

Graduates may choose to further their study through enrolment in one of  the following qualifications

  • BSB50120 Diploma of Business,
  • BSB50320 Diploma of Human Resource Management,
  • BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management
  • BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management.

Career Opportunities

On completion of the course, graduates may aspire to work in the industry as a Assistant Manager, Office Manager, Team Leader, Department Head, Warehouse Team Leader, Line Manager, Branch Manager

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

This course does not have mandatory entry requirements as outlined in the training package.

However, Australian College has certain admission criteria for this course. Prospective students must:

  • be minimum 16 years of age or older at the time of enrolment. Parental consent is required from all students under the age of 18 years
  • complete a language, literacy and numeracy test prior to enrolment
  • depending on the unit, students may be required to interact with actual or simulated team members, clients and staff and maybe required to participate in audio/video-recorded role-plays with others.
  • obtain their Unique Student Identifier (USI) and provide it to Australian College. Information on how to obtain a USI can be found here.
  • agree to comply with Australian College policies and procedures as published on the website and outlined in the Student Handbook.
  • pay all fees as outlined in the Enrolment Terms and Conditions.

Students must have access to and be able to operate:

  • An internet-enabled PC/Laptop or similar running a current operating system (e.g. Windows 10 or Mac OSX)
  • An audio/video recording device (such as a mobile phone) for the purpose of preparing audio/video assessment recordings
  • Microsoft Office (or compatible software)
  • Current web browser (e.g., Chrome)
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader or another PDF document viewer
  • Valid email address

Overseas Students Policy

This course is not available to students on an Overseas Student Visa.

As defined in the ESOS Act 2000, Overseas students are not eligible to apply to enrol in this nationally recognised course, nor are they eligible for certification. Please refer to the Enrolment Terms and Conditions.

DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY

This course is delivered using an asynchronous study methodology, utilising mainly online delivery (eLearning) of training materials supported with emails and phone calls with the trainer and assessor, on request.

Self-paced completed online in your own time, at your own pace. We provide our students ongoing support throughout the course duration via telephone, emails and/or virtual online meetings.

Assessments

To ensure we gather all types of evidence as required by the training package and unit requirements, various assessment methods are being used to assess the student’s competencies.

Following are assessment methods used for this qualification:

  • Knowledge/Theory based assessment consisting of questions and answers
  • Case Studies – includes analysis of case studies and answering questions
  • Projects– depending on the unit, projects may have to be completed in a simulated environment.
  • Practical activities and observations
  • Third Party Reports
  • Roleplays
  • Portfolio Builder

Please note that practical demonstrations and roleplays will have to be video recorded and submitted via Australian College LMS or e-Campus.

WORK PLACEMENT / EXPERIENCE

This qualification does not require mandatory work placement.

However, Australian College recommends students to have access to a real office work environment for them to practice and complete assessment tasks using specific software and equipment.

RPL / CREDIT TRANSFER

RPL and Credit Transfer is available for all students to consider. Students will be provided with information about RPL and Credit Transfer prior to enrolment. Australian College will recognise the AQF qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other RTO’s, upon verification with the issuing organisation.

For more information on RPL and Credit Transfer email us at [email protected] 

COURSE FEES

Course Fees – $4,000

PAYMENT OPTION 1 – $1,400 on enrolment, $1,400 on week 2, $1,200 on week 3
PAYMENT OPTION 2 – $450 deposit, then $80 weekly (for 50 weeks) = $4,450
PAYMENT OPTION 3 – Zip Money or customise your own payment plan