Course Duration:

Total duration is 52 weeks including 12 weeks of holidays

Course Delivery: Online and Face to face classroom blended

Pre-Requisites: There are no pre-requisites for this qualification.

Entry Requirements:

• 18 years of age or over
• Students need to have either successfully finished Australian Year 12 or an equivalent level of education, from an Australian educational institution
• Australian/New Zealand citizen or permanent Australian resident or hold a visa that entitles you to work and study in Australia (a student or working holiday visa are unacceptable).
• Must have sound digital literacy and access to working internet and access to working PC or laptop with a configuration suitable to meet study requirements. Please seek your trainer/assessor assistance in this regard.
• Have a suitable level of language, literacy and numeracy to complete course requirements with or without additional support that the CRICOS provider is able to provide.
• If the student is opting ELICOS packaged with any vocational course, the student is required to demonstrate IELTS of 5.0 or equivalent.
• Have demonstrated an IELTS level at a score of at least 6.0 or equivalent or demonstration of successful completion of at least General English at Advanced level or English for Academic Purposes at Advanced level.

Course Structure

A total of 10 Units (5 Core and 5 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management. Participants who achieve competency in any unit/s will receive a Statement of Attainment (provided USI is verified) for that unit/s without completing all 10 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification.

Attendance: Students must attend all training sessions.

Course Units

Code	Title	Core/ Elective
BSBLDR602	Provide leadership across the organisation	Core
BSBOPS601	Develop and implement business plans	Core
BSBLDR601	Lead and manage organisational change	Core
BSBCRT611	Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving	Core
BSBSTR601	Manage innovation and continuous improvement	Core
BSBSTR602	Develop organisational strategies	Elective
BSBXCM501	Lead communication in the workplace	Elective
BSBCMM511	Communicate with influence	Elective
BSBHRM613	Contribute to the development of learning and development strategies	Elective
BSBSTR801	Lead innovative thinking and practice	Elective

Learning and Assessment Methods

Pre-course- Before starting this course, you will be required to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) questionnaire. This quick questionnaire is used to determine your LLN skill level so that we can best support you in your studies.

During the course- This course involves several learning and assessment methods. Typically, the learning methods may include Presentations and discussions, Demonstrations, Individual and group activities, Skills practice, Role plays, Case studies, Simulated scenarios, and Research activities.

Assessment methods generally include Practical Observation of Tasks, Written or Oral Questioning, Case Studies, Role Plays, Reports, Research Projects, Presentations, etc.

Pathway:

Study pathways: further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:

• Graduate Diploma courses (AQF level 8)
• Other Advanced Diplomas or Degree programs in related fields such as Business and Management, subject to meeting entry requirements of the intended qualification.

Career Pathway: It provides a pathway to further learning and work in various leadership and management roles. Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

• Managing Director
• Manager
• Chief Executive Officer
• Senior Executive
• Executive Director
• Business Analyst
• Area Manager etc.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT):

AA Academy will offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT) to all prospective students through the enrolment process. Penfold College has documented policies and procedures for these processes and students are provided details of how to apply for RPL or Credit Transfer through the enrolment process. For further details, please refer to RPL and Credit Transfer Policy and Procedure.

Further Information

For all further details, please refer to International Student Handbook available on www.aaacademy.edu.au for all related policies and procedures and other important information related to international students including Covid-19, living cost, life and study in Melbourne, etc.

Please contact the Administration Manager at admin@aaacademy.edu.au for further information.