BSB40520

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

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.

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Course Duration:

Total duration is 52 weeks including public 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.
  • 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.
  • If the student is opting ELICOS packaged with any vocational course, the student is required to demonstrate IELTS of 5.0 or equivalent.

Course Structure

To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 12 units, consisting of 5 core units and 7 elective units.

Course units

CodeTitleCore/
Elective
BSBLDR411Demonstrate leadership in the workplaceCore
BSBLDR413Lead effective workplace relationshipsCore
BSBOPS402Coordinate business operational plansCore
BSBXCM401Apply communication strategies in the workplaceCore
BSBXTW401Lead and facilitate a teamCore
BSBOPS404Implement customer service strategiesElective
BSBLDR414Lead team effectivenessElective
BSBCMM412Lead difficult conversationsElective
BSBSTR401Promote innovation in team environmentElective
BSBLDR521Lead the development of diverse workforcesElective
BSBSTR502Facilitate continuous improvementElective
BSBPEF502Develop and use emotional intelligenceElective
** Please note: Duration in weeks may vary depending upon the amount of contact days per week. Duration may vary depending on the cohort and industry requirements

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.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)/ 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.

Pathway

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

  • BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management
  • Other Diplomas, 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:

  • Coordinator
  • Team Leader
  • Production Supervisor
  • Sales Team Manager
  • Freight Administrative Supervisor

Completing this course will help you

  • Demonstrate leadership in the workplace.
  • Lead effective workplace relationships and business meetings.
  • Co-ordinate business operational plans and business resources.
  • Apply communication strategies in the workplace lead and facilitate a team.
  • Apply critical thinking to work practices.

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.

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