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BSB30120 - Certificate III in Business

Course Details

Course Summary

Are you wanting to start your career in office administration? Certificate III in Business is the ideal course for those who are looking to start out in an entry-level business or administration role or would like some technical training in day-to-day business activities.
This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of Business Services job roles. It is likely that these individuals are establishing their own work performance.

Individuals in these roles carry out a range of routine procedural, clerical, administrative or operational tasks that require technology and business skills. They apply a broad range of competencies using some discretion, judgment, and relevant theoretical knowledge. They may provide technical advice and support to a team.

This is a nationally recognised accredited course.

 

Entry Requirements

Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.

What is the purpose of bksb?

The Basic Key Skills Builder (bksb) is an approved online review tool that will give you a level for your English (literacy) and Maths (numeracy) levels, and can also help to identify any skill gaps or areas that you might need additional support in.

Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $3,861.00 (2024)
$4,056.00 (2025)
Subsidised Full Fee $1,911.00 (2024)
$2,041.00 (2025)
Subsidised Concession Fee $1,274.00 (2024)
$1,378.00 (2025)
Fee for service per unit $297.00 (2024)
$312.00 (2025)
Subsidised full fee per unit $147.00 (2024)
$157.00 (2025)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $149.00 (2024)
$234.00 (2025)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire or Apply Now
Study Area
  • Business, Accounting and Law
Skill Area
  • Business Services
AQF Level Level 3: Certificate III

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes 		Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes 		Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

This achievement of this qualification requires you to complete 6 core and 7 elective units.  Upon successful completion, students will receive a Certificate III in Business.

Career Opportunities: Clerk, Data Entry Operator, Junior Personal Assistant, Receptionist, Office Administration Assistant, Office Administrator, Word Processing Operator.

Pathways: Students who complete BSB30120 Certificate III in Business will be eligible for entry into BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business.  Students may receive credit toward BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business for units completed in BSB30120 Certificate III in Business.

Exit Points: Students who exit this course at any time prior to completion will receive a statement of attainment for those units of competency they have successfully achieved. 

 

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 6 core units
  2. Complete 7 elective units
This course has been structured into Clusters with a goal of streamlining the enrolment process.

These Clusters have been designed as a recommended study plan to ensure all course requirements are met.Training.gov.au

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.

Please select a course structure from the options below:
ONLINE COURSE
COURSE STRUCTURE

Online self-directed: 12 - 24 Months

Part-time: One (1) unit per 10 week study period

To ensure you can manage your study load, we recommend limiting your workload to no more than one (1) unit per study period. Some students may progress at a faster rate based on their experience, knowledge, and skills, as they would be able to apply the actual context of workplace experience to their assessments.

  • Online
  • Domestic

ONLINE COURSE

Cluster 1: BSB30120_C01: BSBTEC201
Cluster 2: BSB30120_C02: BSBPEF201
Cluster 3: BSB30120_C03: BSBSUS211
Cluster 4: BSB30120_C04: BSBTWK301
Cluster 5: BSB30120_C05: BSBWHS311
Cluster 6: BSB30120_C06: BSBXCM301
Cluster 7: BSB30120_C07: BSBCRT311
Cluster 8: BSB30120_C08: BSBPEF301
Cluster 9: BSB30120_C09: BSBTEC301
Cluster 10: BSB30120_C10: BSBOPS304
Cluster 11: BSB30120_C11: BSBWRT311
Cluster 12: BSB30120_C12: BSBTEC302
Cluster 13: BSB30120_C13: BSBTEC303

Online self-directed course study is structured into fixed intake study periods that have set durations of 10 weeks per intake period from the intake commencement date.  You will be able to access your learning materials two weeks prior to the commencement of the intake study period. You must be enrolled into your unit/s to be able to access your learning materials.

To ensure you can manage your study load, we strongly recommend students follow the recommended unit study sequence when enrolling and enrol in no more than 1 unit per intake or the units required to complete one cluster/stage unless otherwise advised. 

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SPECIALISATION

Cluster 10A: BSB30120_C10A: BSBFIN301
Cluster 11A: BSB30120_C11A: BSBOPS301
Cluster 12A: BSB30120_C12A: BSBPUR301
Cluster 13A: BSB30120_C13A: BSBOPS303

To achieve a specialisation, choose: 

  • Business Administration Specialisation - identified on the testamur as BSB30120 Certificate III in Business (Administration).

BSB30120: GENERIC COURSE ELECTIVES

Cluster 10A: BSB30120_C10A: BSBFIN301
Cluster 11A: BSB30120_C11A: BSBOPS301
Cluster 12A: BSB30120_C12A: BSBPUR301
Cluster 13A: BSB30120_C13A: BSBOPS303

The units within the generic course electives list are recommended for students. Please contact the Course Management Team at, coursemanagement@cqu.edu.au, for assistance substituting your elective units.

TRAINEE COURSE
COURSE STRUCTURE

Online self-directed: 12 Months

Part-time: One (1) unit per 10 week study period

To ensure you can manage your study load, we recommend limiting your workload to no more than one (1) unit per study period. Some students may progress at a faster rate based on their experience, knowledge, and skills, as they would be able to apply the actual context of workplace experience to their assessments.

 

  • Online
  • On-campus
  • Domestic

TRAINEE COURSE

Cluster 1: BSB30120_C01: BSBTEC201
Cluster 2: BSB30120_C02: BSBPEF201
Cluster 3: BSB30120_C03: BSBSUS211
Cluster 4: BSB30120_C04: BSBTWK301
Cluster 5: BSB30120_C05: BSBWHS311
Cluster 6: BSB30120_C06: BSBXCM301
Cluster 7: BSB30120_C07: BSBCRT311
Cluster 8: BSB30120_C08: BSBPEF301
Cluster 9: BSB30120_C09: BSBTEC301
Cluster 10: BSB30120_C10: BSBOPS304
Cluster 11: BSB30120_C11: BSBWRT311
Cluster 12: BSB30120_C12: BSBTEC302
Cluster 13: BSB30120_C13: BSBTEC303

Online self-directed course study is structured into fixed intake study periods that have set durations of 10 weeks per intake period from the intake commencement date.  You will be able to access your learning materials two weeks prior to the commencement of the intake study period. You must be enrolled into your unit/s to be able to access your learning materials.

To ensure you can manage your study load, we strongly recommend students follow the recommended unit study sequence when enrolling and enrol in no more than 1 unit per intake or the units required to complete one cluster/stage unless otherwise advised. 

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SPECIALISATION

Cluster 10A: BSB30120_C10A: BSBFIN301
Cluster 11A: BSB30120_C11A: BSBOPS301
Cluster 12A: BSB30120_C12A: BSBPUR301
Cluster 13A: BSB30120_C13A: BSBOPS303

To achieve a specialisation, choose: 

  • Business Administration Specialisation - identified on the testamur as BSB30120 Certificate III in Business (Administration).

BSB30120: GENERIC COURSE ELECTIVES

Cluster 10A: BSB30120_C10A: BSBFIN301
Cluster 11A: BSB30120_C11A: BSBOPS301
Cluster 12A: BSB30120_C12A: BSBPUR301
Cluster 13A: BSB30120_C13A: BSBOPS303

The units within the generic course electives list are recommended for students. Please contact the Course Management Team at, coursemanagement@cqu.edu.au, for assistance substituting your elective units.

Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
RPL
Practical Task
Project
Course Learning Outcomes
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Domestic 2021 Availabilities

Online Course

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Trainee Course

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Domestic 2022 Availabilities

Online Course

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Trainee Course

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Domestic 2023 Availabilities

Online Course

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Trainee Course

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Domestic 2024 Availabilities

Online Course

Online
January: Full Time/Part Time
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time

Trainee Course

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
For individual class days and times for each intake please check the TAFE Timetable located here
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BSB30120 Certificate III in Business 

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of Business Services job roles.  Individuals in these roles carry out a range of routine procedural, clerical, administrative, or operational tasks that require technology and business skills. They apply a broad range of competencies using some discretion, judgment, and relevant theoretical knowledge. They may provide technical advice and support to a team. 


BSB30120 Certificate III in Business (Medical Administration) Specialisation 

The Medical Administration Specialisation is related to individuals who want to develop or enhance competency working in medical administration contexts.  

Students must complete the following four (4) elective units to be eligible for the Medical Administration Specialisation: 

  • BSBMED301 Interpret and apply medical terminology appropriately 

  • BSBMED302 Prepare and process medical accounts 

  • BSBMED303 Maintain patient records 

  • BSBMED305 Apply the principles of confidentiality, privacy, and security within the medical environment 


Other Areas of Competency: 

Students with an interest in administrative competencies in a Legal environment may choose the following three (3) elective units:  

  • BSBLEG311 Work in a legal services environment 

  • BSBLEG314 Protect information in a legal services environment 

  • BSBLEG315 Assist in planning activities in a legal services environment 

Note: Selection of these elective units will not result in a specialisation for this course.  


Recommended ‘Online’ and ‘Trainee’ Course Structure 




Note: It is recommended that students only enrol in one (1) unit at a time to avoid over enrolling. All units have available intakes each month from January to December to accommodate a seamless progression through the course


Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfers 

Students currently working in the industry or with previous experience may be able to earn credit for things they already know. CQUniversity can assess your skills, directly apply credits from your previous studies and apply advanced standing in your course. 


RPL: Involves an assessment process of an individual’s previously obtained skills and knowledge that has been achieved outside the formal education and training system.  

Skills and Knowledge will need to be current (in the last 12-18 months) and evidence in the form of Resume, Job Descriptions, and References, (just to name a few) will need to be provided in support of the application. 

If you are seeking RPL in a VET (Vocational Education and Training) Course, please complete the online enquiry form.  

 

Credit Transfer: Is where a person has previously completed equivalent competencies or learning outcomes (via formal learning) in the same or similar field in which they are currently studying. 

Documentation of previous competencies achieved in the form of “Results of Assessment” is required. This document will be verified with the issuing Registered Training Organisation (RTO).  

Select here for more information on RPL and Credit Transfer. 


Please discuss this with your teacher at the commencement of your course and they will assist you with this process. 


Teaching Contacts:  

Maree Brown 

07 4970 7352 

m.brown@cqu.edu.au  


 


Business Course Pathways to further Vocational Education Study: 

- BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business 

- BSB50120 Diploma of Business 


Upon completion of the BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business, you can continue your study with CQUniversity through direct entry into BSB50120 Diploma of Business.  

The Diploma of Business will develop sound managerial level business skills. You will learn how to effectively lead communication, manage meetings, develop critical thinking in others, develop workplace policies and procedures, manage business resources, financial budgets and more. You will be able to learn a diverse range of new skills or build on existing knowledge to become more effective at work or achieve your career goals. 

 

Business Course Pathway to Undergraduate Study:  

Upon completion of the BSB50120 Diploma of Business, you can continue your study with CQUniversity through direct entry into CL86 Bachelor of Business 

The Bachelor of Business will equip you with the skills and knowledge required to progress your career in business and management. In addition, the course will provide you with membership pathways to professional bodies, ensuring that upon completion of the course, you will receive recognition for the skills and knowledge in your chosen profession. 


Business Course Pathways to Post Graduate Study: 

- CH76 Graduate Certificate in Management 

- CL21 Master of Business Management