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BSB40215 - Certificate IV in Business

Course Details

Course Summary

This qualification is suited to those working as administrators and project officers. In this role, individuals use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base to apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems and analyse information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others. You will learn a range of skills, including how to develop work priorities, organise meetings, maintain work health and safety, co-ordinate basic resources and use complex word processing and spreadsheet skills. This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements, however, it is advised that students enrolling into this course should be able to carry out and evaluate own work and/or the work of a team, use technology to create business documents such as correspondence, plans and reports using sound literacy/numeracy skills.

Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire
Study Area
  • Business, Accounting and Law
Skill Area
  • Business Services
AQF Level Level 4: Certificate IV

Admission Codes

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

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Office Administrator, Executive Personal Assistant, Office Supervisor, Project Officer, Team Leader.

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 1 core units
  2. Complete 9 elective units

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.

Course Structure - Online

12 months full-time or 18 months part-time

  • Online
  • RPL/RCC/Credit
Core

Students must complete 1 core unit.
BSBWHS401 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements More Information Training.gov Details
Elective

Students must complete 9 elective units.

  • A minimum of 5 elective units must be selected from the elective units and a maximum of four elective units may be chosen from the unspecified electives.


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    BSBRSK401 Identify risk and apply risk management processes More Information Training.gov Details
    BSBREL401 Establish networks More Information Training.gov Details
    BSBCUS402 Address customer needs More Information Training.gov Details
    BSBADM409 Coordinate business resources More Information Training.gov Details
    BSBADM405 Organise meetings More Information Training.gov Details
    BSBINN301 Promote innovation in a team environment More Information Training.gov Details
    BSBITU401 Design and develop complex text documents More Information Training.gov Details
    BSBITU402 Develop and use complex spreadsheets More Information Training.gov Details
    BSBRES411 Analyse and present research information More Information Training.gov Details
    BSBWRT401 Write complex documents More Information Training.gov Details
    BSBMKG413 Promote products and services More Information Training.gov Details
    Unspecified Elective
    Students must complete 9 elective units. A minimum of 5 elective units must be selected from the elective units and a maximum of four elective units may be chosen from the unspecified electives.
    BSBWOR404 Develop work priorities More Information Training.gov Details

    Unit Sequence

    Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
    Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
    Sequence Unit
    1 BSBWOR404 - Develop work priorities
    2 BSBADM405 - Organise meetings
    3 BSBINN301 - Promote innovation in a team environment
    4 BSBITU401 - Design and develop complex text documents
    5 BSBITU402 - Develop and use complex spreadsheets
    6 BSBRES411 - Analyse and present research information
    7 BSBWRT401 - Write complex documents
    8 BSBMKG413 - Promote products and services
    10 BSBWHS401 - Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements

    The following units have no specific enrolment order and you should discuss the order of enrolment for these with your teacher.
    Unit Code Unit Name
    BSBRSK401 Identify risk and apply risk management processes
    BSBREL401 Establish networks
    BSBCUS402 Address customer needs
    BSBADM409 Coordinate business resources

    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
    Project
    RPL
    Course Learning Outcomes
    Where and when can I start?
    Please view the more details information for any additional information related to this course.

    Domestic 2019 Availabilities

    Course Structure - Online

    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

    Domestic 2020 Availabilities

    Course Structure - Online

    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

    Domestic 2021 Availabilities

    Course Structure - Online

    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
    For individual class days and times for each intake please check the TAFE Timetable located here
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    Is what I already know taken into account?

    Yes. Your history of study, skills and experience does matter. Consideration is given to your prior life and work experiences as well as formal and informal training. This may be applied using the national standard for Mutual Recognition or through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). Documentary evidence will be requested.


    What else might I find useful?

    Financial assistance with fees may be available through concessions or via ‘Time to Pay’ payment plan. This and other information such as student support, study and library assistance can be found at www.cqu.edu.au/current-student