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BSB40515 - Certificate IV in Business Administration

Course Details

Course Summary

This qualification is suited to a range of individuals who use well-developed administrative skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of administrative contexts. They 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. 


Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification however completion of Year 12 is desirable, Certificate III in Business Administration or other industry specific qualification is recommended.


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

Career possibilities may include: Administration supervisor Executive personal assistant Office administrator Project administrator

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 10 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.

Please select a course structure from the options below:
Course Structure - Online

12 months full-time or 18 months part-time

  • RPL/RCC/Credit
  • Online
Group A Electives

Sequence is a recommendation only.

This qualification has no core units

10 elective units, of which:

  • 5 elective units must be selected from the Group A units
  • 5 elective units may be selected from the Group A or Group B units or Unspecified Electives
BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports More Information Training.gov Details
BSBINM401 Implement workplace information system More Information Training.gov Details
BSBADM405 Organise meetings More Information Training.gov Details
BSBADM406 Organise business travel 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
BSBWRT401 Write complex documents More Information Training.gov Details
Group B Electives
Sequence is a recommendation only. This qualification has no core units 10 elective units, of which: 5 elective units must be selected from the Group A units 5 elective units may be selected from the Group A or Group B units or Unspecified Electives
BSBRSK401 Identify risk and apply risk management processes More Information Training.gov Details
BSBCMM401 Make a presentation 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
BSBADM407 Administer projects More Information Training.gov Details
BSBWHS401 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements More Information Training.gov Details
BSBITU404 Produce complex desktop published documents More Information Training.gov Details
BSBMKG413 Promote products and services More Information Training.gov Details
BSBMKG414 Undertake marketing activities More Information Training.gov Details
Unspecified Electives
Sequence is a recommendation only. This qualification has no core units 10 elective units, of which: 5 elective units must be selected from the Group A units 5 elective units may be selected from the Group A or Group B units or Unspecified Electives
BSBMGT401 Show leadership in the workplace More Information Training.gov Details
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
2 BSBADM405 - Organise meetings
3 BSBADM406 - Organise business travel
4 BSBITU401 - Design and develop complex text documents
5 BSBITU402 - Develop and use complex spreadsheets
6 BSBWRT401 - Write complex documents

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
BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports
BSBINM401 Implement workplace information system
BSBRSK401 Identify risk and apply risk management processes
BSBCMM401 Make a presentation
BSBREL401 Establish networks
BSBCUS402 Address customer needs
BSBADM409 Coordinate business resources
BSBADM407 Administer projects
BSBWHS401 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements
BSBITU404 Produce complex desktop published documents
BSBMKG413 Promote products and services
BSBMKG414 Undertake marketing activities
BSBMGT401 Show leadership in the workplace
BSBWOR404 Develop work priorities

Course Structure - Trainees

12 months full-time or 18 months part-time
  • Online
  • RPL/RCC/Credit
Group A Electives
Sequence is a recommendation only.
This qualification has no core units
10 elective units, of which:
5 elective units must be selected from the Group A units
5 elective units may be selected from the Group A or Group B units or Unspecified Electives
BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports More Information Training.gov Details
BSBWRT401 Write complex documents More Information Training.gov Details
BSBITU402 Develop and use complex spreadsheets More Information Training.gov Details
BSBITU401 Design and develop complex text documents More Information Training.gov Details
BSBADM406 Organise business travel More Information Training.gov Details
BSBADM405-Deleted Coordinate business resources More Information Training.gov Details
BSBINM401 Implement workplace information system More Information Training.gov Details
Group B Electives
Sequence is a recommendation only. This qualification has no core units 10 elective units, of which: 5 elective units must be selected from the Group A units 5 elective units may be selected from the Group A or Group B units or Unspecified Electives
BSBWHS401 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements More Information Training.gov Details
BSBITU404 Produce complex desktop published documents More Information Training.gov Details
BSBMKG414 Undertake marketing activities More Information Training.gov Details
BSBMKG413 Promote products and services More Information Training.gov Details
BSBRSK401 Identify risk and apply risk management processes More Information Training.gov Details
BSBCMM401 Make a presentation 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
BSBADM407 Administer projects More Information Training.gov Details
Unspecified Electives
Sequence is a recommendation only. This qualification has no core units 10 elective units, of which: 5 elective units must be selected from the Group A units 5 elective units may be selected from the Group A or Group B units or Unspecified Electives
BSBWOR404 Develop work priorities More Information Training.gov Details
BSBMGT401 Show leadership in the workplace More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

For the following units, you may choose your own order of study, while taking into account pre-requisite requirements and the unit availability.
Unit Code Unit Name
BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports
BSBWRT401 Write complex documents
BSBITU402 Develop and use complex spreadsheets
BSBITU401 Design and develop complex text documents
BSBADM406 Organise business travel
BSBADM405-Deleted Coordinate business resources
BSBINM401 Implement workplace information system
BSBWHS401 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements
BSBITU404 Produce complex desktop published documents
BSBMKG414 Undertake marketing activities
BSBMKG413 Promote products and services
BSBRSK401 Identify risk and apply risk management processes
BSBCMM401 Make a presentation
BSBREL401 Establish networks
BSBCUS402 Address customer needs
BSBADM409 Coordinate business resources
BSBADM407 Administer projects
BSBWOR404 Develop work priorities
BSBMGT401 Show leadership in the workplace

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
Project
Course Learning Outcomes
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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

Course Structure - Trainees

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

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

Course Structure - Trainees

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

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

Course Structure - Trainees

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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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-studentt