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BSB40520 - Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

Course Details

Course Summary

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.


Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this course.


Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $4,476.00 (2024)
$4,632.00 (2025)
Fee for service per unit $373.00 (2024)
$386.00 (2025)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $187.00 (2024)
$290.00 (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 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

Possible career outcomes could lead to roles as a Supervisor, Coordinator, Team Leader, Office Manager.

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 5 core units
  2. Complete 7 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.

Standard Course Structure

12 - 24 Months

  • Online
Core

Total number of units = 12

5 core units plus

7 elective units, of which:

· 4 elective units must be selected from Group A

· for the remaining 3 elective units:

o up to 3 units may be selected from Groups A and B

BSBLDR411 Demonstrate leadership in the workplace More Information Training.gov Details
BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships More Information Training.gov Details
BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace More Information Training.gov Details
BSBOPS402 Coordinate business operational plans More Information Training.gov Details
BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team More Information Training.gov Details
Elective Units - Group A

In choosing electives:

It is recommended that students choice either BSBPEF401 Manage personal health and wellbeing (Group B elective) OR BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities (Group A elective).


BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness More Information Training.gov Details
BSBSTR401 Promote innovation in team environments More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities More Information Training.gov Details
BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement More Information Training.gov Details
BSBLDR412 Communicate effectively as a workplace leader More Information Training.gov Details
BSBTWK401 Build and maintain business relationships More Information Training.gov Details
Elective Units - Group B

In choosing electives:

It is recommended that students choice either BSBPEF401 Manage personal health and wellbeing (Group B elective) OR BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities (Group A elective).



BSBOPS405 Organise business meetings More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPEF401 Manage personal health and wellbeing More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPEF502 Develop and use Emotional Intelligence 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 BSBLDR412 - Communicate effectively as a workplace leader
2 BSBLDR411 - Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
3 BSBLDR413 - Lead effective workplace relationships
4 BSBXCM401 - Apply communication strategies in the workplace
5 BSBPEF502 - Develop and use Emotional Intelligence
6 BSBOPS402 - Coordinate business operational plans
7 BSBXTW401 - Lead and facilitate a team
8 BSBTWK401 - Build and maintain business relationships

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
BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness
BSBSTR401 Promote innovation in team environments
BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities
BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement
BSBOPS405 Organise business meetings
BSBPEF401 Manage personal health and wellbeing

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
Practical Task
Project
Course Learning Outcomes
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Domestic 2021 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure

Online
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 2022 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure

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 2023 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure

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 2024 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure

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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