BSB40520 - Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

Version Effective: 23rd of August, 2021

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.

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

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.

There are no other mandatory entry requirements for this qualification.

Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $4,824.00 (2026)
Fee for service per unit $402.00 (2026)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $302.00 (2026)
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
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).


BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices More Information Training.gov Details
BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities More Information Training.gov Details
BSBSTR401 Promote innovation in team environments 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

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

Unit Code Unit Name
BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices
BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness
BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities
BSBSTR401 Promote innovation in team environments
BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement
BSBOPS405 Organise business meetings
BSBPEF401 Manage personal health and wellbeing

Course Assessment Information

Assessment Types
Project
Written/Electronic Assessment
Practical Task
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?

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

Domestic 2025 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure

Domestic 2026 Availabilities

Standard Course Structure
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