BSB40520 - Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

Version Effective: 12th of December, 2022

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.

What is the purpose of bksb?

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

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

This qualification consists of competency in 5 core and 7 elective units. Upon completing all 12 units, students will receive a Certificate IV in Leadership and Management.

Career opportunities: Supervisor, Coordinator, Team Leader, and Office Manager.

Pathways: Students who successfully completed BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management will be eligible for direct entry into the BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management at CQUniversity.

Course Structures
Standard Course Structure

12 - 24 Months

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
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

        o if not listed, up to 2 units may be selected from a Certificate IV or above

BSBLDR411 Demonstrate leadership in the workplace More Information Training.gov Details
BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships More Information Training.gov Details
BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team 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
Group A Electives

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

        o if not listed, up to 2 units may be selected from a Certificate IV or above

BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices More Information Training.gov Details
BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs More Information Training.gov Details
BSBCMM412 Lead difficult conversations More Information Training.gov Details
BSBTWK401 Build and maintain business relationships More Information Training.gov Details
BSBLDR412 Communicate effectively as a workplace leader More Information Training.gov Details
BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement 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
Group B Electives

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

        o if not listed, up to 2 units may be selected from a Certificate IV or above

BSBWRT411 Write complex documents More Information Training.gov Details
BSBOPS405 Organise business meetings More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPEF502 Develop and use Emotional Intelligence More Information Training.gov Details
Unspecified Electives

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

        o if not listed, up to 2 units may be selected from a Certificate IV or above

BSBTEC404 Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment More Information Training.gov Details
BSBTEC402 Design and produce complex spreadsheets More Information Training.gov Details
BSBTEC401 Design and produce complex text documents More Information Training.gov Details
BSBHRM415 Coordinate recruitment and onboarding More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Sequence Unit
1 BSBLDR411 - Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
2 BSBLDR413 - Lead effective workplace relationships
3 BSBXTW401 - Lead and facilitate a team
4 BSBXCM401 - Apply communication strategies in the workplace
5 BSBOPS402 - Coordinate business operational plans
6 BSBTWK401 - Build and maintain business relationships
7 BSBLDR412 - Communicate effectively as a workplace leader
8 BSBSTR502 - Facilitate continuous improvement
9 BSBPEF402 - Develop personal work priorities
10 BSBOPS405 - Organise business meetings
11 BSBPEF502 - Develop and use Emotional Intelligence
12 BSBSTR401 - Promote innovation in team environments

Unit Code Unit Name
BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices
BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
BSBCMM412 Lead difficult conversations
BSBWRT411 Write complex documents
BSBTEC404 Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment
BSBTEC402 Design and produce complex spreadsheets
BSBTEC401 Design and produce complex text documents
BSBHRM415 Coordinate recruitment and onboarding

Trainees

12 - 24 Months

  • Online
  • RPL/RCC/Credit
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

        o if not listed, up to 2 units may be selected from a Certificate IV or above

BSBLDR411 Demonstrate leadership in the workplace More Information Training.gov Details
BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships More Information Training.gov Details
BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team 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
Group A Electives

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

        o if not listed, up to 2 units may be selected from a Certificate IV or above

BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices More Information Training.gov Details
BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs More Information Training.gov Details
BSBTWK401 Build and maintain business relationships More Information Training.gov Details
BSBLDR412 Communicate effectively as a workplace leader More Information Training.gov Details
BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement 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
Group B Electives

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

        o if not listed, up to 2 units may be selected from a Certificate IV or above

BSBWRT411 Write complex documents More Information Training.gov Details
BSBOPS405 Organise business meetings More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPEF502 Develop and use Emotional Intelligence More Information Training.gov Details
Unspecified Electives

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

        o if not listed, up to 2 units may be selected from a Certificate IV or above

BSBTEC401 Design and produce complex text documents More Information Training.gov Details
BSBHRM415 Coordinate recruitment and onboarding More Information Training.gov Details
BSBTEC404 Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment More Information Training.gov Details
BSBTEC402 Design and produce complex spreadsheets More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Sequence Unit
1 BSBLDR411 - Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
2 BSBLDR413 - Lead effective workplace relationships
3 BSBXTW401 - Lead and facilitate a team
4 BSBXCM401 - Apply communication strategies in the workplace
5 BSBOPS402 - Coordinate business operational plans
6 BSBTWK401 - Build and maintain business relationships
7 BSBLDR412 - Communicate effectively as a workplace leader
8 BSBSTR502 - Facilitate continuous improvement
9 BSBPEF402 - Develop personal work priorities
10 BSBOPS405 - Organise business meetings
11 BSBPEF502 - Develop and use Emotional Intelligence
12 BSBSTR401 - Promote innovation in team environments

Unit Code Unit Name
BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices
BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
BSBWRT411 Write complex documents
BSBTEC401 Design and produce complex text documents
BSBHRM415 Coordinate recruitment and onboarding
BSBTEC404 Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment
BSBTEC402 Design and produce complex spreadsheets

Course Assessment Information

Assessment Types
Project
Written/Electronic Assessment
Practical Task
RPL
Course Learning Outcomes
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Domestic 2021 Availabilities

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