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BSB42518 - Certificate IV in Small Business Management

Course Details

Course Summary

BSB42518 Certificate IV in Small Business Management qualification is focused on building and developing your skills with managing an existing small business operation. It is suitable for small business managers who use well developed skills and a broad knowledge base to solve a range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. Students considering this course may provide leadership and guidance to others, and have responsibility for the output of others.

This course is in transition and has been superseded by BSB40320 Certificate IV Entrepreneurship & New Business. The last intake date for all students currently enrolled in BSB42518 is 12 November 2021.  No further enrolments will be taken after this date.  Students must complete the required 10 units of competency by 30 March 2022 to be awarded this qualification.

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 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

Career opportunities for students undertaking this course include roles such as Small Business Manager, Business Coordinator, Office supervisor, Accounts supervisor and Manager.

Course Structures

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

The course can typically be completed in 18-24 months

  • Online
Core

Total number of units = 10

4 core units plus

6 elective units, of which:

  • 4 elective units must be selected from the elective units listed
BSBSMB415 Refine and strengthen a small business More Information Training.gov Details
BSBSMB404 Undertake small business planning More Information Training.gov Details
BSBSMB421 Manage small business finances More Information Training.gov Details
BSBSMB423 Create a digital technology plan for small business More Information Training.gov Details
Elective

Total number of units = 10

4 core units plus

6 elective units, of which:

  • 4 elective units must be selected from the elective units listed
FNSACC416 Set up and operate a computerised accounting system More Information Training.gov Details
BSBLDR402 Lead effective workplace relationships More Information Training.gov Details
BSBLDR401 Communicate effectively as a workplace leader More Information Training.gov Details
BSBREL401 Establish networks More Information Training.gov Details
BSBCUS402 Address customer needs More Information Training.gov Details
BSBREL402 Build client relationships and business networks More Information Training.gov Details
BSBSMB403 Market the small business More Information Training.gov Details
BSBEBU401 Review and maintain a website More Information Training.gov Details
BSBSMB407 Manage a small team More Information Training.gov Details
BSBITU422 Use digital technologies to collaborate in the workplace 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 BSBCUS402 - Address customer needs
2 BSBREL402 - Build client relationships and business networks
3 BSBSMB415 - Refine and strengthen a small business
4 BSBSMB404 - Undertake small business planning
4 BSBSMB403 - Market the small business
6 BSBSMB421 - Manage small business finances
7 BSBSMB423 - Create a digital technology plan for small business
8 BSBEBU401 - Review and maintain a website
9 BSBSMB407 - Manage a small team
10 BSBITU422 - Use digital technologies to collaborate in the workplace

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
FNSACC416 Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
BSBLDR402 Lead effective workplace relationships
BSBLDR401 Communicate effectively as a workplace leader
BSBREL401 Establish networks

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
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Domestic 2020 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 2021 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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Subsidy Requirements

To access the Priority Skills Subsidy students must be an owner, manager or employee of a small business in Queensland.  


Additional Resources

Textbook:

  • Small Business Management:  Launching & Growing Entrepreneurial Ventures ISBN 9780357039410.