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BSB42618 - Certificate IV in New Small Business

Course Details

Course Summary

Do you want to start up and run your own business? This course will teach you about the legal and risk management requirements of small business, as well as how to plan a small business, manage small business finances, market the small business, and how to manage a small team. This qualification is suitable for those establishing a small business 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. They may provide leadership and guidance to others, and have responsibility for the output of others.

This course is currently in transition and has been superseded by BSB40320 Certificate IV in Entrepreneurship and New Business.   The last intake date for all students currently enrolled in BSB42618 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 outcomes could lead to roles such as a Small Business Manager, Business Coordinator, Office Supervisor, Accounts Supervisor.

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.

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

The course can typically be completed in 18 - 24 months.

  • Online
Core

Students must complete four (4) core units and six (6) elective units.
BSBSMB403 Market the small business More Information Training.gov Details
BSBSMB404 Undertake small business planning More Information Training.gov Details
BSBSMB401 Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business More Information Training.gov Details
BSBSMB421 Manage small business finances More Information Training.gov Details
Elective

Total number of units = 10

4 core units plus

6 elective units
BSBCUS402 Address customer needs More Information Training.gov Details
BSBREL402 Build client relationships and business networks More Information Training.gov Details
BSBSMB407 Manage a small team More Information Training.gov Details
BSBWOR404 Develop work priorities More Information Training.gov Details
BSBSMB420 Evaluate and develop small business operations More Information Training.gov Details
BSBADM409 Coordinate business resources More Information Training.gov Details
FNSACC416 Set up and operate a computerised accounting system More Information Training.gov Details
BSBREL401 Establish networks More Information Training.gov Details
BSBLDR401 Communicate effectively as a workplace leader More Information Training.gov Details
BSBLDR402 Lead effective workplace relationships 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 BSBSMB403 - Market the small business
2 BSBSMB404 - Undertake small business planning
3 BSBSMB420 - Evaluate and develop small business operations
4 BSBSMB401 - Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business
5 BSBSMB421 - Manage small business finances
6 BSBADM409 - Coordinate business resources
7 FNSACC416 - Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
8 BSBREL401 - Establish networks
9 BSBLDR401 - Communicate effectively as a workplace leader
10 BSBLDR402 - Lead effective workplace 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
BSBCUS402 Address customer needs
BSBREL402 Build client relationships and business networks
BSBSMB407 Manage a small team
BSBWOR404 Develop work priorities

Trainee Structure

The course can typically be completed in 18 - 24 months.

  • Online
Core

Students must complete four (4) core units and six (6) elective units.
BSBSMB403 Market the small business More Information Training.gov Details
BSBSMB404 Undertake small business planning More Information Training.gov Details
BSBSMB401 Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business More Information Training.gov Details
BSBSMB421 Manage small business finances More Information Training.gov Details
Elective

Total number of units = 10

4 core units plus

6 elective units
BSBCUS402 Address customer needs More Information Training.gov Details
BSBREL402 Build client relationships and business networks More Information Training.gov Details
BSBSMB407 Manage a small team More Information Training.gov Details
BSBWOR404 Develop work priorities More Information Training.gov Details
BSBSMB420 Evaluate and develop small business operations More Information Training.gov Details
BSBADM409 Coordinate business resources More Information Training.gov Details
FNSACC416 Set up and operate a computerised accounting system More Information Training.gov Details
BSBREL401 Establish networks More Information Training.gov Details
BSBLDR401 Communicate effectively as a workplace leader More Information Training.gov Details
BSBLDR402 Lead effective workplace relationships 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 BSBSMB403 - Market the small business
2 BSBSMB404 - Undertake small business planning
3 BSBSMB420 - Evaluate and develop small business operations
4 BSBSMB401 - Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business
5 BSBSMB421 - Manage small business finances
6 BSBADM409 - Coordinate business resources
7 FNSACC416 - Set up and operate a computerised accounting system
8 BSBREL401 - Establish networks
9 BSBLDR401 - Communicate effectively as a workplace leader
10 BSBLDR402 - Lead effective workplace 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
BSBCUS402 Address customer needs
BSBREL402 Build client relationships and business networks
BSBSMB407 Manage a small team
BSBWOR404 Develop work priorities

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
Where and when can I start?
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Domestic 2019 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

Trainee Structure

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

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

Trainee Structure

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

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

Trainee Structure

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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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-student


Is what I already know taken into account?

Yes. Your current skills and experience matter to us. Consideration is given to your prior life and work experience as well as formal and informal training. You can apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) through our RPL centre. Please note that documentary evidence will be requested as well as other sources of evidence.