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BSB51918 - Diploma of Leadership and Management

Course Details

Course Summary

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply knowledge, practical skills and experience in leadership and management across a range of enterprise and industry contexts. Individuals at this level display initiative and judgement in planning, organising, implementing and monitoring their own workload and the workload of others. They use communication skills to support individuals and teams to meet organisational or enterprise requirements. They plan, design, apply and evaluate solutions to unpredictable problems, and identify, analyse and synthesise information from a variety of sources.


Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification; however, it is recommended that you first complete a Certificate IV in Leadership and Management (BSB42015) or other relevant qualification/s. Consideration will be given to your academic and/or work histories.


VET Student Loan Information

VET Student Loans may be available for eligible students in approved Diploma level qualifications. The loan can be used towards Tuition Fees only and does not cover additional expenses such as textbooks, uniforms, equipment, travel, tools, and accommodation or general living expenses. Loan limits or caps may apply for some eligible courses and where a loan limit is reached for a course, students may be required to pay upfront for any remaining units.

For more information or to check your eligibility for a VET Student Loan, please visit our VET Student Loans webpage or contact us .


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
Study Area
  • Business, Accounting and Law
Skill Area
  • Business Services
AQF Level Level 5: Diploma

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Roles could include Store Manager, Frontline Manager, Information Services Manager, Business Administration Manager, Business Manager.  

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 4 core units
  2. Complete 8 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

18 months full-time or 2 years part-time

  • Online
  • RPL/RCC/Credit
Core
BSBLDR511 Develop and use emotional intelligence More Information Training.gov Details
BSBMGT517 Manage operational plan More Information Training.gov Details
BSBLDR502 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships More Information Training.gov Details
BSBWOR502 Lead and manage team effectiveness More Information Training.gov Details
Elective

A recommended order of study is listed below under Unit Sequence and should be used as a guide only. Students may have been provided a training plan which includes units outside of the recommended guide. Students may still undertake units as per their training plan. Students are to choose 8 of the 12 elective units.

BSBRSK501 Manage risk More Information Training.gov Details
BSBINM501 Manage an information or knowledge management system More Information Training.gov Details
BSBCUS501 Manage quality customer service More Information Training.gov Details
BSBLED501 Develop a workplace learning environment More Information Training.gov Details
BSBWHS521 Ensure a safe workplace for a work area More Information Training.gov Details
BSBWOR501 Manage personal work priorities and professional development More Information Training.gov Details
BSBADM502 Manage Meetings More Information Training.gov Details
BSBMGT516 Facilitate continuous improvement More Information Training.gov Details
BSBMGT502 Manage people performance More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG522 Undertake project work More Information Training.gov Details
BSBFIM501 Manage budgets and financial plans More Information Training.gov Details
BSBLDR513 Communicate with influence 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 BSBWOR501 - Manage personal work priorities and professional development
2 BSBLDR511 - Develop and use emotional intelligence
3 BSBMGT517 - Manage operational plan
4 BSBLDR502 - Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
5 BSBWOR502 - Lead and manage team effectiveness
6 BSBADM502 - Manage Meetings
7 BSBMGT516 - Facilitate continuous improvement
8 BSBMGT502 - Manage people performance
9 BSBPMG522 - Undertake project work
10 BSBFIM501 - Manage budgets and financial plans
12 BSBLDR513 - Communicate with influence

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
BSBRSK501 Manage risk
BSBINM501 Manage an information or knowledge management system
BSBCUS501 Manage quality customer service
BSBLED501 Develop a workplace learning environment
BSBWHS521 Ensure a safe workplace for a work area

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

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
For individual class days and times for each intake please check the TAFE Timetable located here
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Credit Transfer into CQU Bachelor of Business

CQU will only recognise Diploma students where the full-time Diploma course duration is one year or greater.


ALL CQU TAFE (BSB51918) students may undertake the Bachelor of Business and may choose any single specialisation.  Students with a completed CQU TAFE (BSB51918) will receive 1 year credit and will enter directly into 2nd year of the CQU Bachelor of Business.


CQU TAFE Diploma Business (BSB51918) students will receive the following credit:

  • Eight unspecified electives.

Students must complete remaining 16 units to complete their degrees as follows:

  • Eight core units.
  • Eight units from chosen specialisation.


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.