Business
Certificate IV in Business
Course Length: 1/2 year
This qualification is aimed at people wishing to obtain a lower to medium level business position or wanting to expand on their Certificate III qualification and is ideally suited to people who wish to gain knowledge and theory in some depth, across a range of business areas.
Students will be required to complete a total of 10 units of competency with a core unit in Occupational Health and Safety and their choice of electives from Customer Service, Continuity, Administration, Innovation, Intellectual Property, Interpersonal Communication, Learning and Development, Marketing, Recordkeeping, Research, Sustainability, Writing and various Management fields.
Entry Requirement
For International Students, the pre-requisite for entering this course is an IELTS score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0 (or equivalent). A high school certificate is also required to enter this course.
Career and study pathway
Students who successfully complete this course may find employment in lower to medium level business positions, such as an Administrator or Project Officer or continue on to further business study such as Diploma of Business or University Degree Programs.
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Units of Competency
This qualification requires students to complete 10 units of competency. It allows for a minimum of 4 units to be chosen from the common business units listed below, then a further 6 units may be chosen from any of the fields listed below (including common business units). Students who have already completed any Certificate IV level Business units or other appropriate units elsewhere may have them credited towards the Certificate IV in Business via the Mutual Recognition process. (More information on appropriate units that may be credited towards this qualification is available upon request)
The units of competency that will be offered have been listed below grouped by field:
Common Business
BSBCMN402A Develop work priorities
BSBCMN403A Establish business networks
BSBCMN404A Develop teams and individuals
BSBCMN405A Analyse and present research information
BSBCMN406A Maintain business technology
BSBCMN407A Coordinate business resources
BSBCMN408A Report on financial activity
BSBCMN409A Promote products and services
BSBCMN410A Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies
BSBCMN411A Monitor a safe workplace
BSBCMN412A Promote innovation and change
BSBCMN413A Implement and monitor environmental policies
BSBCMN414A Undertake marketing activities
BSBCMN415A Manage first aid policy
BSBCMN416A Identify risk and apply risk management processes
BSBCMN417A Coordinate customer service activities
BSBCMN418A Address customer needs
BSBCMN419A Manage projects
BSBCMN420A Write complex documents
BSBFLM412A Promote team effectiveness
BSBCMN421A Assist with compliance with OHS and other relevant laws
International Trade
BSBINT401A Research international business opportunities
BSBINT402A Market goods and services internationally
BSBINT403A Research international markets
BSBINT404A Implement international client relationship strategies
BSBINT405A Apply knowledge of import and export international conventions, laws and finance
BSBINT406A Promote compliance with legislation
BSBINT407A Prepare business advice on export Free on Board Value
BSBINT408A Prepare business advice on the taxes and duties for international trade transactions
BSBINT409A Plan for international trade
Marketing
BSBMKG401A Profile the market
BSBMKG402A Analyse consumer behaviour for specific markets
BSBMKG403A Analyse market data
BSBMKG404A Forecast market and business needs
BSBMKG405A Implement and monitor marketing activities
BSBMKG406A Build client relationships
BSBMKG407A Make a presentation
BSBMKG408A Conduct market research
Front Line Management
BSBFLM403A Manage effective workplace relationships
BSBFLM403B Implement effective workplace relationships
BSBFLM405A Implement operational plan
BSBFLM406B Implement workplace information system
BSBFLM409B Implement continuous improvement
Small Business Management
BSBSBM401A Establish business and legal requirements
BSBSBM402A Undertake financial planning
BSBSBM403A Promote the business
BSBSBM404A Undertake business planning
BSBSBM405A Monitor and manage business operations
BSBSBM406A Manage finances
BSBSBM407A Manage a small team
Program Structure
All units of competency are to be taught separately due to the wide range of possible combinations available. This allows for students to choose units which do not overlap with other units they have chosen, or have already completed.
The duration of this course will only be offered as 6 months.
Diploma of Business
Course Length: 1 year
This course is ideal for those wishing to enter the middle to upper echelons of business, or those wishing to expand on their previous Certificate IV qualification. Students will gain an extensive depth of understanding across a broad range of business areas. The Diploma of Business is suited to students with substantial experience in a range of settings and who are seeking to further develop their skills across a wide range of business functions.
Students will select 8 Units of Competency from Advertising, Business Administration, Human Resources Marketing, Public Relations, and various Management fields.
Entry Requirement
For International Students, the pre-requisite for entering this course is an IELTS score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0 (or equivalent). A high school certificate and the successful completion of the Certificate IV in Business is also required.
Career and study pathway
Upon successful completion of this course students may gain employment in middle to upper business as an Executive Officer, Program Consultant or Coordinator, may go on to study an Advanced Diploma, or use this qualification to gain credit for a the first year of University Degree in Business.
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