Business
The world is full of business opportunities, but are you ready to seize them? Our Certificate III program will equip you with basic computing and office skills needed for entry into many administrative and office positions whilst providing a solid grounding to step up to a more advanced course.
The Certificate IV program provides the skills and knowledge required to navigate many exciting business environments such as the fields of management, finance, marketing and human resources.
For those seeking more in-depth knowledge of business functions, the Diploma qualification will equip you to perform tasks such as creating Marketing and Human Resources plans, managing risk and developing policy.
The popular Advanced Diploma qualification is calibrated for individuals who already have a strong grasp of theoretical business skills and knowledge, and will unleash your leadership potential and unlock the skills that you need to achieve superior business outcomes in the areas of managing change, contributing to marketing plans and managing finances.
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Certificate III in Business
CRICOS: 086804G National ID: BSB30115Certificate IV in Business
CRICOS: 086874E National ID: BSB40215Diploma of Business
CRICOS: 087140B National ID: BSB50215Advanced Diploma of Business
CRICOS: 087457C National ID: BSB60215 -
TOTAL CIT PACKAGE: 2 years
Certificate III: 6 months Certificate IV: 6 months Diploma: 6 months Advanced Diploma: 6 months -
Semester 2 (July) 2019
Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July) 2020
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CIT Reid
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Tuition Fees:
2019*: Semester 1 - $6,650 Semester 2 - $6,650
2020*: Semester 1 - $6,850 Semester 2 - $6,850
Extra Fees:
Certificate III: Textbooks: $200 approx
Certificate IV: Textbooks: $200
Diploma: Textbooks: $300
Advanced Diploma: Textbooks: $300
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*Please note - Course fees are listed in $AUD and are based on a semester rate. Total course cost will vary depending on semester start date. Small fee increases happen annually in line with CIT's fee pricing review. 2019 and 2020 fees subject to change.
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Entry Requirements
Academic requirements:
- ACT Senior Secondary Certificate or equivalent
Students over the age of 20 may be eligible for adult entry. Please refer to Entry Requirements for more information.English requirements:
- IELTS 5.5 (no band score less than 5.0)
- TOEFL iBT - 46
- PTE Academic - 42 (minimum of 36 in each band)
- Cambridge English test (C1 Advanced and B2 First) - 162
- Successful completion of CIT's English for Study and Life (Upper Intermediate)
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Course Subjects - Certificate III
Certificate III in Business
CRICOS: 086804G | National ID: BSB30115
Complete 12 subjects (1 Core and 11 Electives)
Subjects listed below from earlier courses automatically count towards this course
Core - complete 1National IDSubject Name-
BSBWHS302Apply knowledge of WHS legislation in the workplace
CIT Code: OHSS443 Description: This unit describes the, skills and knowledge required to understand and comply with work health and safety (WHS) Acts, regulations and codes of practice in the workplace. This unit applies to individuals who contribute to actions to achieve compliance with WHS legislation as part of their WHS responsibilities, which are in addition to their main duties. Prerequisites: Nil
Electives - complete 11 - not all electives will be offered every semester
Electives - Other L2/L4 - may complete 1-
BSBITU203Communicate electronically
CIT Code: COMP358 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to send, receive and manage electronic mail (email), as well as collaborate online using chat rooms, intranets and instant messaging. It applies to individuals who use business technology to perform a range of routine tasks to communicate with co-workers, customers or others. The individual will use a limited range of practical skills and fundamental knowledge in a defined context under direct supervision or with limited individual responsibility. Prerequisites: Nil
Electives - Other at Level - complete 4-
BSBADM307Organise schedules
CIT Code: COMP219 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage appointments and diaries for personnel within an organisation, using manual and electronic diaries, schedules and other appointment systems. It applies to individuals employed in a range of work environments who provide administrative support to teams and individuals. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBFIA304Maintain a general ledger
CIT Code: ACCT231 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain a computerised or manual general ledger system within an organisation, including processing journal entries and preparing a trial balance. It applies to individuals employed in a range of work environments with responsibility for simple accounting functions within an organisation. They may work as individuals providing administrative support within an enterprise, or may be other members of staff with delegated responsibilities relating to general ledger maintenance. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBFIA303Process accounts payable and receivable
CIT Code: ACCT232 Description: This unit describes skills and knowledge required to maintain accounts payable and accounts receivable records, including processing payments to creditors and handling overdue accounts receivable. It applies to individuals employed in a range of work environments supporting the accounting functions and aspects of an enterprise. They may provide administrative support within an enterprise, or may be members of staff who have been delegated accounting responsibilities. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBFIA302Process payroll
CIT Code: ACCT228 Description: This unit describes skills and knowledge required to process payroll from provided data using manual and computerised payroll systems. It applies to individuals employed in a range of work environments who are responsible for payroll functions within an organisation. They may work as individuals providing administrative support within an enterprise, or may be other members of staff who have been delegated payroll responsibilities. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBITU307Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy
CIT Code: COMP362 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop keyboard skills with speed and accuracy using touch-typing techniques. It applies to individuals who work in a range of environments and are required to enter text and data with speed and accuracy. They may work as individuals who provide administrative support within an enterprise, or may be technical/knowledge experts responsible for production of their own word processed documents. On successful completion of this unit, individuals must be assessed in accordance with the current version of AS 2708: 2001 and issued with a speed statement. Prerequisites: Nil
Electives - complete 7-
BSBCUS301Deliver and monitor a service to customers
CIT Code: CLER169 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify customer needs, deliver and monitor customer service and identify improvements in the provision of customer service. It applies to individuals who apply a broad range of competencies in various work contexts. In this role, individuals often exercise discretion and judgement using appropriate theoretical knowledge of customer service to provide technical advice and support to customers over short or long term interactions. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBDIV301Work effectively with diversity
CIT Code: CLER178 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise and interact productively with diversity in the workplace. It covers sensitive responses to, and interactions with, all manner of diversity that might be encountered during the course of work. It applies to individuals who work in a variety of contexts where they will be expected to interact with a diverse client and/or co-worker population. They may also provide some leadership and guidance to others and have some limited responsibility for the output of others. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBITU301Create and use databases
CIT Code: COMP217 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create simple two-table relational databases with reports and queries, for storage and retrieval of information. It applies to individuals that may provide administrative support within an enterprise, or may be independently responsible for storage and retrieval of data relating to their own work roles. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBITU303Design and produce text documents
CIT Code: COMP366 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and develop text-based documents using advanced features of word processing software. It applies to individuals who possess fundamental skills in computer operations and keyboarding, and basic skills in operation of word processing software. They may work as individuals who provide administrative support within an enterprise, or may be technical/knowledge experts responsible for production of their own word processed documents. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBITU304Produce spreadsheets
CIT Code: COMP365 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop spreadsheets through the use of spreadsheet software. It applies to individuals employed in a range of environments who tend to be personally responsible for designing and working with spreadsheets under minimal supervision. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBITU306Design and produce business documents
CIT Code: MGNT384 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and produce various business documents and publications. It includes selecting and using a range of functions on a variety of computer applications. It applies to individuals who possess fundamental skills in computer operations and keyboarding. They may exercise discretion and judgement using appropriate theoretical knowledge of document design and production to provide technical advice and support to a team. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBITU302Create electronic presentations
CIT Code: COMP218 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and produce electronic presentations for speakers, for self access and online access. It applies to individuals employed in a range of work environments who design electronic presentations. They may work as individuals providing administrative support within an enterprise, or may be responsible for production of their own electronic presentations. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBWRT301Write simple documents
CIT Code: COMM343 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, draft and finalise a basic document. It applies to individuals who apply a broad range of competencies in various work contexts and may exercise some discretion and judgement to produce a range of workplace documentation. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBITU309Produce desktop published documents
CIT Code: COMP364 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and produce desktop published documents. It applies to individuals who work in a range of environments, which may include providing administrative support within an enterprise, or who may be technical or knowledge experts responsible for production of their own documents. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBFIA301Maintain financial records
CIT Code: ACCT229 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain daily financial records such as reconciling debtors' and creditors' systems, preparing and maintaining a general ledger and trial balance and includes activities associated with monitoring cash control for accounting purposes. It applies to individuals who are skilled operators and apply a broad range of competencies in various work contexts and may exercise discretion and judgement using appropriate theoretical knowledge of financial records. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBADM311Maintain business resources
CIT Code: MGNT324 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine, administer and maintain resources and equipment to complete a variety of tasks. It applies to individuals who are skilled operators and apply a broad range of competencies in various work contexts. They may exercise discretion and judgement using appropriate theoretical knowledge of business resources and their basic maintenance to provide technical advice and support to a team. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBCMM301Process customer complaints
CIT Code: CLER179 Description: This unit describes skills and knowledge required to handle formal and informal negative feedback and complaints from customers. It applies to individuals who apply a broad range of competencies and may exercise discretion and judgement using appropriate knowledge of products, customer service systems and organisational policies to provide technical advice and support to a team. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBFLM303Contribute to effective workplace relationships
CIT Code: MGNT383 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather information and maintain effective relationships and networks, with particular regard to communication and representation. This unit applies to individuals who use leadership skills including motivation, mentoring and coaching to develop efficient, effective and unified teams and facilitate communication between team members and management of the organisation. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBFLM305Support operational plan
CIT Code: MGNT630 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide support for operational practices and procedures within the organisation's productivity and profitability plans. This includes contributing to the operational plan, assisting in recruiting employees and acquiring resources, and monitoring and adjusting operational performance. It applies to individuals who use planning and analytical skills to achieve the measurable, stated objectives of the team and the organisation. At this level, work will normally be carried out within known routines, methods and procedures, and may also involve a number of complex or non-routine activities that require some discretion and judgement. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBFLM306Provide workplace information and resourcing plans
CIT Code: MGNT625 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support the information management system. It involves the identification, acquisition, initial analysis and use of appropriate workplace information. It applies to individuals who use organisational and analytical skills to support business and resource planning processes. At this level, work will normally be carried out within known routines, methods and procedures, and may also involve a number of complex or non-routine activities that require some discretion and judgement. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBFLM309Support continuous improvement systems and processes
CIT Code: MGNT516 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to support the organisation's continuous improvement systems and processes. Particular emphasis is on actively encouraging the team to participate in the process, monitoring and reporting on specified outcomes and supporting opportunities for further improvements. It applies to individuals with roles of responsibility who use initiative, organisational and communication skills to influence the ongoing development of the organisation. At this level, work will normally be carried out within known routines, methods and procedures, and may also involve complex or non-routine activities that require some discretion and judgement. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBFLM311Support a workplace learning environment
CIT Code: MGNT629 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively encourage and support a learning environment. Particular emphasis is on participation in processes to facilitate and promote learning and to monitor and improve learning performance. It applies to individuals who use initiative and well-developed planning and communication skills in their role. At his level, work will normally be carried out within known routines, methods and procedures, and may also involve complex or non-routine activities that require some discretion and judgement. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBFLM312Contribute to team effectiveness
CIT Code: COMM398 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the effectiveness of the work team. It involves planning with the team to meet expected outcomes, developing team cohesion, participating in and facilitating the work team, and communicating with the management of the organisation. It applies to individuals who play a prominent part in motivating, mentoring, coaching and developing team cohesion through team leadership and forming the link between the management of the organisation and the team members. At this level, work will normally be carried out within known routines, methods and procedures, and may also involve complex or non-routine activities that require some discretion and judgement. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBINM302Utilise a knowledge management system
CIT Code: ADMN184 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to access a knowledge management system, use monitoring and review processes to provide feedback and improve own work practices using the system. This includes a whole range of strategies, methods, activities and techniques used formally and informally by individuals and the organisation (as formalised in a knowledge management system) to identify, collect, organise, store, retrieve, analyse, share and apply knowledge to the work of the organisation. It applies to individuals who apply a broad range of competencies in various work contexts. They may exercise discretion and judgement using appropriate theoretical knowledge of knowledge management to assist in increasing productivity, to improve quality or to recognise the benefits to the organisation through the improved use of knowledge. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBINN301Promote innovation in a team environment
CIT Code: INNO112 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to be an effective and proactive member of an innovative team. It applies to individuals who play a proactive role in demonstrating, encouraging or supporting innovation in a team environment. The individual may be a team participant or a team leader. Teams may be formal or informal and may comprise a range of personnel. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBIPR301Comply with organisational requirements for protection and use of intellectual property
CIT Code: ADMN208 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with the protection and lawful use of an organisation's intellectual property and to avoid intellectual property infringement. It focuses on supporting the maintenance of an organisation's policies and procedures for the protection of intellectual property and avoidance of intellectual property infringement. It applies to individuals who operate in a broad range of work roles and contexts and whose role may include assisting the organisation to comply with intellectual property requirements for the protection and use of intellectual property. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBSUS401Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
CIT Code: ADMN197 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively analyse the workplace in relation to environmentally sustainable work practices and to implement improvements and monitor their effectiveness. It applies to individuals with responsibility for a specific area of work or who lead a work group or team and addresses the knowledge, processes and techniques necessary to implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices, including the development of processes and tools. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBWOR302Work effectively as an off-site worker
CIT Code: EBUS124 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to negotiate and perform self-managed, self-directed and agreed work. It is a flexible employment option that meets all legal and regulatory employment requirements. It applies to individuals who are skilled oprators and apply a broad range of competencies in various off-site contexts. Most commonly this will apply to people working from home or another location away from a central office. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBINM301Organise workplace information
CIT Code: CLER167 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather, organise and apply workplace information in the context of an organisation's work processes and knowledge management systems. It applies to individuals who perform a defined range of skilled operations in various work contexts. They may exercise discretion and judgement using appropriate knowledge of information management to provide technical advice and support to a team. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBITU305Conduct online transactions
CIT Code: COMP359 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake a range of online transactions, including banking, and buying and selling products and services. It applies to individuals who are skilled operators and apply a broad range of competencies in various work contexts. They may exercise discretion and judgement using appropriate theoretical knowledge of conducting online transactions to provide technical advice and support to a team. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBPRO301Recommend products and services
CIT Code: MKTG205 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide advice and information within an organisation about the development and distribution of its products and services. It applies to individuals who apply a broad range of administrative competencies in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement and who may provide technical advice and support to a team. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBPUR301Purchase goods and services
CIT Code: PURC130 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine purchasing requirements and make and receive purchases. It applies to individuals who work under a level of supervision and who conduct low risk, low expenditure purchasing for an organisation using established and documented purchasing strategies. Individuals may be working in a small organisation with general responsibility for conducting purchasing within an organisation, or they may be a purchasing specialist working in a large organisation. Some judgement may be required to make decisions about purchasing strategies. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBWOR301Organise personal work priorities and development
CIT Code: CLER166 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to organise own work schedules, to monitor and obtain feedback on work performance and to maintain required levels of competence. This unit applies to individuals who exercise discretion and judgement and apply a broad range of competencies in various work contexts. Prerequisites: Nil
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Course Subjects - Certificate IV
Certificate IV in Business
CRICOS: 086874E | National ID: BSB40215
Complete 10 subjects (1 Core and 9 Electives)
Subjects listed below from earlier courses automatically count towards this course
Core - complete 1 subjectNational IDSubject Name-
BSBWHS401Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements
CIT Code: OHSS206 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor an organisation's work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs in the relevant work area in order to meet legislative requirements. It applies to individuals with supervisory responsibilities for implementing and monitoring the organisation's WHS policies, procedures and programs in a work area. These individuals have a broad knowledge of WHS policies and contribute well developed skills in creating solutions to unpredictable problems through analysis and evaluation of information from a variety of sources. They provide supervision and guidance to others and have limited responsibility for the output of others. Prerequisites: Nil
Electives - complete a minimum of 5 subjects
Not all electives will be available each semester-
BSBFIA402Report on financial activity
CIT Code: MGNT381 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to report financial activity for business both in response to client requests and to meet statutory requirements such as the completion of financial reports. This unit applies to individuals with a broad knowledge of financial activities who contribute financial skills and knowledge to address reporting requirements of clients and legal authorities. They may have responsibility to provide guidance or to delegate aspects of these tasks to others. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBCMM401Make a presentation
CIT Code: MKTG156 Description: This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare, deliver and review a presentation to a target audience. This unit applies to individuals who may be expected to make presentations for a range of purposes, such as marketing, training and promotions. They contribute well developed communication skills in presenting a range of concepts and ideas. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBMKG413Promote products and services
CIT Code: SELL115 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate and review the promotion of an organisation's products and services. It applies to individuals with a broad knowledge of the promotion of products and services specific to an organisation. They may have responsibility to provide guidance or to delegate aspects of these tasks to others. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBINN301Promote innovation in a team environment
CIT Code: INNO112 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to be an effective and proactive member of an innovative team. It applies to individuals who play a proactive role in demonstrating, encouraging or supporting innovation in a team environment. The individual may be a team participant or a team leader. Teams may be formal or informal and may comprise a range of personnel. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBWRT401Write complex documents
CIT Code: COMM344 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan documents, draft text, prepare final text and produce documents of some complexity. It applies to individuals who work in a range of business environments and are skilled in the creation of reports, information and general promotion documents that are more complex than basic correspondence, memos or forms and that require review and analysis of a range of information sources. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBADM405Organise meetings
CIT Code: CLER171 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to organise meetings including making arrangements, liaising with participants, and developing and distributing meeting related documentation. It applies to individuals employed in a range of work environments who are required to organise a variety of meetings. They may provide administrative support within an enterprise, or have responsibility for these tasks in the context of a particular team, workgroup or project. Prerequisites: Nil -
MGNT323Establish networks
CIT Code: COMP383 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and maintain effective work relationships and networks through relationship building and negotiation skills required by workers within an organisation as well as freelance or contract workers. It applies to individuals with a broad knowledge of networking and negotiation who contribute well developed skills in creating solutions to unpredictable problems through analysis and evaluation of information from a variety of sources. They may have responsibility to provide guidance or to delegate aspects of tasks to others. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBPMG522Undertake project work
CIT Code: PROJ194 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake a straightforward project or a section of a larger project. It covers developing a project plan, administering and monitoring the project, finalising the project and reviewing the project to identify lessons learned for application to future projects. This unit applies to individuals who play a significant role in ensuring a project meets timelines, quality standards, budgetary limits and other requirements set for the project. The unit does not apply to specialist project managers. For specialist project managers, the other units of competency in the project management field (BSBPMG) will be applicable. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBADM409Coordinate business resources
CIT Code: RETL182 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine and analyse existing and required resources, their effective application and the accountability for their use. It applies to individuals with a broad knowledge of business resources who contribute well developed skills and knowledge to ensure adequate resources are available to perform the work of the organisation. They may have responsibility to provide guidance or to delegate aspects of these tasks to others. Prerequisites: Nil
Other Electives - complete a maximum of 4 subjects
Not all electives will be available each semester. See teaching area timetables for details-
BSBMGT402Implement operational plan
CIT Code: MGNT437 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement the operational plan by monitoring and adjusting operational performance, planning and acquiring resources and providing reports on performance as required. It applies to individuals who plan activities to achieve the measurable, stated objectives of the team and the organisation. At this level work will normally be carried out within routine and non-routine methods and procedures which require planning, evaluation, leadership and guidance of others. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBHRM405Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff
CIT Code: MGNT755 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to execute tasks associated with the recruitment cycle and apply in-depth knowledge of the work of the organisation, and how recruitment and selection practices fit with other human resources functions. This unit applies to individuals who support recruitment, selection and induction functions under the direction of a human resource manager. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBLDR401Communicate effectively as a workplace leader
CIT Code: COMM492 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate effectively as a workplace leader, including understanding the context, choosing methods of communication to suit the audience, and following up. This unit applies to managers, supervisors and team leaders required to communicate with other persons within the workplace. Communication skills cover a range of methods and contexts within principally structured environments. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBSMB412Introduce cloud computing into business operations
CIT Code: COMP383 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to understand the fundamentals of internet computing and cloud services. It involves undertaking a basic review of business computing needs and identifying options for introducing cloud computing services into a small business or work area in an organisation. It applies to individuals who use problem-solving skills and take responsibility for adopting and promoting approaches to improve business operations. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBMKG419Analyse consumer behaviour
CIT Code: MKTG332 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse consumer behaviour for markets and specific needs. It applies to individuals who need to analyse consumer behaviour to examine factors that impact decisions to purchase products or services. They conduct a thorough analysis of consumer attitudes and behaviour, and make recommendations on marketing strategies to increase consumption of the product or service being marketed. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBLDR402Lead effective workplace relationships
CIT Code: COMM366 Description: This unit defines skills, knowledge and outcomes required to use leadership to promote team cohesion. It includes motivating, mentoring, coaching and developing the team and forming the bridge between the management of the organisation and team members. This unit applies to team leaders, supervisors and new or emerging managers where leadership plays a role in developing and maintaining effective workplace relationships. It applies in any industry or community context. At this level work will normally be carried out within routine and non-routine methods and procedures, which require planning and evaluation and leadership and guidance of others. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBWOR404Develop work priorities
CIT Code: MGNT349 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and obtain feedback on own work performance and access learning opportunities for professional development. This unit applies to individuals who are required to design their own work schedules and work plans and to establish priorities for their work. They will typically hold some responsibilities for the work of others and have some autonomy in relation to their own role. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBLDR403Lead team effectiveness
CIT Code: MGNT388 Description: This unit defines skills, knowledge and outcomes required to plan and supervise the performance of the team and develop team cohesion. It applies team leaders, supervisors and new emerging managers who have an important leadership role in the development of efficient and effective work teams. Leaders at this level also provide leadership for the team and bridge the gap between the management of the organisation and the team members. As such they must 'manage up' as well as manage their team/s. Prerequisites: Nil
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Course Subjects - Diploma
Diploma of Business
CRICOS: 087140B | National ID: BSB50215
Complete 8 subjects with no more than 3 from each group
Subjects listed below from earlier courses automatically count towards this course
Business AdministrationNational IDSubject Name-
BSBADM502Manage meetings
CIT Code: ADMN150 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage a range of meetings including overseeing the meeting preparation processes, chairing meetings, organising the minutes and reporting meeting outcomes. It applies to individuals employed in a range of work environments who are required to organise and manage meetings within their workplace, including conducting or managing administrative tasks in providing agendas and meeting material. They may work as senior administrative staff or may be individuals with responsibility for conducting and chairing meetings in the workplace. Prerequisites: Nil
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BSBMKG501Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities
CIT Code: MKTG151 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, evaluate and take advantage of marketing opportunities by analysing market data, distinguishing characteristics of possible markets and assessing viability of changes to operations. It applies to individuals working in a supervisory or management marketing or advertising role within a marketing or advertising team or media organisation. Prerequisites: Nil
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BSBHRM501Manage human resource services
CIT Code: MGNT330 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, manage and evaluate delivery of human resource services, integrating business ethics. It applies to individuals with responsibility for coordinating a range of human resource services across an organisation. They may have staff reporting to them. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBHRM513Manage workforce planning
CIT Code: MGNT753 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage planning in relation to an organisation's workforce including researching requirements, developing objectives and strategies, implementing initiatives and monitoring and evaluating trends. It applies to individuals who are human resource managers or staff members with a role in a policy or planning unit that focuses on workforce planning. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBHRM505Manage remuneration and employee benefits
CIT Code: MGNT346 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement an organisation's remuneration and benefit plans. It incorporates all functions associated with remuneration, including packaging, salary benchmarking, market rate reviews, bonuses and the legislative aspects of remuneration and employee benefits. It applies to individuals who are human resource managers responsible for overseeing an organisation's remuneration process. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBHRM507Manage separation or termination
CIT Code: MGNT385 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to deal with redeployment, resignation, retirement, dismissal and redundancy, including the conduct of exit interviews. It applies to individuals who take responsibility for overseeing aspects of managing the voluntary and involuntary termination of employment. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBLED502Manage programs that promote personal effectiveness
CIT Code: MGNT458 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage programs with a health and wellbeing focus. The unit addresses management of the range of programs that would typically be associated with health and wellbeing such as stress management, smoking cessation, exercise, and Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs). It applies to individuals who take responsibility for managing staff health and wellbeing programs or activities. It also has particular relevance for managers of human resources or diversity programs, frontline managers and specialist consultants responsible for promoting a balance between work demands and personal life. It is not assumed the individual will be directly involved in delivering the programs. Prerequisites: Nil
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BSBINN501Establish systems that support innovation
CIT Code: INNO109 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conceptualise and establish new systems that support and encourage innovation in the workplace. It applies to individuals including managers, senior operational personnel and/or internal/external specialists who are responsible for the development of new systems in small and large organisations in any community or industry context. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBPMG522Undertake project work
CIT Code: PROJ194 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake a straightforward project or a section of a larger project. It covers developing a project plan, administering and monitoring the project, finalising the project and reviewing the project to identify lessons learned for application to future projects. This unit applies to individuals who play a significant role in ensuring a project meets timelines, quality standards, budgetary limits and other requirements set for the project. The unit does not apply to specialist project managers. For specialist project managers, the other units of competency in the project management field (BSBPMG) will be applicable. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBRSK501Manage risk
CIT Code: MGNT615 Description: This unit describes skills and knowledge required to manage risks in a range of contexts across an organisation or for a specific business unit or area in any industry setting. It applies to individuals who are working in positions of authority and are approved to implement change across the organisation, business unit, program or project area. They may or may not have responsibility for directly supervising others. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBSUS501Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
CIT Code: MGNT608 Description: In this unit you will gain the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement a workplace sustainability policy, including the modification of the policy to suit changed circumstances. This unit requires the ability to access industry information, applicable legislative and occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines. Prerequisites: Nil
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Course Subjects - Advanced Diploma
Advanced Diploma of Business
CRICOS: 087457C | National ID: BSB60215
Complete all 6 subjects from this group
Subjects listed below from earlier courses automatically count towards this courseNational IDSubject Name-
BSBHRM602Manage human resource strategic planning
CIT Code: MGNT331 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and maintain a strategic approach to managing human resources in an organisation ensuring that the organisation has the structure and staff to meet current and foreseeable business and performance objectives. It applies to individuals employed as human resource managers after a firm grounding has been established in a range of human resource activities. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBINN601Lead and manage organisational change
CIT Code: MGNT326 Description: This unit describes skills and knowledge required to determine strategic change requirements and opportunities; and to develop, implement and evaluate change management strategies. It applies to managers with responsibilities that extend across the organisation or across significant parts of a large organisation. They may have a dedicated role in human resources management, human resources development, or work in a strategic policy or planning area. The unit takes a structured approach to change management and applies to people with considerable work experience and organisational knowledge. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBMGT615Contribute to organisation development
CIT Code: MGNT315 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the creation of an organisation development plan which ensures that the organisation will become more effective over time in achieving its goals. It applies to individuals with organisation wide responsibilities who are critically involved in shaping and focussing the organisation so that it can adapt to new technologies, challenges and markets. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBMKG609Develop a marketing plan
CIT Code: MKTG257 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research, develop and present a marketing plan for an organisation. It applies to individuals working in senior marketing positions who are responsible for formulating a marketing plan by developing specific marketing strategies and tactics in accordance with the organisation's overall marketing objectives. Individuals operating at this level may receive input from people working under their supervision who collect information required to devise specific marketing strategies and tactics. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBFIM601Manage finances
CIT Code: ACCT342 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake budgeting, financial forecasting and reporting and to allocate and manage resources to achieve the required outputs for the business unit. It includes contributing to financial bids and estimates, allocating funds, managing budgets and reporting on financial activity. It applies to individuals who have managerial responsibilities which include overseeing the management of financial and other resources across a business unit, a series of business units or teams, or an organisation. It covers all areas of broad financial management. In a larger organisation this work would be supported by specialists in financial management. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBSUS501Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
CIT Code: MGNT608 Description: In this unit you will gain the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement a workplace sustainability policy, including the modification of the policy to suit changed circumstances. This unit requires the ability to access industry information, applicable legislative and occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines. Prerequisites: Nil
Other Electives - complete a maximum of 2 subjects-
BSBMGT605Provide leadership across the organisation
CIT Code: MGNT353 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate senior leadership behaviour and personal and professional competence. Business ethics are also addressed in this unit. It applies to individuals who have a role in inspiring and motivating others to achieve organisational goals and to model professionalism in their organisation and industry. Leadership is seen in the context of the organisational mission. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBDIV601Develop and implement diversity policy
CIT Code: MGNT606 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research diversity and its importance to organisational activity and to draft, plan and implement diversity policy. It applies to individuals working in organisations with staff and clients from different cultures, races or religions, multiple generations, or where there are other forms of diversity in the workforce. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBMGT624Develop and implement corporate social responsibility
CIT Code: MGNT778 Description: This unit identifies the skills and knowledge required to consult with stakeholders to develop,implement and evaluate corporate social responsibility policy in an organisation. It applies to individuals working in senior roles in diverse contexts who have responsibility for ensuring an organisation is positioned to ensure its long-term viability and success. Prerequisites: Nil -
BSBMGT617Develop and implement a business plan
CIT Code: MGNT605 Description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to run a business operation and covers the steps required to develop and implement a business plan. It applies to individuals who are running an organisation or who take a senior role in determining the effective functioning and success of the organisation. As such, they may oversee the work of a number of teams and other managers. Prerequisites: Nil
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Job Opportunities
Certificate III: Entry level administrative officer
Certificate IV: Business Operations & Development, Frontline Manager, Marketing Assistant
Diploma: Team leader, front line manager, executive officer
Advanced Diploma: Middle or senior manager, area manager, department manager, regional manager
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Teaching Methods and Assessment
Study methods include structured classes supported by online resources and workshop delivery.
Assessment methods include projects, presentations, assignments and reports.
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Pathways to Further Study
Students are advised to speak directly with individual universities in relation to pathways.
Certificate III in Business (6 months)PLUSCertificate IV in Business (6 months)PLUSDiploma of Business (6 months)PLUSAdvanced Diploma of Business (6 months)= 2 years of studyOptional degree pathway available