Program Overview

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BSB50420 – Diploma of Leadership and Management

Course Description

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

While there are no entry requirements defined in the training package, AIE requires that the following criteria be met:

• Applicants must be a minimum of 18 years old at the time of commencement.
• Successful completion of an Australian Equivalent Year 12 qualification or higher is required.
• A minimum IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no band/sub-score under 5.0, a PTE score of 46, or a Certificate III in EAL or its equivalent, is necessary.

In addition,

• Applicants should have basic computer and MS Office skills (Word, Excel and Power Point)

Course Duration

This course will be delivered over 52 weeks of full-time study including 12 weeks of holidays and breaks.

It is expected that the program would be less in duration for students who have completed components that can be identified by the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), and/or Credit Transfer.

Target Group

International students over the age of 18 who is working in the leadership or Management area or completed Certificate IV qualification within Business training package or similar qualification.

Recommended Educational Pathways

Pathways into the qualification:

Individuals may enter BSB50420 – Diploma of Leadership and Management with one-year vocational experience in leadership and management area or completed Certificate IV in Leadership and Management or similar qualification.

Pathways from the qualification:

After achieving BSB50420 – Diploma of Leadership and Management, individuals could progress to BSB60420 – Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management or other Advanced Diploma courses within the business training package.

Career Prospects

This qualification provides a pathway to work in a managerial role within various Business setting. Possible job titles include:

• Manager
• Team Leader

Delivery

Training is based on face-to-face classroom delivery including interactive classroom teaching, roll plays and tutorials.

Delivery Locations

• Level 11, 474 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

Assessments

Assessment will usually commence in the session following delivery. As this is a competency based program, assessment continues throughout the program until the participant either achieves competency in the assessment tasks or a further training need is identified and addressed. Students will be required to perform in a range of assessment tasks including and not limited to: Written Assignment, Demonstration, Role Play, assignment and Project.

RPL /Credit Transfers

The recognition of prior learning (RPL) pathway is appropriate for candidates who have previously attained skills and knowledge from outside the formal education and training system and which includes work and life experience.

Credit transfer is a process that provides students with agreed and consistent credit outcomes for components of a qualification based on identified equivalence in content and learning outcomes between matched qualifications.

Students may apply for RPL or Credit transfers for any unit in which they can successfully demonstrate competency.

Units of Competence

To achieve the BSB50420 – Diploma of Leadership and Management qualification, candidates must complete 12 units, including 6 core units and 6 elective units, as outlined below:

Core Units

• BSBCMM511 Communicate with influence
• BSBCRT511 Develop critical thinking in others
• BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
• BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans
• BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
• BSBTWK502 Manage Team Effectiveness

Elective Units

• BSBOPS505 Manage organisational customer service
• BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development
• BSBTWK503 Manage meetings
• BSBFIN501 Manage budgets and financial plans
• BSBOPS504 Manage business risk
• BSBWHS521 Ensure a safe workplace for a work area

CRICOS Code: E

Course Duration

The total duration of this course covers 52 complete weeks. During this period, 40 weeks are allocated for full-time studies, while a maximum of 12 weeks are designated for holidays and breaks. It is expected that the program’s duration would be shorter for students who have completed components that can be identified through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and/or Credit Transfer.

Delivery Location

The training is delivered at our main campus located at Level 11, 474 Flinders Street, Melbourne VIC 3000.