Certificate III in Business Administration

Program Overview

Certificate III in Business

Course Overview

Kick start your career in business administration with this entry-level course. This qualification will give you the practical skills you need to succeed in a wide range of business-related roles.

What Can I Do?

• Administrative Assistant
• Office Assistant
• Receptionist
• Junior Personal Assistant
• Accounts Payable Clerk
• Accounts Clerk

Course Outcome

BSB30120 Certificate III in Business

Core Units

• BSBCRT311: Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment
• BSBPEF201: Support personal wellbeing in the workplace
• BSBSUS211: Participate in sustainable work practices
• BSBTWK301: Use inclusive work practices
• BSBWHS311: Assist with maintaining workplace safety
• BSBXCM301: Engage in workplace communication

Elective Units

• BSBFIN301: Process financial transactions
• BSBFIN302: Maintain financial records
• BSBHRM416: Process payroll
• BSBOPS303: Organise schedules
• BSBPEF301: Organise personal work priorities
• BSBTEC301: Design and produce business documents
• BSBTEC302: Design and produce spreadsheets

Ways to Study

• On campus
• Online
• Apprenticeships or traineeships

Study Locations

• Greater Brisbane
• TAFE Queensland Online

Online Virtual Classroom

• Study online with scheduled classes using video conferencing software
• Interact with teachers and other students in real-time
• Access recorded sessions for on-demand access

On Campus Delivery

• Weekly tutorials as additional support
• Orientation week to ensure support prior to commencement of study
• Access to learning materials 24 hours a day, seven days a week

Assessment Methods

• Skill and knowledge assessments
• Observation
• Written assessment
• Questioning
• Portfolios
• Work samples
• Third-party feedback
• Recognition of prior learning

Entry Requirements

• No formal entry requirements
• Good knowledge of computer basics and sound achievement in Year 10 Maths and English desirable

Resources Required

• Access to technology to complete learning and assessment activities
• Device running Windows 10 or later (or MacOS 11 or later)
• Webcam and headset with microphone
• Up-to-date version of Google Chrome
• Reliable high-speed broadband internet connection
• Office 365 for students

Important Information

• Online Virtual Classroom program delivered virtually
• Duration of course is up to 8 months
• Delivery consists of 3 days per week with recorded sessions for on-demand access
• Prior to commencement of course, students will receive an invitation to attend an orientation week

Payment Options

• Payment plan
• Upfront payment
• Student contribution amount if eligible for a subsidy or concession

University Pathways

• Completing a diploma may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with a partner university

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfers

• Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know
• Assessment of skills and direct application of credits from previous successful study
• Give you advanced standing in your course

Related Courses

• Certificate III in Business (Medical Administration)
• Certificate IV in Business

Careers

• Medical Receptionist
• Medical Secretary
• Junior Personal Assistant
• Office Assistant
• Receptionist
• Accounts Clerk
• Sales Agent
• Sales Account Assistant
• Project Officer
• Office Administrator
• Executive Personal Assistant
• Administrator

Tuition Fees

• Concession: $1,485 - $2,015
• Subsidised: $2,160 - $2,695
• Full fee: $4,160 - $4,695

Duration

• Up to 8 months
• 6 months (on campus)

Workload

• Full time 3 days per week
• Full time 3 sessions per week 8:30am - 12:30pm (online virtual classroom)