Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

Program Overview

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

Course Overview

Accelerate your leadership or management career with this mid-level qualification. TAFE Queensland understands that it takes specialized skills and knowledge to get ahead, and this course is designed to help you set yourself apart from the pack regardless of your industry.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, demand for office management roles is expected to experience stable growth over the next five years. This is a very large occupation with job opportunities available across a number of industries including construction, professional services, and education and training.

This qualification is facilitated by expert teaching staff who have a high degree of industry connection and are able to guide you successfully through your studies. You will develop specialized knowledge which includes communicating effectively as a workplace leader, making a presentation, implementing an operational plan, customer service standards, and continuous improvement.

Successfully completing this program will provide you with technical skills that can be applied to many roles in management and leadership.

What Can I Do?

• Supervisor
• Team Leader

Course Outcome

BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

Flexible Study Options

TAFE Queensland understands the flexibility needed to fit your training in with your work arrangements. We deliver training in the workplace, online, and in the classroom. With this range of options, we will ensure your training plan suits you and your employer.

What You Will Study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 7 elective units from the list below.

Core Units

• BSBLDR411: Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
• BSBLDR413: Lead effective workplace relationships
• BSBOPS402: Coordinate business operational plans
• BSBXCM401: Apply communication strategies in the workplace
• BSBXTW401: Lead and facilitate a team

Elective Units

• BSBCMM412: Lead difficult conversations
• BSBOPS403: Apply business risk management processes
• BSBOPS405: Organise business meetings
• BSBPEF402: Develop personal work priorities
• BSBPEF502: Develop and use emotional intelligence
• BSBPMG430: Undertake project work
• BSBTWK401: Build and maintain business relationships
• BSBCRT411: Apply critical thinking to work practices
• BSBWRT411: Write complex documents
• BSBWHS411: Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures, and programs

Ways to Study

• Online
• Apprenticeships or traineeships

Choose Your Study Location

• Sunshine Coast
• Wide Bay Burnett

Campus

• Mooloolaba
• Nambour
• Maryborough
• Hervey Bay
• Gympie
• Bundaberg

Online Self-Directed Study

• All of your study will be done online, and you can work through your studies at your own pace.
• You can access your learning materials 24/7 through our online learning management system Connect.

Online Virtual Classroom Study

• You will study online, however, your classes will be delivered in real-time via a scheduled timetable.
• You will interact with your teachers and other students using programs like Zoom.

Online with On-Campus Practical Training

• You will complete the online component of your course followed up by a scheduled practical component on campus.

Costs

• Eligible apprentices and trainees that meet the Queensland state funding requirements will be charged a set fee per nominal hour.
• These fees are calculated at a regulated rate of $1.60 per nominal hour.
• Concession rates apply for students who hold a current Health Care Card or who identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.

Entry Requirements

• There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
• You will be required to complete the bksb to identify any Learning Support needs.
• It is recommended that you have an understanding of basic business and technology concepts, which may have been acquired through previous training, qualifications, and/or work experience in a business-related field.

Assessment Methods

• Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course.
• You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning.

University Pathways

• If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there.
• In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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.
• We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.