BSB61015 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management

BSB61015 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management

Category:
Leadership & Management/ Leadership & Management @ Hobart Campus/

Duration: One (1) Year Full-time

Course Description

Available at: Melbourne Campus & Hobart Campus

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply specialised knowledge and skills, together with experience in leadership and management, across a range of enterprise and industry contexts.

Individuals at this level use initiative and judgement to plan and implement a range of leadership and management functions, with accountability for personal and team outcomes with broad parameters.

They use cognitive and communication skills to identify, analyse and synthesis information from a variety of sources and transfer their knowledge to others, and creative or conceptual skills to express ideas and perspectives or respond to complex problems. The Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management is structured to provide advanced management, workforce, customer service, and leadership skills to meet the challenges of managing in the demanding business sector.

Graduates of the Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management will be able to meet the current and future requirements of the business sector by attaining skills and knowledge at a high level allowing career progression to senior and management job roles.

Course Entry Requirements

Completion of Year 12 or equivalent, or students progressing from Diploma of Leadership and Management. It is expected that candidates will be entering this qualification through preferred pathways; or with demonstrable and relevant vocational experience in a supervisory role.

This course is also suitable for students progressing from BSB51918 Diploma of Leadership and Management or BSB50215 Diploma of Business.

Other entry requirements apply. Refer to Fee/Other Entry Requirements/Application section below.

Program Structure

To attain Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management, you will need to complete;

Total number of units = 12

  • 4 Core Units
  • 8 Elective Units

Units: BSB61015 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management

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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare for, manage and evaluate market research projects across an organisation. It applies to senior marketing professionals who are responsible for preparing market research plans for implementation, engaging external consultants, managing market research activity, and evaluating research processes and findings across an organisation.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish the strategic direction of the organisation, sustain competitive advantage and enhance competitiveness. It covers analysis and interpretation of relevant markets, capability assessment of the organisation and analysis of the organisation’s existing and potential competitors and allies. It also covers implementation of the strategic plan and developing specific actions and initiatives that will be undertaken by people working in various roles. It applies to individuals working in senior roles in the organisation who have responsibility for ensuring that the organisation is positioned to ensure its long-term viability and success.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to sustain and develop an environment in which continuous improvement, innovation and learning are promoted and rewarded. It applies to people with managerial responsibilities who aim to build a better and more effective work environment. Continuous improvement and innovation have links with the model of the learning organisation and people working at this level play an important role in building the culture, values and attitudes of the organisation.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement a workplace sustainability policy and to modify the policy to suit changed circumstances. It applies to individuals with managerial responsibilities who undertake work developing approaches to create, monitor and improve strategies and policies within workplaces and engage with a range of relevant stakeholders and specialists.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and maintain a Work Health and Safety management system (WHSMS) or parts of a WHSMS. It applies to individuals with organisational responsibilities and who have advanced practical knowledge required to coordinate, facilitate and maintain the WHS program in an organisation. NOTE: The terms 'occupational health and safety' (OHS) and 'work health and safety' (WHS) are equivalent and generally either can be used in the workplace. In jurisdictions where the Model WHS Legislation has not been implemented RTOs are advised to contextualise the unit of competency by referring to the existing State/Territory OHS legislative requirements.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to strategically manage the marketing process and marketing personnel within an organisation. It applies to senior personnel who are responsible for managing the overall marketing process of an organisation, and for managing marketing personnel. Typically they manage a portfolio of products or services across the organisation, rather than a single product or a few products.
This unit describes the skills required to establish, expand and use strategic networks. It includes identifying features of required strategic networks, identifying or establishing network links with key stakeholders and building strategic relationships. This unit applies to those working in generalist and specialist roles within the public sector. The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to. Those undertaking this unit would work independently seeking advice as required, performing complex tasks in a range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts.

Duration & Mode (1 year)

Duration

This qualification is delivered over a period of one (1) year. Course duration; 52 weeks (including holidays) 40 contact weeks (20 scheduled classroom hours p/w).

Mode

International: Full-time face-to-face classroom mode.

Fee / Other Entry Requirements / Application

Course Fee

International Students

Enrolment Fee: $250 (non-refundable)
Tuition Fee: Please refer to our latest Fee Schedule

NOTE: Total fee that a student has to pay typically includes tuition and non-tuition fees.  All applicable fees will be advised in writing, and agreed to, prior to enrolement. A current Fee Schedule is also provided on this website.
Tuition fees once agreed will not change for the duration of the course.Some of the fees (e.g. the Enrolment Fee above) may not be refundable. Refer to our Fee Refund Policy for information on refunds.

Contact us if you have any questions or queries regarding this course, the enrolment process, or any other aspect of your enrolment.

Other Entry Requirements

All of the following requirements must be met in addition to Course Entry Requirements;

International Applicants (Overseas Students)

  • Course entry requirements as described above – Pathways preferred (See Pathways tab)
  • At least 18 years of age at the commencement of the course
  • IELTS 5.5  with a minimum 5.0 in each band, or equivalent TOEFL iBt 46, TOEFL PBT 527, or PTE 42

ALTEC College conducts pre-enrolment needs analysis to best tailor the course and support services to all the candidates. A pre-enrolment interview may also be required. Information for student support, including LLN and learning support, can be found here.

Application

International students: ALTEC College offers various intakes throughout the year. International students can enter the course at any of these intakes, subject to meeting entry requirements. The intakes are also published in ALTEC College’s Academic Calendar.

Pathways

Pathways into the qualification

Candidates may enter the qualification through a number of entry points including:

  • BSB51918 Diploma of Leadership and Management or other relevant qualification/s in business, management or related fields
  • With substantial vocational experience, in management but without a formal qualification.

Pathways from the qualification

After achieving this qualification candidates may choose to undertake studies at higher education level.

  • Bachelor of Business or other related business or management undergraduate degrees

Please Note: The pathways are not prerequisites; rather a reference point that can be utilised by ALTEC when determining the suitability for enrolment with prospective learners. For additional details please refer to Entry Requirements.

Assessment Methods

ALTEC College will use a range of assessment methods for this course to produce valid decisions and recognise that learners demonstrate competence in a variety of ways. Assessments for this course have been designed for classroom-based face‐to‐face delivery and assessment. Assessment methods include written tasks, practical tasks, projects, case studies, knowledge test, and observation supported by activities such as role plays, presentations, and group and individual work.

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