BSB40215 Certificate IV in Business

BSB40215 Certificate IV in Business

Category:
Business/

Duration: Six (6) Months Full-time

Course Description

Available at: Melbourne Campus

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

This course covers a range of competencies that are relevant to everyday business operations including business documentation, presentation, team work, operational plan implementation and WHS.

This course provides students with career opportunities in a range of skilled roles such as supervisor, team-leader, projects officer, front-desk manager, administrator and accounts clerk across a wide range of industries.

Course Entry Requirements

Completion of Year 12 or equivalent.

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

Program Structure

To attain Certificate IV in Business, you will need to complete;

Total number of units = 10

  • 1 Core Unit
  • 9 Elective Units

Units: BSB40215 Certificate IV in Business

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. 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 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.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine individual and team development needs and to facilitate the development of the workgroup. It applies to individuals with a broad knowledge of learning and development who apply their skills in addressing development needs to meet team objectives. They may have responsibility to provide guidance or to delegate aspects of tasks to others.
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.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to gather, organise, analyse and present workplace information using available systems. This includes identifying research requirements and sources of information, applying information to a set of facts, evaluating the quality of the information, and preparing and producing reports. It applies to individuals who are required to apply their broad knowledge of the work environment to analysis and research tasks, evaluate information from a variety of sources and apply solutions to a range of unpredictable problems
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.
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.
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.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain the effectiveness of business technology in the workplace. It includes maintaining existing technology and planning for future technology requirements. It applies to individuals with a broad knowledge of business technology who may be required to contribute well-developed skills in creating solutions to maintenance and upgrade issues with existing technology. They may have responsibility to provide guidance or to delegate aspects of these tasks to others.
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.

Course Duration 6 Months

Duration

This qualification is delivered over a period of six (6) months. Course duration; 26 weeks (including holidays) 20 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;

International Applicants (Overseas Students)

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

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:

  • BSB30115 Certificate III in Business or other relevant qualification/s
  • With vocational experience assisting in a range of environments providing administrative or operational support to individuals and/or teams but without a formal business qualification

Pathways from the qualification

After achieving this qualification candidates may undertake:

  • BSB50215 Diploma of Business
  • A range of Diploma level qualifications within the BSB Business Service Training Package, or other Training Packages.

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 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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