Dual Qualification: Certificate IV in Business Administration and Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

Give yourself the best chance of career success by becoming an expert in business administration and a leader that gets the best out of their team, with Open Colleges’ dual leadership and business administration qualification.

BSB40515 Certificate IV in Business Administration and BSB42015 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

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Course Description

Provide high-level administrative, strategic planning and operational support, and learn to manage and lead people effectively with this dual qualification.

This dual leadership and business administration course will train you in the key areas of operational planning, business finance, reporting, WHS, meeting and travel arrangements, communications and leadership and management.

Why study this course?

As a student, you will receive a 12-month affiliate membership with the Institute of Managers and Leaders (previously known as the Australian Institute of Management). IML is a key industry membership organisations for managers at a variety of levels. IML membership at this level provides learners with a many benefits such as access to e-newsletters, blogs, events, and online resources.
Studying this dual business administration and management certification will help you to build a solid set of in-demand administration skills, and to be a leader that people want to work for.
Open Colleges flexible online learning model means you control when and where you learn, and you make your way through your course at a pace that suits you.

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If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation as you may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and may be able to complete your studies faster.

Potential career outcomes

Accounts Administrator
Accounts Team Leader
Executive Personal Assistant
Leading Hand
Project Assistant/Leader

Course Details

Course number	E1096
Qualification name	BSB40515 Certificate IV in Business Administration and BSB42015 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
Course duration	24 months
Delivery Method	Online
Recognition	Nationally Recognised
Assessments	Portfolio of evidence, Projects, Questions, Video, Written reports
Awarded by	Open Colleges Pty Ltd (Provider number: 90796)

Requirements

Education

You will need to have completed year 10, or equivalent. Equivalency can be demonstrated by one of the following:

A qualification at Certificate II level or higher OR
2 years of industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication.

Minimum age

You will need to be at least 18 years old.

English

This course involves reading and undertaking a range of written assessments, as well as engaging in online forums and discussions. Furthermore, the delivery mode relies on the extensive use of written communication. As such, entry to the course requires the successful completion of English to Year 10 level.

If you haven't successfully completed English at Year 10 level, you can demonstrate equivalency through one of the following:

Successful completion of a Nationally Recognised Training qualification at Certificate II level or higher; or
2 years relevant industry experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication

Open Colleges recognises that not all people are able to read, write and perform calculations to the same standard. See the Language, Literacy and Numeracy Considerations section for more information on tools, resources and support services provided to you by Open Colleges.

Computing

Hardware and software requirements:

All users:

Microsoft Office 2010 or equivalent
Broadband internet connection
2GB of RAM
CD-ROM or DVD drive
Adobe Reader XI or equivalent
Printer and associated software
Scanner and associated software
Digital imaging software
File compression software.

Windows users:

Microsoft Windows 7 or higher (Windows 8 recommended)
1 Ghz or faster processer (2GHz recommended)
Adobe Flash Player 10 or higher.

Mac OS users:

Mac OSX v10.5 or higher (Mac OSX v10.6 recommended)
1 Ghz or faster processer (2GHz recommended)
Adobe Flash Player 10 or higher.

You will need access to software to view online videos and images, such as Adobe Reader, Windows Media Player, Windows Photo Viewer, which are available as a download from the internet.

Digital equipment

You will need access to:

A digital video recording device and/or a digital camera and associated software to save and upload video, image and audio files to OpenSpace. Many mobile phones and smart phones include this technology.
Software to view online videos and images. Software such as Adobe Reader, Windows Media Player, Windows Photo Viewer etc. are available as a free download from the internet.

Equipment

You will need access to a digital video recording device and/or a digital camera and associated software to save and upload video, audio and image files to OpenSpace. Many mobile phones and smart phones include this technology.

You will also need access to software to view online videos and images. Software such as Adobe Reader, Windows Media Player, Windows Photo Viewer etc are available as a download from the internet.

Some assessments include a component for you to record an audio or video. The requirements for these vary depending on the assessment. If you are unable to conduct these in the workplace and this is a requirement of the assessment, you have the option of engaging with friends, family and other students to record this via other means, such as Skype.

Language, Literacy and Numeracy

Our free online assessment tool can help give you an idea of the language, literacy and numeracy skills needed to study a VET course. This tool can also help you determine your learning level and help you plan your future studies. You can access the Language, Literacy and Numeracy tool here.

Subjects

Open Colleges may make changes to the course from time to time to reflect changes introduced to the relevant Training Package or other regulatory requirements. Please download the course guide for current information about the course and its status.

Module 1

BSBADM405

Organise meetings

Make meeting arrangements
Prepare and distribute documentation for meetings
Record and produce minutes of meeting

BSBADM406

Organise business travel

Organise business itinerary for domestic and overseas travel
Make travel arrangements
Arrange credit facilities

Module 2

BSBWHS401

Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements

Provide information to the work team about WHS policies and procedures
Implement and monitor participation arrangements for managing WHS
Implement and monitor organisational procedures for providing WHS training
Implement and monitor organisational procedures and legal requirements for identifying hazards and assessing and controlling risks
Implement and monitor organisational procedures for maintaining WHS records for the team

Module 3

BSBMGT401

Show leadership in the workplace

Model high standards of management performance and behaviour
Enhance organisation's image
Make informed decisions

Module 4

BSBLDR403

Lead team effectiveness

Plan to achieve team outcomes
Lead team to develop cohesion
Participate in and facilitate work team
Liaise with management

Module 5

BSBINN301

Promote innovation in a team environment

Create opportunities to maximise innovation within the team
Organise and agree upon effective ways of working
Support and guide colleagues
Reflect on how the team is working

Module 6

BSBMGT403

Implement continuous improvement

Implement continuous improvement systems and processes
Monitor and review performance
Provide opportunities for further improvement

Module 7

BSBMGT402

Implement operational plan

Implement operational plan
Implement resource acquisition
Monitor operational performance

Module 8

BSBINM401

Implement workplace information systems

Identify and source information needs
Collect, analyse and report information
Implement information systems
Prepare for information system changes

Module 9

BSBWRT401

Write complex documents

Plan documents
Draft text
Prepare final text
Produce document

Module 10

BSBFIA401

Prepare financial reports

Maintain asset register
Record general journal entries for balance day adjustments
Prepare final general ledger accounts
Prepare end of period financial reports

Module 11

BSBFIA412

Report on financial activity

Compile and analyse financial data
Prepare reports
Provide financial business recommendations

Module 12

BSBLDR402

Lead effective workplace relationships

Collect, analyse and communicate information and ideas
Develop trust and confidence as leader
Develop and maintain networks and relationships
Manage difficulties into positive outcomes

Module 13

BSBLDR401

Communicate effectively as a workplace leader

Identify context for communication
Clarify message and engage communication
Take follow-up actions

Payment Options

What are my payment options?

Pay in full

If you pay your course fees up-front in full, you’ll benefit from a discount. When you pay in full, we don’t have to spend extra money on administration for tasks such as payment plan processing. Instead, we get to pass this saving onto you in the form of a discount.

zipMoney Payment Plan

If you need a little more flexibility in your finances, and want to pay off your course fees over a longer period of time, we can assist by organising zipMoney to pay your course fees directly to us on your behalf, and you pay this loan back to ZipMoney over a period of agreed time with them. zipMoney provides you flexible options of selecting a 24, 36 or 48 months interest-free* payment plan (dependant on which course you are enrolling into) to suit your lifestyle, giving you more flexibility than ever before.

Payment Plan

Pay for your course in weekly or fortnightly instalments. By paying in instalments, you can schedule your payments around your regular outgoings and get ahead without breaking the bank. Open Colleges payment plans are interest-free.

Government funding - Skills Checkpoint Program

You might be eligible for a government subsidy of 50% of your course fees (up to $2,200) under the Skills Checkpoint Program. It aims to enable older Australian workers and those recently unemployed to remain in, or re-enter the workforce.

You could be eligible to apply for funding if you are:

Aged between 45 and 70
An Australian citizen or permanent resident
Employed and at risk of entering the income support system, or recently unemployed (within 3 months) and not registered for assistance through an Australian Government employment services program

For more information about how to apply for this subsidy, please click here.

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Trainers

Holly Radford

Holly is an enthusiastic and dedicated professional with close to 20 years’ experience in business administration, account management, marketing and print. She has also been working within the education and training industry since 2013, in both a face-to-face and online capacity, and is passionate about the power of education.

Holly holds a Bachelor of Commerce, Diploma of Business Administration, Diploma of Business, Diploma of Marketing Communication, Diploma of Social Media Marketing, Certificate IV in Training & Assessment and a Certificate III in Printing & Graphic Arts.

Peter McClatchey

Peter McClatchey has spent 23 years as a chartered accountant for PricewaterhouseCoopers. He has specialised in the financial services industry, providing accounting, audit and consulting services to a wide variety of industry leading superannuation, funds management and insurance clients. He has also been heavily involved in the development and delivery of accounting and audit training programs for all levels of staff. He has lived and worked in a variety of countries, including Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong, India and Fiji, providing accounting and audit services.

Rosalie Pellew

Rosalie Pellew has over 30 years' experience in customer engagement; workplace training and assessment; facilitating adult education; leading and coaching customer contact teams; and supporting on-line learning students.

Rosalie’s experience spans various industries from retail and telecommunication to food production. Rosalie has been in vocational education for the past 10 years.

Pursuing her passion for adult education, Rosalie refocused into student services to assist students through their learning journey. She holds a Certificate IV in Training & Assessment, Diplomas in Teaching, Adult Education, Leadership & Management and Business Administration.

Simon Peppercorn

Currently CEO of an international training organisation, Simon has almost 15 years of leadership and management experience in the vocational education sector. This includes all levels of operations and management, within regulated learning environments. Specialising in team leadership, quality, compliance and governance as well as the facilitation of training and assessment.

Simon holds a Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (specialising in leading and managing people) from Southern Cross University. His experience includes leading teams of education professionals to achieve business success. This includes leading the development of accredited training materials and assessment tools, project management and risk assessment, the development and implementation of policy frameworks and managing the facilitation of accredited and non-accredited training programs to domestic and international students.

Suellen Freeman

Suellen has a broad range of experience in both auditing and accounting, including managing her own business and co-authoring two accounting text books in introductory accounting and financial accounting.

Suellen has been in education for over 30 years, working with students nationally and internationally. Currently, she is self-employed as Treasurer of her Body Corporate and is actively involved in the accounting process of her building management.

Industry Connections

Membership

Students of this course will receive a membership to these organisation(s)

The Institute of Managers and Leaders is a non-profit Membership organisation and the gold standard-setting professional body for management and leadership competence and excellence. IML passionately believes that great leadership is the first step towards a better world and for 76 years, they have been supporting professionals on their leadership journey in keeping with the vision – “Creating better managers and leaders for a better society”.

Students will receive a 12-month student membership to the Australian Institute of Office Professionals (AIOP). AIOP is the only national professional body for office professionals in Australia and current members include EAs, PAs, office managers, administrators and virtual assistants. AIOP membership offers students access to:

• Professional Development Opportunities and Seminars
• Networking Opportunities and Events
• An online network of like-minded professionals through various social media platforms such as LinkedIn and Facebook
• Enhancement of the profession and the ability to use post nominal's
• Webinars (quarterly)
• National Conference

Extra Benefits

When you complete your first module, you will also receive a 12-month affiliate membership with the Institute of Managers and Leaders (previously known as the Australian Institute of Management). IML is a key industry membership organisations for managers at a variety of levels. IML membership at this level provides learners with a many benefits such as access to e-newsletters, blogs, events, and online resources.

You'll also receive a free 12-month membership with the Australian Institute of Office Professionals. Through this membership you get access to a host of resources for professional development such as seminars and webinars, and networking opportunities including events and a national conference where you can meet like-minded professionals.

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Dual Qualification: Certificate IV in Business Administration and Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

Dual Qualification: Certificate IV in Business Administration and Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

Give yourself the best chance of career success by becoming an expert in business administration and a leader that gets the best out of their team, with Open Colleges’ dual leadership and business administration qualification.

Study from $90.00* a week

Pay in full and save 25%, $8,042.00 $6,835.70

Or pay just $86.33 / week *

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Potential career outcomes

Why study this course?

Potential career outcomes

Extra benefits

Education

Minimum age

English

Computing

Digital equipment

Equipment

Language, Literacy and Numeracy

Module 1

Module 2

Module 3

Module 4

Module 5

Module 6

Module 7

Module 8

Module 9

Module 10

Module 11

Module 12

Module 13

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