Diploma of Leadership and Management
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply knowledge, practical skills and experience in leadership and management across a range of enterprise and industry contexts.
Individuals at this level display initiative and judgement in planning, organising, implementing and monitoring their own workload and the workload of others. They use communication skills to support individuals and teams to meet organisational or enterprise requirements.
They may plan, design, apply and evaluate solutions to unpredictable problems, and identify, analyse and synthesise information from a variety of sources.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Course Delivery Location
Duration
Study Methods – gaining the skills and knowledge
· formal and informal skills development
· research, review technical workbooks
· complete case studies and projects
· undertake written or verbal questioning
· maintain and submit self-assessment records
All units are undertaken in a flexible manner and some may be provided in a distance mode including on-line courses
Recognition
Students who have received prior training and/or experience in this industry may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer from completed units undertaken with different providers. For more information see material provided on “Recognition of Prior Learning” and “Credit Transfer” options.Articulation, Pathways and Exit Points
Course Content and Organisation
The course consists of a variety of units which are undertaken in clusters of subjects. Some are compulsory core units and the remainder are elective units. This mix of units enables the student to gain the qualification by specialising in one area, or combining units to gain a broad base of general skills. However, the total amount of competencies required to gain the qualification will remain the same in all cases.
The activities will be scheduled according to an individualised training plan.
Students are required to complete a comprehensive selection of units from the following list. (For more information please refer to detailed training package information at www.training.gov.au )
Entry Requirements
Nil
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 12
6 core units plus
6 elective units, of which:
- 4 elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below
- for the remaining 2 elective units:
- up to 2 units may be selected from the elective units listed below
- if not listed, up to 2 units may be selected from a Certificate IV or above, from this or any other currently endorsed Training Package qualification or accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.