Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
BSB40520
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as developing and emerging leaders and managers in a range of enterprise and industry contexts.
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as developing and emerging leaders and managers in a range of enterprise and industry contexts.
As well as assuming responsibility for their own performance, individuals at this level provide leadership, guidance and support to others. They also have some responsibility for organising and monitoring the output of their team.
They apply solutions to a defined range of predictable and unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources
As well as assuming responsibility for their own performance, individuals at this level provide leadership, guidance and support to others. They also have some responsibility for organising and monitoring the output of their team.
They apply solutions to a defined range of predictable and unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources
Course Delivery Location
Training is delivered in the workplace at various industry locations. Knowledge components may be undertaken in a flexible or distance mode including on-line learning opportunities with structured development activities and various assessment methods.
Duration
Can be undertaken over 12-24 month’s full time or part time equivalent
Occupation description
Business services/Leadership professional. Job roles across the business sector include:
· Coordinator
· Supervisor
· Leading Hand
· Middle Managers
· Team Leaders
· Business Operators
· Supervisor
· Leading Hand
· Middle Managers
· Team Leaders
· Business Operators
Entry Options
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Students can enter at any stage. The training is ongoing to ensure there are no waiting periods for training to start.
This Nationally recognised Certificate course is designed for individuals who are under a contract of training (i.e. have an apprenticeship) to an employer or are paying a “Fee for service”.
Students can enter at any stage. The training is ongoing to ensure there are no waiting periods for training to start.
This Nationally recognised Certificate course is designed for individuals who are under a contract of training (i.e. have an apprenticeship) to an employer or are paying a “Fee for service”.
Qualification Status
AQF – Australian Qualification Framework level - Certificate IV
Study Methods – gaining the skills and knowledge
Students are required to undertake a range of activities and may include a number of the following:
· off-job-training
· 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
· 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
After achieving this Qualification, candidates may progress through various levels up to Advance Diploma using a range of study modes
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 )
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 12Core Units = 5 Elective Units = 7
Elective Units
· 4 units must be selected from Group A
- for the remaining 3 elective units:
- up to 3 units may be selected from Groups A and B
- 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.