Certificate III in Business

Mercury Colleges Pty Ltd

CRICOS Institution Code 00172B

Duration

78 weeks

Delivery

Blended mode of delivery and assessment. Students are required to attend 15 hours face-to-face full-time classroom study plus complete 5 hours of structured online learning every week. The course is provided through the Mercury Colleges ELearn platform.

Study Load

Blended (Face-to-face and Online) · 20 hours per week (15 hours face-to-face classroom study plus 5 hours structured online learning)

Intakes

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Course Overview

About This Course

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply a broad range of competencies in a varied work context using some discretion, judgement and theoretical knowledge. Typically graduates that hold this qualification are in roles that provide technical advice and offer support to a team.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Sydney

Level 5 245 Castelreagh St, SYDNEY, NSW 2000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

International students must be over eighteen years old
Academic Requirements: Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent and/or above
All students are required to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills assessment before enrolment
English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.0 overall (no less than 5.5 in each band) or equivalent test result, OR General English / EAP at the Upper-Intermediate level from an approved ELICOS provider
Any AQF qualification at the Certificate IV or above in any discipline area delivered and assessed in English only will be deemed as meeting both the academic and English language entry requirements
Entry into the course will depend on the Australian Immigration office's Assessment Level for an international student's country (Level 1 through to Level 3)

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Customer Service Advisor, Data Entry Operator, Clerk Typist, Word Processing Operator, Administration Assistant, Information Desk Clerk, Receptionist

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

ASQA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units13 units

BSBCRT311

Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment

BSBPEF201

Support personal wellbeing in the workplace

BSBPEF301

Organise personal work priorities

BSBXCM301

Engage in workplace communication

BSBTEC301

Design and produce business documents

BSBOPS301

Maintain business resources

BSBWHS311

Assist with maintaining workplace safety

BSBTEC303

Create electronic presentations

BSBSUS211

Participate in sustainable work practices

BSBTEC302

Design and produce spreadsheets

BSBTWK301

Use inclusive work practices

BSBWRT311

Write simple documents

BSBOPS305

Process customer complaints

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the Certificate III in Business take to complete?

The Certificate III in Business has a total duration of up to 78 weeks, which includes 60 weeks of course delivery plus 18 weeks of term break.

What are the English language requirements for this course?

International students must meet one of the following English language requirements: IELTS 6.0 overall (no less than 5.5 in each band) or an equivalent test result, OR completion of General English / EAP at the Upper-Intermediate level from an approved ELICOS provider. Any AQF qualification at Certificate IV or above delivered and assessed in English will also be deemed as meeting this requirement.

What career opportunities are available after completing this qualification?

Graduates of the Certificate III in Business may pursue roles such as Customer Service Advisor, Data Entry Operator, Clerk Typist, Word Processing Operator, Administration Assistant, Information Desk Clerk, and Receptionist.

What pathways are available after completing the Certificate III in Business?

On completing this qualification, students can choose to enrol in the BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business or the BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership & Management.

How is the course delivered and what equipment do students need?

The course is delivered in a blended mode, requiring students to attend 15 hours of face-to-face classroom study plus 5 hours of structured online learning every week through the Mercury Colleges ELearn platform. Students must have their own laptop computer, and are required to pay a one-off compulsory resource fee to access the ELearn online learning resource.

Application

How to Apply

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Step 01

Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Course Snapshot

Typical Salary (AUD)

Entry-level (0-2 years)$58,000 – $76,000/yr

Early Career (2-5 years)$76,000 – $100,000/yr

Mid-Level (5-10 years)$100,000 – $140,000/yr

Career Paths

Graduate Accountant
Financial Analyst
Management Consultant
Business Analyst
Marketing Coordinator

Key Skills

Financial analysis and reporting
Accounting principles and practice
Strategic business planning and decision-making
Data analysis and business analytics
Marketing strategy and consumer behaviour

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