Certificate IV in Business

This qualification will be delivered over 52 weeks, including 40 weeks of training and assessment spread over 4 terms of 10 weeks each and 12 weeks of holidays.

Students must have an IELTS score of 5.5 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence such as: successfully completing a foundation course in Australia, completing at least 6 months of a Certificate IV level course in an Australian RTO, being educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country, or successful completion of an LLN test. Other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can also be accepted if they are confirmed to be equivalent to IELTS 5.5.

Assessment will occur through a variety of methods, including projects incorporating role-plays, case studies and short answer questions. Assessment conditions will ensure a simulated workplace environment. Assessment tasks reflect real life work tasks, are performed within industry standard timeframes, utilise authentic workplace documentation, require students to work with others as part of a team, and involve the use of standard workplace equipment such as computers and software.

Students who complete this course may be able to seek employment as an accounts clerk, customer service advisor, clerk, office administration assistant, or student services officer. Students may also continue their education into a range of higher education qualifications in organisational learning and development.

Students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning). The granting of course credit may affect course fees as well as the duration of the course. This process is outlined in Southern Academy of Business and Technology Student Enrolment and Completion Policy and Procedures and Training and Assessment Policy & Procedures.