Course Overview

About This Course

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of Business Services job roles. These individuals may have supervisory performance accountabilities. Individuals in these roles carry out a mix of specialist and moderately complex administrative or operational tasks that require self-development skills. They use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base to apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems and analyse information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Level 5, 123 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3000, Australia

Level 5, 123 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Students must be above 18 years of age while filling up the application form
Applicants should have successfully completed year 12 or secondary studies in applicant's home country equivalent to Australian senior secondary school examination
Mature Age students will also be considered without the minimum education requirements considering they have relevant work experience within the chosen area of study and a demonstrated capacity to meet the course requirements. A minimum of 2 years' experience would normally be expected; however, each case will be reviewed individually with relevant work experience evidence in the form of an employment reference letter on company letterhead, work samples and curriculum vitae submitted will be considered.
International students require either a minimum IELTS (General) test score of 6.0 or equivalent for direct entry; or IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 10 weeks); or IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 20 weeks). Results older than two years are not acceptable.
Alternatively, an Oxford Placement test with score 61 or higher is accepted (equivalent to IELTS 5.5)
International students may also qualify by providing evidence they have studied in English for at least five years in the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa or the Republic of Ireland
Or by providing evidence that they are a citizen of and hold a valid passport from the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada, New Zealand, or the Republic of Ireland
Or by providing evidence that, within two years of their signed written agreement date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial part of a Certificate IV or higher-level qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework
All prospective students are required to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) skills assessment prior to enrolment. Students enrolling in BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business are required to demonstrate skills at ACSF Level 3 (Performance Level).
Students must have basic computer skills and access to a laptop or computer with Windows 7 operating system or higher
Students must have an active email address and be contactable by phone (mobile or landline) and by mail (postal address)
Students must have access to MS Office applications such as Microsoft Word and an email platform

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Units in this qualification reflect the knowledge and skills of individuals with significant experience in: Administrative Officer, Administrative Team Leader, Assistant Business Analyst, Assistant Security Analyst, Business Development Assistant. However, above pathway information is in line with qualification description on National Training Register and it doesn't imply any job guarantee or job role at the end of the course.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

ASQA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units12 units

BSBXTW401

Collaborate in a work team

Elective - Group B

BSBOPS402

Coordinate business operational procedures

Elective - Group D

BSBXCM401

Apply communication strategies in the workplace

Core

BSBWRT411

Write informational texts

Core

BSBCRT411

Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment

Core

BSBTWK401

Build and maintain business relationships

Core

BSBWHS411

Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs

Core

BSBPEF402

Develop personal work priorities

Elective - Group A

BSBTEC404

Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment

Core

BSBLDR411

Establish and maintain workplace and industry networks and relationships

Elective - Group B

BSBPMG427

Coordinate project work

Elective - Group J

BSBPEF502

Manage personal and professional development

Elective - Group A

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does the BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business take to complete?

The total course duration is 30 weeks, including holiday breaks, with a volume of learning of 610 hours. Training is conducted on a full-time basis with a minimum of 20 hours per week.

What are the fees for the Certificate IV in Business at TEDI?

The total course fee is $23,500, which comprises a Tuition Fee of $3,500 AUD and a Non-Tuition Fee of $20,000 AUD.

What English language score do I need to enrol in this course as an international student?

International students require a minimum IELTS (General) score of 6.0 for direct entry. Alternatively, an IELTS score of 5.5 combined with at least 10 weeks of ELICOS, or an IELTS score of 5.0 combined with at least 20 weeks of ELICOS, is also accepted. Equivalent scores from other tests such as PTE Academic (50), Cambridge English Advanced (169), or Oxford Placement Test (61 or higher) are also accepted. Test results older than two years are not acceptable.

What pathway options are available after completing this qualification?

Successful completion of the BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business may enable the student to apply for the BSB50120 Diploma of Business. Employment pathways include roles such as Administrative Officer, Administrative Team Leader, Assistant Business Analyst, Assistant Security Analyst, and Business Development Assistant, though no job guarantee is implied.

How many units do I need to complete for the Certificate IV in Business, and what is the structure?

To achieve this qualification, students must complete 12 units of competency in total — 6 core units and 6 elective units. The core units include BSBXCM401, BSBWRT411, BSBCRT411, BSBTWK401, BSBWHS411, and BSBTEC404. The elective units are drawn from various groups including Group A, Group B, Group D, and Group J.

Application

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $50,000 to $62,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $62,000 to $78,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $78,000 to $95,000 per year

Career Paths

Administrative OfficerSenior Administration OfficerBusiness Services OfficerOffice CoordinatorExecutive Personal Assistant

Key Skills

Professional written and verbal business communicationCritical thinking and applied problem-solving in workplace settingsProject planning, administration, and coordinationBuilding and maintaining effective business relationshipsUsing digital technologies and tools to collaborate in work environments

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Certificate IV in Business

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Units of Competency

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