Course Overview

About This Course

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. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

118 Queen Street, Melbourne VIC 3000

123 Queen St, Melbourne, VIC 3000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Minimum Age Requirement:

18 years or older at commencement of course

Minimum English Language Requirement (one of the following):

Certificate III in EAL / IELTS band score of 5.5 or equivalent
Satisfactorily completed ELICOS at to at least Upper Intermediate level
Completed equivalent of Australian Year 11 qualification from any of the English speaking countries such as Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland
Completion of any Australian AQF Certificate III or higher qualification
Satisfactorily completion of at least one semester of study in Australia in a tertiary course (satisfactorily for this purpose would mean that the applicant has completed 50% or more of the semester load)
Completed a Placement Test devised and administered by Rhodes College or a nominated accredited agency

Minimum Academic Qualification Requirement (one of the following):

Completion of senior high school to the Australian Year 12 or equivalent
Mature age students can also enter based on an interview with Rhodes College staff

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to potentially gain employment as a: Office Manager, Operations Manager, Business Development Manager.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

VRQA / ASQA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units12 units

BSBPEF502

Develop and use emotional intelligence

BSBLDR523

Lead and manage effective workplace relationships

BSBPEF501

Manage personal and professional development

BSBTWK502

Manage team effectiveness

BSBOPS502

Manage business operational plans

BSBOPS505

Manage organisational customer service

BSBFIN501

Manage budgets and financial plans

BSBLDR521

Lead the development of diverse workforces

BSBCMM511

Communicate with influence

BSBCRT511

Develop critical thinking in others

BSBHRM525

Manage recruitment and onboarding

BSBLDR522

Manage people performance

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the tuition fee for the Diploma of Leadership and Management?

The tuition fee for the Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB50420) is $12,000, with an additional Resource Material Fee of $499 for all prescribed resource materials.

When can I start the Diploma of Leadership and Management?

Intake dates for this course are available in February, March, May, June, July, August, October, November and December.

What further study can I pursue after completing this diploma?

After achieving this qualification, individuals could progress to BSB60420 – Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management.

What assessment methods are used in this course?

The College will use the following assessment methods during this course which includes and may not be limited to Questions, Assignments, Projects, Case Studies, Activities, Third Party Reports/Logbooks, Portfolio, Simulations, Work Placement, Role Plays, Observations, Tests and Written Assessments.

How many hours of study per week are required for international students?

For International students, 20 hours of classroom based training and 20 hours per week of self-study is required.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

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

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $55,000 to $70,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $70,000 to $90,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $90,000 to $130,000 per year

Career Paths

Business ManagerOperations ManagerTeam LeaderDepartment ManagerHuman Resources Manager

Key Skills

Leading and managing effective workplace relationshipsPlanning and implementing operational strategiesDeveloping and applying emotional intelligence in leadershipFacilitating team effectiveness and performance managementCritical thinking and creative problem-solving

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