Diploma of Leadership and Management

The Diploma of Leadership and Management at Spencer College, a Brisbane-based registered training organisation (RTO 31809, CRICOS 03093K), reflects the role of individuals who apply knowledge, practical skills and experience in leadership and management across a range of enterprise and industry contexts. Graduates are expected to display initiative and judgement in planning, organising, implementing and monitoring their own workload and that of others, using communication skills to support individuals and teams, and to plan, design, apply and evaluate solutions to unpredictable problems while analysing and synthesising information from varied sources. The twelve-unit qualification covers developing critical thinking in others, communicating with influence, emotional intelligence, managing business operational plans, leading effective workplace relationships, managing team effectiveness and meetings, leading workplace communication, recruitment and onboarding, managing business risk and budgets, and ensuring a safe workplace. Training is delivered over 52 weeks of classroom-based instruction at the Brisbane campus, including a maximum of 8 weeks' holiday depending on intake, through face-to-face and online lectures/workshops plus practical, simulated activities; distance learning is not offered, and students must attend a minimum of 20 hours of class time weekly to meet Student Visa conditions. Entry requires applicants to be 18 or older with basic computer skills and a minimum Year 12 education or equivalent, with Recognition of Prior Learning considered on request.