Course Overview

About This Course

The Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB50420) reflects the role of individuals who apply knowledge, practical skills and experience in leadership and management across a range of enterprise and industry contexts. Delivered face-to-face in the classroom at The Wales Institute's Surry Hills campus, the course runs over 49 weeks — 40 weeks of training and assessment across four 10-week terms plus 9 weeks of holidays — at 20 hours per week (800 total training hours). Core units cover emotional intelligence, managing business operational plans, leading effective workplace relationships, managing team effectiveness, communicating with influence and developing critical thinking in others, with electives in managing people performance, continuous improvement, workplace safety, business risk, customer service and budgeting. TWI operates rolling enrolments with no prerequisites. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfer are available and may reduce course duration and fees.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Melbourne

Level 7 21 Victoria Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Domestic Students:

Demonstrated capacity in learning, reading, writing, oral and numeracy competencies to the appropriate level of the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF), tested prior to enrolment

International Students:

Minimum English proficiency: Academic IELTS overall band score 5.5 (minimum 5.0 in each band, test result no more than 2 years old), or equivalent — TOEFL iBT 46, PTE Academic 42, CAE 162, or OET Pass (A or B)
Exemptions apply for citizens/passport holders of the UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand or Republic of Ireland; students with 5+ years' study in Australia, NZ, Canada, South Africa or Republic of Ireland; students who completed the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or an AQF Certificate IV or higher in Australia within 2 years; students enrolled full-time in secondary school, postgraduate research or a standalone ELICOS program; or Foreign Affairs/Defence-sponsored students
Students without a qualifying test score may sit an on-campus English Placement Test, and may be interviewed by Student Services to confirm suitability

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

ASQA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units12 units

BSBPEF502

Develop and use emotional intelligence

Core unit

BSBOPS502

Manage business operational plans

Core unit

BSBLDR523

Lead and manage effective workplace relationships

Core unit

BSBTWK502

Manage team effectiveness

Core unit

BSBCMM511

Communicate with influence

Core unit

BSBCRT511

Develop critical thinking in others

Core unit

BSBLDR522

Manage people performance

Elective unit

BSBSTR502

Facilitate continuous improvement

Elective unit

BSBWHS521

Ensure workplace safety

Elective unit

BSBOPS504

Manage business risk

Elective unit

BSBOPS505

Manage organisational customer service

Elective unit

BSBFIN501

Manage budgets and financial plans

Elective unit

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the total cost of the Diploma of Leadership and Management at The Wales Institute?

The estimated total course cost is AU$8,444, which consists entirely of tuition fees. There are no additional non-tuition fees listed for this course.

How long does the Diploma of Leadership and Management take to complete?

The course has a duration of 49 weeks and is delivered in English at The Wales Institute's campus in Surry Hills, New South Wales.

What is the CRICOS code for this qualification?

The CRICOS course code for the Diploma of Leadership and Management at The Wales Institute is 104266J, and the VET National Code is BSB50420.

Where is The Wales Institute located?

The Wales Institute is located at Level 4, 72-82 Mary Street, Surry Hills, New South Wales 2010. The CRICOS provider code for the institution is 03438A.

Is the Diploma of Leadership and Management eligible for Post-Study Work Rights?

No, this course is not eligible for extended Post-Study Work Rights. It falls under the 08 - Management and Commerce broad Field of Education, which is explicitly excluded from the eligibility criteria for extended Post-Study Work Rights, regardless of other criteria being met.

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

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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Diploma of Leadership and Management

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