Diploma of Leadership and Management

The qualification is delivered over 60 weeks of study period, plus 18 weeks of term break, making a total of 78 weeks overall.

Students must have an IELTS score of 6 (no more than 2 years old), or demonstrate English competence through alternatives such as being educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country, completing an English Placement Test, completing a foundation course or senior secondary certificate in Australia, or achieving a Pre-entry Oxford Placement Test result of no less than B2. Other tests such as PTE and TOEFL may also be accepted if equivalent to IELTS 6.

Graduates are prepared for supervisory and mid-level management roles across a range of industries, including positions such as Team Leader, Operations Supervisor, Business Administrator, and Department Manager.

The program is delivered in the classroom and simulated workshop, with practical face-to-face training provided in a simulated workshop environment.

The course consists of 12 units in total — 6 core units covering areas such as communication, critical thinking, emotional intelligence, workplace relationships, operational planning, and team effectiveness, plus 6 elective units covering topics such as difficult conversations, employee relations, business risk, budgets, diverse workforces, and workforce planning.