The Certificate IV in Leadership and Management (BSB40520 – CRICOS Code 104011K) is the latest nationally accredited qualification for learners who wish to develop or strengthen their leadership and management skills at work. By completing this course, you will gain the expertise to provide leadership, guidance and support to others and also take responsibility for your own performance.
Where can it take your career?
The course is designed for individuals who work as developing and emerging leaders or managers in a range of enterprise and industry contexts. It is ideal for learners who wish to pursue careers as a:
- Team Leader
- Leading Hand
- Sales Team Coordinator
- Other related leadership and managerial positions
How is the course delivered?
The Certificate IV in Leadership and Management is delivered face to face sessions in the College of New South Wales campus.
Course Duration: The course is expected to be completed within a period of up to 52 weeks, including 11 weeks of holidays, divided into 4 terms.
Expected Study Hours: Up to approximately 20 hours per week is required from each learner to complete this qualification, depending on the learner’s existing knowledge, skills, and experience.
Please read College of New South Wales’s policies and procedures in the student handbook before enrolling by clicking here.
What will you learn?
The BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management course will equip you with the skills required in providing leadership and management in different industries and workplaces.
During this course, you will learn how to communicate effectively as a workplace leader and lead effective workplace relationships and team effectiveness. The course will also teach you how to promote innovation in a team environment, develop work priorities, and write complex documents.
Information for International Students
This course is open for international students who wish to undertake their qualification in Australia. For more information on international students in Australia, please visit the offical Study Australia page.
What are the units of competency in this qualification?
The BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management is comprised of 5 core and 7 elective units, for a total of 12 units.
Core Units:
- BSBLDR411 – Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
- BSBLDR413 – Lead effective workplace relationships
- BSBXCM401 – Apply communication strategies in the workplace
- BSBOPS402 – Coordinate business operational plans
- BSBXTW401 – Lead and facilitate a team
Elective Units:
- BSBFIN401 – Report on financial activity
- BSBLDR412 – Communicate effectively as a workplace leader
- BSBWHS411 – Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
- BSBPEF402 – Develop personal work priorities
- BSBOPS403 – Apply business risk management processes
- BSBLDR414 – Lead team effectiveness
- BSBWRT411 – Write complex documents
How will you be assessed?
Assessment Methods: The learners progress will be assessed via CNSW’s Assessment Suite, which includes a combination of
- Written knowledge assessments
- Projects
- Tasks based on simulated scenarios and case studies
- Observation via demonstration or role play
What are the entry requirements?
For domestic students, there are no prerequisites required to enrol in the BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management course. However, it is preferred that students:
- Are 18 years of age or older
- Have sound language and literacy skills (at least Year 10 English, or equivalent; applicants who do not hold a minimum qualification of Certificate III or above from an Australian institution, or an IELTS total band score of at least 6.0 or its equivalent, will be required to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment*)
- Have basic computer skills
*Students who fail the LLN assessment may still be enrolled to the course if endorsed by the trainer/assessor, and corresponding additional support strategies are in place.
For international students, the following entry requirements are needed:
- International students must hold a current Student Visa
- International students from non-English-speaking backgrounds are required to provide any one of the following evidence of Advanced proficiency in English: IELTS total band score of at least 6.0 with no band less than 5.5 or equivalent; Occupational English Test (OET), TOEFL iBT, Pearson Test of English, and Cambridge English: Advanced with scores equivalent to IELTS 6.0 and no less than 5.5 in each band (please see table below for reference)
Note: The English test must have been taken within two years before the application is made.
|
English Language Test Provider |
Minimum Test Score (equivalent to IELTS 6.0) | Minimum Test Score (equivalent to IELTS 5.5) |
|
IELTS |
6.0 | 5.5 |
|
TOEFL iBT |
60 | 46 |
|
PTE |
51.6 |
45.4 |
| CAE | 169 |
162 |
| OET |
PASS |
|
What are the resources needed to complete the course?
To support you in your training, College of New South Wales will provide access to relevant equipment and facilities, including:
- Relevant workplace documentation and resources, such as organisational policies and procedures, budgets, and procurement documentation
- Relevant legislation, regulations, standards, and codes
- Learner Guides and Assessment Workbook
- Benchmarks for work group productivity and performance
- Helpful resources, such as organisational style guides
- A simulated environment set up in one of the classroom facilities
- Case studies and, where available, real situations
During your course, you will need to have access to:
- Computer with Internet access through Google Chrome, MS Word and PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Video recording equipment (e.g. mobile phone or video recorder) to record role-play activities and presentations
- At least three people to participate in various assessment activities, including meetings, role plays, and providing feedback
What are the course fees?
The course tuition fee for the Certificate IV in Leadership and Management course is $7,999.
Course payments are made following the schedule below:
- $1,500 deposit upon enrolment (Included $200 enrolment fee and $150 material fee)
- Within two weeks after the commencement day: $6,849.00 tuition fee
Is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) available?
College of New South Wales has a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy, to ensure that your prior learning, achieved through formal and informal training, work experience or other life experiences, is appropriately recognised. This recognition may help you progress faster through your course.