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Certificate IV in Leadership and Management


 National Code: BSB40520
 TAFE SA Code: TP01233


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Description

This course prepares you to take the first line of management in a wide range of organisational and industry contexts. Skills are developed to be able to supervise teams of personnel, providing leadership and guidance to other while managing the effectiveness of the team.

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12 months 

Full Time or Part Time equivalent

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Locations & Applications

Campus / Location
Code
Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Virtual Classroom

701024

Virtual Classroom Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Full & Part Time Full & Part Time Full & Part Time
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On campus/location

On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Online

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Blended

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Workplace

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.
Full Time

Full Time

Full Time classes
Part Time

Part Time

Part Time classes
Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes
Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes
International

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • No course admission requirements

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Entry Recommendations
We recommend that you have completed at least Year 12 or equivalent before starting this course.

Attendance Requirements (subject to change)
Attendance Requirements (subject to change): This course is either a blend of virtual online classes or face to face classes which are scheduled at locations and times outlined in the information session conducted by lecturers.

Industry Conditions and Skills
In this course you will be using a simulated business to access workplace documentation and resources. The textbook, Leadership and Management, Theory and Practice, by Kris Cole is recommended and available from the library in hard copy and as e-book. You will be taking part in role plays in unit assessments and will need to record and upload these. You will need a webcam and software to do this.

Additional Uniforms, Equipment and Costs
You will need access to a computer and the internet.

Fees

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 12 month course
Subsidised
$1,907
$3,813
Concession
$1,442
$2,883
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised Training Eligibility
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Assessment (LLN).
What is the LLN?
Full Fee
$3,100
$6,200

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

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    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Coordinator, leading hand, supervisor, team leader.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate IV in Leadership and Management (BSB40520)
    This qualification covers effective communication, workplace relations, teamwork and operational plans. To complete the qualification you are required to complete all 5 core units and 7 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply communication strategies in the workplace 50
    Coordinate business operational plans 40
    Demonstrate leadership in the workplace 50
    Lead and facilitate a team 50
    Lead effective workplace relationships 50

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Develop and use emotional intelligence 60
    Develop personal work priorities 40
    Facilitate continuous improvement 60
    Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs 50
    Lead the development of diverse workforces 60
    Undertake project work 60
    Write complex documents 50

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Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
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