The Certificate IV in Business is suited to those working as administrators and project officers. In this role, individuals use well developed skills and a broad knowledge base to apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems and analyse information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.
Entry Requirements
International students must be 17 years or older and provide evidence to demonstrate both academic and English language entry requirements as follows:
Academic Requirements:
- Successful completion of Year 11 or equivalent; or other relevant qualification/s
English Language Requirements:
- Academic IELTS 5.5 overall, no less than 5.0 in each band, or upper intermediate, or EAP from approved ELICOS/ESL centre
Any AQF qualification at the Certificate III level or above in any discipline area delivered and assessed in English only will be deemed as meeting both the academic and English language entry requirements.
Resources requirements
We supply access to your course materials through eSpace (Moodle platform) and course handouts. The materials fee is $200.
You can buy the course textbooks and workbooks if you wish. We have computers and student access at College, required software’s (eg, Microsoft suite) are installed in college computers for students to use.
Vocational Outcome
Occupational titles suited to our choice of electives may include:
- Office Administrator
- Receptionist
- Office Clerk
- Customer Service Advisor
- Student Services Officer
- Project Officer
Course Structure
Our course has been designed to meet the requirements for the BSB40215 Certificate IV in Business. It contains 10 units of competency as follows:
- 1 core unit
- 9 elective units
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Core/Elective |
|---|---|---|
| BSBWHS401 | Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements |
Core |
| BSBRSK401 | Identify risk and apply risk management processes | Elective |
| BSBADM405 | Organise meetings | Elective |
| BSBCMM401 | Make a presentation | Elective |
| BSBITU401 | Design and develop complex text documents | Elective |
| BSBITU402 | Develop and use complex spreadsheets | Elective |
| BSBWRT301 | Write simple documents | Elective |
| BSBINT401 | Research international business opportunities | Elective |
| BSBCUS401 | Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies | Elective |
| BSBPRO401 | Develop product knowledge | Elective |
Delivery Methods
The course is delivered across 36 weeks over 4 terms. The delivery mode is blended delivery mode combining classroom and online delivery
Classroom learning This blended mode means we conduct face to face delivery for 15 hours per week supplemented by structured online learning for 5 hours per week. Once you start the course, the trainers will explain how the classes will run 15 hours per week in classroom. Classroom learning includes lectures supported by power point plus visual topic content, with practice time and lots of group and oral work.
Structured online learning There is an extra 5 hours per week programmed outside class time when you revise and practice to reinforce classroom learning. The online learning is set up by unit and weeks so it is easy for you to explore and then work through each unit of study. Some people will move more quickly through the material and others may take a bit more time depending on your confidence in the topics. Depending on student background, you may need to study extra 4 hours per week during the term.
Assessments
Students are required to complete a range of tasks as part of the assessment requirements for each unit. Each unit assessment takes about 5-10 hours outside of class hours. Assessments methods may include:
- Projects
- Case studies
- Short written knowledge questions/tests
- Web based research and reports
- Discussions and practical demonstrations and
- Presentations
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL) AND CREDIT TRANSFER (CT)
RPL and credit transfer (CT) can be applied for at the time of enrolment or during orientation and the original or certified copy must be provided. A fee is payable for assessing your RPL status or processing your credit transfer. please refer to our price lists in the handbook and website. If credit is granted, international students may have their course and visa shortened.
Course Completion
Upon successful completion of all the required units of this course, you will receive a nationally recognised qualification in BSB40215 Certificate IV in Business. Students who do not complete all required units may be eligible for a Statement of Attainment in partial completion of a BSB40215 Certificate IV in Business.
Pathways
Under mutual recognition, the Certificate qualification and Statement of Attainment awarded by Skyline International College will be recognized by other RTOs Australia wide. Upon successful completion of this course, students have a number of pathway options:
- BSB51918 Diploma of Leadership and Management
- FNS40217 Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
- ICT50118 Diploma of Information Technology
- An undergraduate degree at universities or higher education providers that are willing to accept your credentials and experience (subject to higher education providers course entry requirements)