The Certificate IV in Business reflects the role of individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in wide variety of contexts. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate 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 12 or equivalent; or other relevant qualifications or experience in a business environment.
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 or equivalent.
Resources requirements
We supply access to your course materials through the online platform eSpace and course handouts. You can buy the course textbooks and workbooks if you wish.
We have computers and student access at College but most students supply your own computer or mobile device to use throughout the course.
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 delivery mode is blended delivery mode combining classroom and online delivery. 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
Assessments
Students are required to complete a range of tasks as part of the assessment requirements for each unit. To perform at your best, you will probably need to work on the assessments outside of class time. Assessments methods may include:
- Projects
- Case studies
- Short written knowledge questions/tests
- Web based research and reports
- Discussions and observations and
- Presentations
Course Completion
You are enrolled for 12 months. 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
Upon successful completion of this course, students have a number of pathway options:
- BSB51915 Diploma of Leadership and Management
- FNS40615 Certificate IV in Accounting