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BSB40520 CERTIFICATE IV IN LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

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faculty overview

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as developing and emerging leaders and managers in a range of enterprise and industry contexts. 

As well as assuming responsibility for their own performance, individuals at this level are likely to provide leadership, guidance and support to others. They may also have some responsibility for organising and monitoring the output of teams. 

They apply solutions to a defined range of predictable and unpredictable problems and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. 

Course Name: CERTIFICATE IV IN LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT

VET National Code: BSB40520

CRICOS course CODE: 104015F

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements to get into this course are as below:

  • International students must be 18 years of age or above at the time of their course commencement at Melbourne Metro College.
  • To enter this qualification, applicants should have successfully completed Australian equivalent of Year 12 or higher
  • To enter this qualification, applicants should have successfully completed Australian equivalent of Year 12 or higher

International students must demonstrate English language proficiency with minimum score of:

  • IELTS overall band of 5.5 (Academic), or
  • PTE (Pearson Test of English) 46; or equivalent.
  • All students must undertake a pre-training review conducted before the enrolment to identify students training needs and their suitability into the course.
  • This review can by completing a questionnaire or via an interview with a designated Melbourne Metro College staff. The review also helps to assess oral communication skills of the student.
  • All student enrolling in this course is expected to have basic computer skills including use of internet, email and word processor.
Department Contact Info
address :

Level 5, 440 Elizabeth St, MELBOURNE, VIC 3000

73-81 Murray St, Hobart, Tasmania 7000

admissions@melmc.edu.au

+61 39 9997401

Language Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) Test

Prior to the commencement of the course, all students are required to undertake a language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) test mapped at Australian Core Skills Framework and required to attain score at ACSF Level.

Learning skills:

4

Reading skills:

3

Writing skills

3

Oral communication skills

4

Numeracy skills

3

  • Melbourne Metro College will use online ACSF mapped LLN assessment tool to conduct a LLN test (https://llnrobot.com.au/)
  • If students do not meet English and LLN requirements, students will be provided with appropriate strategies to assist them with their learning including:
  • Flexible scheduling and delivery of training and assessment
  • Providing the student with extra language/LLN assistance during class time; or
  • Advising students to enrol in a language and literacy course to develop his or her skills to an appropriate standard, eg ELICOS (See LLN support in Student Support Section)

Course Duration

This qualification will be delivered over 52 weeks, including 40 weeks of training and assessment spread over 4 terms of 10 weeks each and 12 weeks of holidays.

Course Structure

CodeTitleCore or Elective
BSBLDR411Demonstrate leadership in the workplaceCore
BSBLDR413Lead effective workplace relationshipsCore
BSBOPS402Coordinate business operational plansCore
BSBXCM401Apply communication strategies in the workplaceCore
BSBXTW401Lead and facilitate a teamCore
BSBSTR401Promote innovation in team environmentsElective
BSBWHS411Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programsElective
BSBPEF402Develop personal work prioritiesElective
BSBOPS403Apply business risk management processesElective
BSBOPS405Organise business meetingsElective
BSBCRT412Articulate, present and debate ideasElective
BSBOPS404Implement customer service strategiesElective

Delivery Approach

A face-to-face training as well as distance mode is employed for this qualification. All classroom-based training will take place at the Melbourne Metro College training facilities. The structured self-study component of this course amounts to 6 hours a week. Students are provided with access to self-study guide for completion of a range of activities. The estimated time to complete activities is documented in the guide for each unit. This is a mandatory component of a student’s study and student’s attendance, and participation will be monitored.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer

• Prior to the enrolment and at enrolment, students are made aware of the availability of Credit Transfer (CT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
• Students are required to apply for CT of any relevant units and may also apply for RPL prior to course commencement.
• Students must show evidence that can be verified such as a statement of results for credit transfer to be granted.

Assessment

Time scheduled for assessment in class is 250 hours. Homework which is unsupervised and may include research for assessments and general reading is expected to be on average 5 hours a week.

Assessment resources comprise of:

  • User Guide
  • Assessor Marking Guide
  • Student Assessment Tasks
  • Assessment Mapping
  • Supporting resources

Assessment will occur through a variety of methods, including projects incorporating role-plays, case studies, observations and short answer questions. Assessment conditions will ensure a simulated workplace environment for classroom-based assessment.

Assessment tasks:
  • Reflect real life work tasks.
  • Are required to be performed within industry standard timeframes as specified by assessors in relation to each task.
  • Are assessed using assessment criteria that relate to the quality of work expected by the industry.
  • Are performed to industry safety requirements as relevant.
  • Utilise authentic workplace documentation.
  • Require students to work with others as part of a team.
  • Require students to plan and prioritise competing work tasks.
  • Involve the use of standard workplace equipment such as computers and software.
  • Ensure that students are required to consider workplace constraints such as time and budgets.

Pathways

Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into the BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management or a range of Advanced Diploma qualifications, as well as higher education qualifications in leadership and management. Potential employment options are in a range of leadership and management roles in a range of industry areas. Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into the BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management or a range of Advanced Diploma qualifications, as well as higher education qualifications in leadership and management