BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

The Certificate IV in Leadership and Management 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 provide leadership, guidance and support to others. They also have some responsibility for organising and monitoring the output of their team.

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

Our target market for this qualification will be:

  • School Leavers
  • School apprentices
  • People working in the industry
  • People who are unemployed and seeking entry into the industry
  • International students

 

Course code BSB40520
Start date View Intake Dates
Delivery mode Blended delivery: Face to face training, Virtual Classroom ( Zoom)
Duration Domestic: 52 weeks
International: 52 weeks (All the courses for International students are run over 2.5 days for a minimum of 20 hours per week) 

 

** Please note: Duration in weeks may vary depending upon the amount of contact days per week. Duration may vary depending on the cohort and industry requirements
Nationally Recognised Training

Entry Requirements

RTO Requirements

International Students

The entry requirements for International Students are:

Must be 18 years old or over
Must have completed year 12 or equivalent
Must have a minimum IELTS score of 6 or
Must have a minimum TOEFL score of 64 or
Must have a minimum PTE Academic score of 50 or
Must have a minimum Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) score of 169 or
Must have a minimum OET score of B for each component

Domestic Students

Training and assessments are conducted in English. Applicants must possess sound written and oral English skills. You will be required to complete a Pre-training and Language Literacy and Numeracy Assessment.

All assessment tasks are completed using a computer and internet, and it is recommended that students have these available before or at enrolment. Student must possess digital literacy skills to be successful.

For inquiries regarding additional requirements, international and domestic students are encouraged to reach out to us either by phone at 13 13 89 or +61 3 9450 0500, or by visiting contact page.

 

Training Package

There are no pre-requisite or any other training package entry requirements to enrol in this course.

Get Funding

Visit our funding and fees page for more information.

Pathways

Pathways from the qualification

While ETEA may not offer all the qualifications indicated within the pathway, the organisation advises relevant progression that may be attained such as:

  • BSB40420 – Certificate IV in Human Resources
  • BSB40120 – Certificate IV in Business Administration

or upskill by attaining:

  • BSB50120 Diploma of Business
  • BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management

Employment or occupational pathway

Job roles related to this qualification include:

  • Coordinator
  • Leading hand
  • Supervisor
  • Team leader

Assessment Methods

ETEA utilizes a range of assessment methods to assess student skills and competencies. These are as outlined below:

  • Question and answer/written assessment tasks
  • Role play/practical demonstration and observation of skills (as applicable)
  • Observation of skills in a simulated environment (as applicable)

Assessment will be either a Recognition of Prior Learning pathway or a Training and Assessment pathway. For a Training and Assessment pathway, participants are advised of the assessment requirements at the start of each training session.

Students not achieving competency in any of the assessments will be required to undertake another assessment under the terms and conditions of ETEA’s reassessment policy.

RPL/Credit Transfer

You can apply for recognition of prior learning, academic credit and work experience towards this qualification. During the course of your life you will develop a wide range of skills and knowledge. Through work, volunteer roles, family commitments and various tasks undertaken in everyday life, you are building up a bank of knowledge. The evidence of these skills and knowledge accumulated can be used to help you gain a qualification.

Click below for further details:

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Credit Transfer

Course Accreditation and Recognition

All courses offered by ETEA are nationally recognised and accredited, complying with ASQA policies and standards. For more information, please refer to the links below:
National Training Register – https://training.gov.au/

Course Intake Dates

Please note: dates are subject to change due to holidays and availability.

If the dates provided do not suit, please contact us at 13 13 89 or +61 3 9450 0500 via phone, or through our contact page, as we will accommodate dates to suit students’ needs.

Intake Dates For 2025
  JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
International Students  6th 21st 14th 6th
Domestic Students Please call us on 131389 or +61 03 94500500 for the intake Dates

 

Intake Dates For 2026
  JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
International Students  5th 20th 13th 5th
Domestic Students Please call us on 131389 or +61 03 94500500 for the intake Dates

 

Intake Dates For 2027
  JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
International Students  11th 19th 12th 4th
Domestic Students Please call us on 131389 or +61 03 94500500 for the intake Dates

Units of Study

To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 12 units,

consisting of 5 core units and 7 elective units.

(NB: Elective units may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements)

 

Unit Code Unit Name
Core
BSBLDR411 Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships
BSBOPS402 Coordinate business operational plans
BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace
BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team
Electives
BSBLDR412 Communicate effectively as a workplace leader
BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness
BSBOPS403 Apply business risk management processes
BSBSTR401 Promote innovation in team environments
BSBOPS401 Coordinate business resources
BSBOPS404 Implement customer service strategies
BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence

 

** Please note: electives may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.

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