Certificate IV in Business 
 

 
Traineeship
National Code
: 
BSB40207 
Short Course Guide
CRICOS Code: 066440G 
Centre:
Business Programs
Location:
Elgar Campus
Study Area: Business; Management; 
Study Area Sub Category:  
Career Card:
Administrative 
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Units of Competency

What does this course involve?

Build on previously learned skills or your existing business experience with this course.

You will learn essential business skills such as developing text documents and spreadsheets, maintaining financial records and creating presentations.

You will learn how to organise meetings, coordinate business resources and deliver customer service and various business-related subjects.

This course is also available to international students.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course may provide you with employment opportunities as an administrator or project officer. Relevant job titles include administrative officer, marketing or sales assistant, project officer.

As a student, the Institute’s Employment Service is your first port of call for advice on gaining employment in this field, and can be contacted on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

Accreditation

This course is government accredited and has national recognition

What further study options will I have?

After successful completion you will have many options for further study. These could include the Diploma of Business or may lead to either Diploma or Advanced Diploma programs in various business specialisations.

Can I apply?

You must have at least one of the following:

  • successfully completed Year 12
  • successfully completed the majority of Certificate III in Business or other relevant qualifications
  • experience working in support roles without formal qualifications.

How do I apply?

VTAC and direct entry - rolling enrolments.
All direct and VTAC applicants will be assessed individually and advised on a study plan to meet their goals.
A Year 12 applicant with no relevant experience will be eligible to study at Certificate IV level for six months, progress to a Diploma for six months and complete an Advanced Diploma in a further six months.
If you have relevant experience or another qualification you may be advised you can enroll directly into a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.
All applicants through VTAC will receive priority processing for beginning of year offers. You must use the Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC) process. Details of the VTAC application process are at www.vtac.edu.au and in the VTAC Guide, which is available from leading newsagents and libraries. If the Institute still has vacancies after the VTAC places have been offered, direct applicants will be processed.

If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

Individual interview
Assessment of application

Length of course

Full time – 6 months
Part time - 1 to 2 years

Where will I study?

Elgar Campus

What costs and other fees should I expect?

For this course, there are two fee structures. Visit the Government Subsidised Place Eligibility page to see if you are eligible for a Government subsidised place.

Government Subsidised Fees

  1. Tuition Fee - $2.17 per hour (max $1,250.00)
  2. Concession Tuition Fee - $187.50
  3. Service and Amenities Fee - $65.00 or 90.00
  4. Material Fees - contact the Institute
Fee For Service Fees

Fee for Service - this course will cost $5,244.00 if you aren't eligible for government subsidised training.

If you are an employer seeking training for groups of employees, contact the Institute for a customised package.

How will I be assessed?

  • Oral presentation
  • Written assessment
  • Practical assessment
  • Project work
  • Examination or testing
  • Online assessment
  • Workplace assessment

Will my previous experience or study count?

Advanced Standing is approved recognition of prior learning that is displayed as an Exemption (EX) on the student’s academic record. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Current Competencies (RCC) takes into account the knowledge and skills you’ve already gained through your previous education and work. This may be through formal or informal training, paid or unpaid work experience, and can earn you credit if relevant to your chosen course.

 
Units of Competency

BSBADM409A
Coordinate Business Resources
30.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to determine and analyse existing and required resources, their effective application and the accountability for their use. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

BSBCUS402A
Address Customer Needs
50.00 hr

This unit addresses the outcomes required to manage the ongoing relationship with a customer, which includes assisting the customer to articulate their needs, meeting the customer’s needs and managing networks to ensure customer’s needs are addressed.

BSBCMM401A
Make a Presentation
30.00 hr

This unit addresses the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare, eliver and review a presentation to a target audience.

BSBHRM402A
Recruit, Select And Induct Staff
50.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to execute tasks associated with the recruitment cycle. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

BSBITU303A
Design And Produce Text Documents
90.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design and develop predominantly text based documents using advanced features of word processing software.

BSBMKG414B
Undertake Marketing Activities
50.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan, implement and manage basic marketing and promotional activities. It is a foundation unit that covers general and basic marketing and promotional activities that do not require detailed or complex planning or implementation.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

BSBOHS407A
Monitor a Safe Workplace
50.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor the organisation's occupational health and safety (OHS) policies, procedures and programs in the relevant work area to meet legislative requirements.

BSBRES401A
Analyse And Present Research Information
40.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to gather, organise and present workplace information using available systems. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

BSBSMB402A
Plan Small Business Finances
50.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop a financial plan to support business viability. Specific legal requirements apply to the management of a small business.

BSBWOR401A
Establish Effective Workplace Relationships
50.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to collect, analyse and communicate information and to use that information to develop and maintain effective working relationships and networks, with particular regard to communication and representation. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

BSBWRT301A
Write Simple Documents
30.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan, draft and review a basic document before writing the final version. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

BSBWRT401A
Write Complex Documents
50.00 hr

This unit addresses the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan documents, draft text, prepare final text and produce documents of some complexity.

All fees quoted are indicative fees and are correct at the time of publishing. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. This qualification may have prerequisites, co-requisite or bridging units from lower or higher level qualifications. An offer of a place is always subject to places being available. The Institute reserves the right to close applications when the course is full. Where minimum course numbers are not met, the course may be cancelled at short notice. In such instances and only when possible, an alternative option may be suggested for accredited courses. For further clarification please seek advice from the Institute.

Course Enquiries

Local Students
1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445)

International Students
+61 3 9286 9425

Please click here to see the list of courses offered to International students