Diploma of Business 
 

 
Traineeship
National Code
: 
BSB50207 
Short Course Guide
CRICOS Code: 066441G 
Centre:
Business Programs
Location:
Elgar Campus
Study Area: Business; Management; 
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Units of Competency

What does this course involve?

Build on your existing business skills or Certificate IV in Business or Marketing qualification, and enhance your career prospects with this diploma.

You will gain essential business skills such as delivering customer service, maintaining financial records and producing documents.

You will develop an extensive understanding of human resources and public relations principles, and learn how to monitor a safe workplace.

This course is also available to international students.

What employment opportunities will I have?

After successful completion, this course may provides you with employment opportunities such as executive officer, program consultant or program coordinator.

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 may choose to further your study with the Advanced Diploma of Management.

Can I apply?

You must have at least one of the following:

  • successfully completed Year 12
  • successfully completed Certificate IV in Business
  • be mature age with work experience demonstrating an underpinning knowledge in the field of management.

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: 1.5 years (incorporating Certificate III in Business and Certificate IV in Business OR Certificate IV in Marketing)
Part time: 2 - 3 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 - $4.33 per hour (max $2,500.00)
  2. Service and Amenities Fee - $65.00 or 90.00
  3. Material Fees - contact the Institute

For a breakdown of unit prices, view the 2012 Fee Schedule.

You may be eligible for VET FEE-HELP (an Australian Government loan scheme).

Fee For Service Fees

Fee for Service - this course will cost $5,000.00 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

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

BSBADM503B
Plan And Manage Conferences
30.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan, promote and coordinate conferences, ensuring follow up procedures are incorporated. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

BSBCUS501B
Manage Quality Customer Service
40.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage customer service quality in a range of service industry workplaces. It requires the ability to develop and monitor management strategies to enhance and oversee the delivery of quality customer service.

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

BSBFIM501A
Manage Budgets And Financial Plans
70.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake financial management within a work team in an organisation. This includes planning and implementing financial management approaches, supporting team members whose role involves aspects of financial operations, monitoring and controlling finances, and reviewing and evaluating effectiveness of financial management processes in line with the financial objectives of the work team and the organisation.

BSBHRM501A
Manage Human Resources Services
60.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and oversee and deliver human resources services. It is not specific to any given human resources function and deals with the coordination of services and approaches. This unit takes an overview of human resources services and includes business ethics.

BSBLED502A
Manage Programs That Promote Personal Effectiveness
60.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage programs within a health and wellbeing focus. The unit addresses the management of the range of programs that would typically be associated with health and wellbeing such as stress management, smoking cessation, exercise, Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs).

BSBMGT515A
Manage Operational Plan
60.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop and monitor implementation of the operational plan to provide efficient and effective workplace practices within the organisation's productivity and profitability plans. Management at a strategic level requires systems and procedures to be developed and implemented to facilitate the organisation's operational plan. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

BSBMKG510A
Plan Electronic Marketing Communications
20.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledgerequired to research, prepare and evaluate an organisationale-marketing plan that integrates electronic communications and websitemarketing in support of marketing objectives.

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

BSBMKG514A
Implement And Monitor Marketing Activities
50.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to implement marketing activities described in a marketing plan, to monitor their effectiveness in meeting organisational marketing objectives, and take actions to improve marketing performance. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

BSBPMG510A
Manage Projects
60.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage a straightforward project or a section of a larger project. This unit addresses the management of projects including the development of a project plan, administering and monitoring the project, finalising the project and reviewing the project to identify lessons learnt for application to future projects. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

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

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