Certificate IV in Business Administration
 

Traineeship
National Code
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BSB40507
Short Course Guide
CRICOS Code:  
Centre:
Off Campus
Location:
Off Campus
Study Area: Business;
Study Area Sub Category:  
Career Card:
Administrative
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Units of Competency

What does this course involve?

If you’re interested in finding work in administration, this course gives you the basic knowledge and skills necessary for all clerical and administrative roles.

You will learn how to use complex software programs, maintain business technologies, promote products and services, coordinate business resources in a team environment, and develop presentation skills.

You will gain effective communication and teamwork skills, and learn how to accurately process financial documents and handle information efficiently.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course provides you with the knowledge and skills to enter employment as an administration officer across all industries.
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?

You may progress into Certificate IV in Frontline Manager or Certificate IV in Marketing and may be eligible for credit transfers.

Can I apply?

You must have successfully completed Year 12, or its equivalent, or qualify as a mature age applicant.

How do I apply?

Direct Entry – rolling enrolments
If you have any queries, please contact the Institute on 1300 BOX HILL (1300 269 445).

How will I be selected for this course?

  • Assessment of application

Length of course

The time taken to complete this course will vary depending on the individual input.

Where will I study?

Off 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 *
  2. Concession Tuition Fee - $187.50
  3. Service and Amenities Fee - $65.00 or 90.00
  4. Material Fees - contact the Institute

*Annual indicative tuition fee for full-time commencing students, and maximum for continuing students		Fee For Service Fees

Contact the Institute

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

How will I be assessed?

  • Written 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

Administration
BSBADM405B
Organise Meetings
20.00 hr
This unit addresses the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to organise meetings including making arrangements, liaising with participants, and developing and distributing meeting related documentation.
BSBADM406B
Organise Business Travel
20.00 hr
This unit addresses the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to organise domestic and overseas business travel, including developing associated itineraries, booking travel and accommodation, preparing travel related documentation and making travel arrangements.
BSBINM401A
Implement Workplace Information System
40.00 hr
This unit addresses the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to implement the workplace information system. It involves the identification, acquisition, initial analysis and use of appropriate information, which plays a significant part in the organisation's effectiveness.
BSBITU401A
Design And Develop Complex Text Documents
100.00 hr
This unit addresses the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design and develop business documents using complex technical features of word processing software.
BSBITU404A
Produce Complex Desktop Published Documents
50.00 hr

This unit addresses the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design and produce complex desktop published documents.

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.

Elective
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.

BSBITU402A
Develop And Use Complex Spreadsheets
50.00 hr

This unit addresses the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use spreadsheet software to complete business tasks and to produce complex documents.

BSBMKG413A
Promote Products And Services
40.00 hr
This unit applies to individuals with a broad knowledge of the promotion of products and services specific to an organisation. They may have responsibility to provide guidance or to delegate aspects of these tasks to others.
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.

All fees quoted are annual indicative fees and are correct at the time of publishing. The Victorian state government recently announced a series of government funding and fee policy changes for TAFEs. As a result, the advertised tuition fee rates are subject to change, for students commencing their course from 1 July 2012. In subsequent calendar years, fees may be subject to a small increase in line with annual Institute fee pricing reviews. The student tuition fee is indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student services and amenities fees. 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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