Certificate IV in Business Administration
 

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

What does this course involve?

Enhance your career opportunities by developing valuable skills in business administration and providing effective supervision to your administration team.

This qualification will further develop your practical skills and knowledge of advanced office administrative procedures in a wide variety of administrative contexts.

You will develop skills in marketing, customer service, workplace information systems and environmentally sustainable work practices. You will also learn how to produce complex documents, prepare financial reports and manage meetings.

What employment opportunities will I have?

This course may provide you with employment opportunities in supervisory roles in business administration - such as Team Leader or Supervisor.

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?

A broad range of options are available to assist your career development. You may progress into a diploma qualification in an area such as business administration, management, project management or marketing.

Can I apply?

You must have:

  • a general command of written and spoken English (the capacity to read and comprehend written instructions, produce written responses and reports, contribute to class discussion, deliver brief oral presentations, communicate with learners and develop assessment tools)
  • computer skills to assist the management of information and the planning process by using such tools as internet, intranet & email.

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?

No selection process required

Length of course

Part time - 10 months

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 *
  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

Fee for Service - this course will cost $4,340.00 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?

  • Written assessment
  • Project work

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

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.
BSBFIA401A
Prepare Financial Reports
50.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to record general journal adjustment entries and to prepare end of period financial reports.

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.
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.

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.

BSBCUS401A
Coordinate Implementation Of Customer Service Strategies
40.00 hr
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to advise on, carry out and evaluate customer service strategies, including the design of improvement strategies based on feedback. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
BSBMKG414A
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. 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.

BSBSUS301A
Implement And Monitor Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices
40.00 hr

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to effectively analyse the workplace in relation to environmentally sustainable work practices and to implement improvements and monitor their effectiveness. This unit requires the ability to access industry information, applicable legislative and occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines. While no licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply holistically to this unit at the time of publication, relevant national, state and territory legislation, regulations and codes of practice impact upon this unit.

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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