Course Description

This course provides students with skills and knowledge required to perform effectively in business environment as a team leader or first line supervisor managing a workplace. It equips students with both a range of specific business skills and broader capabilities such as communication, problem solving and self-management. It is designed for students who are aspiring to be team leaders in medium and large organisations across all industry sectors. It is also suitable for practising team leaders seeking to formalise their skills.

Entry Requirements

International Students

• Minimum 18 years of age

Academic Requirements:

• Successful completion of Year 11, (High School Certificate (HSC) OR equivalent) OR a Certificate III OR equivalent OR be a mature age

English Requirements:
It is essential that international students must exhibit a strong command of the English language. Undertaken one of the following English Language Tests and met the minimum score:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) with a minimum score of 5.5.
• Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) Internet-Based Test must have scored 46 or higher.
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) must have scored 36 or higher.
• Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) ESOL test must have score 162 or higher.
• Evidence that English is the medium of instruction at the student’s school and has been for the last two (2) years. The student has a satisfactory grade in the language.
• Completed (within the past 2 years) in Australia in English: substantial component of AQF level 4 or higher, or

– if the student does not have current proof of one of the above listed English Language Tests, they will be required to take an English Placement Test administered by Vocational Careers Institute (VCI). The student’s Education Agent can manage the English Proficiency Exam on behalf of VCI.

Australian Permanent Residents

• Minimum 18 years of age

Academic Requirements:

• Successful completion of Year 11, (High School Certificate (HSC) OR equivalent) OR be a mature age.

LLN Requirement:

• Students need to demonstrate that they have a proficiency in English and a basic understanding of Maths. For students who cannot supply documented proof on their academic and English language proficiency, they will be required to sit a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Test prior to a place being offered in the course.

Study Pathway and Career Opportunities

Pathways into the qualification:
Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:

• BSB40215 Certificate IV in Business or other relevant qualification OR
• With vocational experience in a range of work environments in senior support roles but without a qualification.

After successful completion of:

• BSB60215 Advanced Diploma of Business or a range of other Advanced Diploma Qualifications

Learners may complete individual units of competency and receive a statement of attainments for that unit.

Job roles and titles
vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

• Customer Service Manager
• Office Supervisor
• Business Manager
• Human Resources Manager
• Marketing Manager

Assessment

All units of competence will be assessed using a selection of tools:

• Portfolio
• Written Assessment
• Observation
• Report
• Practical demonstration / Role Play
• Presentations / Meetings / Discussions
• Verbal Questions and Answers

Course Structure

The Diploma of Leadership and Management requires the successful completion
of Eight(8) units of competency.

Code	Title	Core/Elective
BSBHRM501	Manage human resources services	Elective
BSBADM502	Manage meetings	Elective
BSBMKG501	Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities	Elective
BSBMKG502	Establish and adjust the marketing mix	Elective
BSBMGT516	Facilitate continuous improvement	Elective
BSBRSK501	Manage Risk	Elective
BSBCUS501	Manage quality customer service	Elective
BSBMKG508	Plan direct marketing activities	Elective

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

RPL is the assessment process for recognizing competencies gained through previous learning, work, and life experiences. Students who have completed any of the subjects or have practical experience that can be used for RPL, can contact VCI prior to enrolment. In order to be granted RPL, candidates are required to provide evidence that they are already competent in the specific subject/subjects and these evidences should be valid, authentic, current and sufficient.