Course Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals with significant expertise in either specialised or broad areas of skills and knowledge who are seeking to further develop expertise across a range of business functions. The qualification is suited to the needs of individuals who possess significant theoretical business skills and knowledge that they would like to develop in order to create further educational or employment opportunities.

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:

• BSB50215 Diploma of Business or other relevant qualification OR
• With substantial vocational experience in a range of environments, acting in a range of senior support or technical roles.

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:

• Senior administrator
• Senior executive.

Assessment

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

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

Course Structure

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

Code	Title	Core/Elective
BSBADV603	Manage Advertising Production	Elective
BSBADV602	Develop an Advertising Campaign	Elective
BSBMKG606	Manage International Marketing Programs	Elective
BSBFIM601	Manage Finances	Elective
BSBSUS501	Develop Workplace Policy and Procedures for sustainability	Elective
BSBMGT615	Contribute to organisation development	Elective
BSBINM601	Manage Knowledge and Information	Elective
BSBMKG609	Develop a Marketing Plan	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.