BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course is designed for:

• Individuals who are working as developing and emerging leaders and managers in a range of enterprise and industry contexts.; or
• Individuals, while assuming responsibility for their own performance, who are likely to provide leadership, guidance and support to others including organising and monitoring the outputs of teams; or
• Conversely, it may also apply to those individuals who may apple solutions to a defined range of predictable and unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources.

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Core Unit

Academic Entry Requirements

There are no pre-requisite entry requirements for this qualification. Magill College Sydney does not accept any students under 18 years of age, and therefore it is mandatory that all students who wish to enrol in this course must be at least 18 years of age at the time of course commencement.

English Entry Requirements

To satisfy the English language entry requirements, applicants must demonstrate proficiency equivalent to a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 or an equivalent test result. Acceptable evidence includes results from a recognised English language test, successful completion of an ELICOS program at the Upper-Intermediate level, or completion (or substantial completion) of an AQF Level 4 or higher qualification. Applicants may also qualify under exemption categories recognised by the Department of Home Affairs (DHA). Where formal evidence is unavailable, an applicant may satisfy this requirement through the successful completion of Magill College Sydney English placement test or by an approved ELICOS provider.

Resources Requirements

Student will require access to digital learning resources, access to video and audio recording, submit and complete assessment and participate in a range of communication and collaboration tools. As such, students can bring their own device (BYOD) to use their personal laptop, tablet or device to access a broad range of course related applications. Students will have access to on-site computers, free Wi-Fi and facilities to support their learning and assessment activities. The minimum IT requirements include: computer hardware (access to a desktop or laptop computer with headphones or in-built microphone with speakers); operating systems (for PC users, Windows 7 and above and for Mac users: OSX 10.8 and above); internet (a reliable, high speed broadband internet connection, with sufficient upload and download); web browser (the recommended web browsers for accessing the Student Portal are Firefox and Edge); and computer software (Microsoft 365 to create documents, spreadsheets and presentation).

Learning and Career Pathways Information

Preferred pathways for students into this qualification may include a number of entry points, including:

• A satisfactory completion of HSC Year 12 or equivalent; or
• For mature age entry (21 years of age or above) with vocational experience assisting in a range of environments, but without a formal qualification.

Pathways from the qualification: Students who gain the BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management can further their study in the BSB50420 Leadership and Management or other Diploma level qualifications within the BSB Business Services Training Package, or other Training Packages.

Assessment Methods

Assessments are determined over a period of time and through various assessment activities. Competency is determined after evidence is gathered by a combination of classroom activities, written assessments, and practical application of skills and knowledge. A number of approaches to course assessment are used by the College trainers/assessors. Assessment approaches may include: questioning; case studies; projects; assignments; presentations; role play; and/or written reports.

Qualification Packaging Rules

To attain the BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management qualification, twelve (12) units (Five (5) Core units and seven (7) Elective units) must be completed successfully. These units of competency have been selected in accordance with packaging rules, as specified in Release No. 4 of BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and ManagementPathways from the qualification: Students who gain the BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management can further their study in the BSB50420 Leadership and Management or other Diploma level qualifications within the BSB Business Services Training Package, or other Training Packages.

Upon completion of the qualification under the course structure listed below students will be issued with an AQF Qualification BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management. Students completing assessment requirements for part of a qualification will be awarded a Statement of Attainment, indicating which units of competency they have completed.

Recognition of Prior Learning or Credit Transfer

Magill College Sydney offers students the opportunity to apply for course credit through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT). For further information please contact the Administration Manager on (02) 8061 6980 or email admin@magill.edu.au