BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management

COURSE OVERVIEW

This course is designed for:

• Individuals who apply knowledge, practical skills and experience in leadership and management across a range of enterprise and industry contexts; or
• Individuals who display initiative and judgement in planning, organising, implementing and monitoring their own workload and the workload of others, and may use communication skills to support individuals and teams to meet organisation or enterprise requirements; or
• Conversely, it may also apply to those individuals who plan, design, apply and evaluate solutions to unpredictable problems, and identify, analyse and synthesise information from a variety of sources.

Further information regarding BSB – Business Services Training Package can be accessed at: www.training.gov.au

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. Where formal evidence is unavailable, an applicant may satisfy this requirement through the successful completion of Magill College Sydney English placement test.

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 application. 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 (office software 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:

• BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management; 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 BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management qualification can further their study in the BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management or other Advanced 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 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 BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management, twelve (12) units (Six (6) Core units and Six (6) Elective units) must be completed successfully. These units of competency have been selected in accordance with packaging rules, as specified in BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management.

Upon completion of the qualification under the course structure listed below students will be issued with an AQF Qualification BSB50420 Diploma of 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