BSB40820 CERTIFICATE IV MARKETING AND COMMUNICATION

Course Overview

This course is designed for:

• Individuals who use well developed marketing and communication skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts; or

• Individuals who in these roles apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources; or

• Conversely, it may also apply to those individuals who may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others, however they typically report to more senior practitioners.

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

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

Pathways from the qualification: Students who gain the BSB40820 Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication qualification can further their study in the BSB50620 Diploma of Marketing and Communication or other Diploma level qualifications within the BSB Business Services Training Package, or other Training Packages.