Certificate IV in Business Administration & Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

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1 of business, management and marketing Dual qualification BSB40515 & BSB42015 Certificate IV in Business Administration & Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

2 At Open Colleges, we are passionate about helping people from all walks of life to achieve their aspirations and dreams. For more than 100 years, we have been opening opportunities for people across Australia. Today, Open Colleges is blazing a new trail in online and distance education creating Australia s leader in next generation learning. Why study with Open Colleges? Freedom study where you want, when you want Our courses and learning materials have been designed specifically for open learning Our trainers are industry professionals with experience in supporting open learning students Our dedicated student support team is there to help you every step of the way Our virtual campus OpenSpace provides you with opportunities to interact with trainers and students Many of our courses are nationally recognised and meet professional licensing or registration requirements.

3 of business, management and marketing BSB40515 & BSB42015 Certificate IV in Business Administration & Certificate IV in Leadership and Management Expand your career opportunities with a double business qualification that equips you with the skills to work in a wide variety of positions in either the private or public sector. The combined BSB40515 Certificate IV in Business Administration and BSB42015 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management is part of a special initiative from Open Colleges. It allows students to gain both nationally recognised qualifications with greater speed and at less cost than if undertaken as separate courses. It may also give you the upper hand when it comes to employment opportunities, as you will be able to offer both the problem-solving and organisational expertise to run an office and the hands-on leadership skills required by a frontline manager. This double qualification is ideally suited to those already working and wishing to advance their careers or to new supervisors and team leaders wanting build the requisite skills. You can enrol anytime and study online or by correspondence when it suits you, completing the course in as little as 12 months. COURSE DETAILS Course number Delivery mode Course duration Assessments Qualification Nationally recognised POTENTIAL JOBS > Team leader > Supervisor > Leading hand E1096 Online Maximum 24 months Questioning, written reports, projects, portfolios of evidence Certificate IV Yes > Office administrator > Accounts administrator > Accounts team leader > Project assistant/leader > Executive personal assistant

4 BSB40515 Certificate IV in Business Administration & BSB42015 Certificate IV in Leadership & Management What you need to know about this course COURSE NUMBER E1096 How is the course delivered? This is an online course. This means that you will complete your knowledge and initial skills development through online learning. What is online learning? OpenSpace is Open Colleges online campus. Through OpenSpace you will: > Access your learning materials and assessments > Undertake and upload assessments > Engage and interact with your trainer > Participate in student discussions and find a study buddy > Access your assessment grades and feedback > Access student support services What learning materials are included with this course? Your learning materials are accessed through OpenSpace. These include: > Learner workbooks > Online discussions > Additional activities > Rich media - video resources and web links How is the course assessed? During the course, you will undertake: > Questioning > Written Reports > Projects > Portfolios of Evidence What about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)? We understand that you may already have many skills and areas of expertise that you have obtained in different ways and these are recognised through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. Open Colleges has developed an RPL application kit for this course. The Student Handbook, available on the Open Colleges website, provides more information about our RPL process. Alternatively, you can contact an Enrolment Consultant to discuss your RPL options. What is the duration of the course? The maximum duration for the course is 24 months. This is a guide only the time taken to complete your course will depend on your level of skill and knowledge. What will I learn? You will learn how to identify and source information needs and how to collect, analyse and report information. This certificate will also teach you how to prepare final general ledger accounts. Providing more comprehensive skills, this course will allow you to implement an organisation s procedures for providing WHS training and how to monitor procedures for identifying hazards and assessing risks. When you have completed the course you will be able to prepare for information system changes and implement participative arrangements for the management of WHS. Proficiencies in planning to achieve team outcomes will be learnt as well as gaining valuable skills in how to develop team cohesion.

5 BSB40515 Certificate IV in Business Administration & BSB42015 Certificate IV in Leadership & Management What are the admission requirements for the course? Minimum age requirements You will need to be at least 18 years old. Education requirements While there are no formal education entry requirements, Open Colleges suggests you should have completed schooling to Year 10 or equivalent, or hold a nationally recognised qualification relevant to this qualification, or have relevant vocational experience. English language requirements This course requires you to read comprehensive learner workbooks, undertake a range of written assessments and engage in online discussions. Furthermore, the delivery mode relies on the extensive use of written communication. As such, entry to the course requires English proficiency to Year 10 level or a NRT or Trade qualification at the Certificate III level or higher, or 2 years of work experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication, or the completion of an approved English language test (see website for details). Computing requirements You will need access to a computer and the internet and you must have basic computing skills. Minimum specifications for your computer are: > Microsoft Office 2010 or equivalent > Broadband internet connection > 2GB of RAM > CD-ROM or DVD drive > Adobe Reader XI or equivalent > You will also need access to a phone, printer, photocopier and scanner > Adobe Flash Player 10 or higher Specific requirements for Windows users: > Microsoft Windows 7 or higher is recommended > 2 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor (2GHz+ or faster recommended) > Adobe Flash Player 10 or higher Specific requirements for Mac OS users: > Mac OS X v 10.5 or higher (Mac OS X v 10.6 or higher is recommended) > 2 gigahertz (GHz) or faster Intel processor (2GHz+ or faster recommended) Audio-visual requirements You will need access to software to view online videos and images. Software such as Adobe Reader, Windows Media Player, Windows Photo Viewer etc. are available as free downloads from the internet. You will also need access to a digital video recording device and associated software to save and upload video files to OpenSpace. Many mobile phones and smartphones include this technology. What support services are available? During your studies with Open Colleges, you will have access to a comprehensive range of support services. These include: Academic support Your experienced trainers are available in OpenSpace to answer any questions you may have regarding the learning materials or assessments. Your course coordinator can also provide you with advice and support regarding the overall course. Student support The student support team is your one-stop service centre for all student administrative issues including enrolment, change of contact details, OpenSpace support, assessment results and certification. You can access the student support team in OpenSpace or by or phone. Learning support The learning support team is a dedicated team of specialists that provide you with a comprehensive induction to studying with Open Colleges as well as specific support if you encounter learning difficulties during your studies. Learning support resources, such as writing guides, are available in OpenSpace. You can access the learning support team via your trainer or the student support team. Peer support As a student of Open Colleges you can also access our study buddy system. This enables you to connect with other Open Colleges students studying your course that live near you. Students find this is a great way to keep motivated and build lasting friendships and networks.

6 BSB40515 Certificate IV in Business Administration & BSB42015 Certificate IV in Leadership & Management More information? The Student Handbook, available on the Open Colleges website, provides more detailed information on the support services available to students. We recommend that you read the Student Handbook prior to enrolling with us. What will I obtain on completion of the course? Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a nationally recognised dual qualification: BSB40515 Certificate IV in Business Administration and BSB42015 Certificate IV in Leadership & Management. Open Colleges is a Registered Training Organisation (Provider Number: 90796). Articulation pathways Successful completion of this program leads to partial completion of the Diploma of Leadership & Management BSB Please contact us for more information. What funding support options exist? Austudy/Abstudy This course is Austudy/Abstudy approved however you will need to apply directly to Centrelink for information on eligibility. Other courses you may be interested in > Certificate IV in Leadership & Management > Certificate IV in Business Administration > Certificate IV in Marketing and Certificate IV in Small Business Management (dual qualification)

7 BSB40515 Certificate IV in Business Administration & BSB42015 Certificate IV in Leadership & Management Modules and Units Once you are enrolled in this course, you will receive access to the first Modules, which contains the first set of units for the course. When you have successfully completed those units, you ll be given access to the next module. Code BSBADM405 BSBADM406 BSBWHS401 BSBMGT401 BSBLDR403 BSBINN301 BSBMGT403 BSBMGT402 BSBINM401 BSBWRT401 BSBFIA401 BSBFIA402 BSBLDR402 BSBLDR401 Unit Title Organise meetings Organise business travel Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements Show leadership in the workplace Lead team effectiveness Promote innovation in a team environment Implement continuous improvement Implement operational plan Implement workplace information system Write complex documents Prepare financial reports Report on financial activity Lead effective workplace relationships Communicate effectively as a workplace leader For full course competency details visit

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9 Studying with Open Colleges Open Colleges provides you with the freedom to study where and when you want. We understand that our students are constantly juggling multiple priorities, so our unique learning approach has been specifically designed to enable you to fit education and training around your lifestyle. After you enrol with Open Colleges you will be provided with access to OpenSpace our cutting edge virtual campus. Here are some of the key features and benefits of OpenSpace: Access Access your learning materials, assessments and additional online resources wherever you have an internet connection. You can also download your study guides, workbooks and assessments so that you can study wherever and whenever it suits you. Connections Connect with your trainers, assessors and other students. You can participate in the lively student discussions, link up with a Study Buddy or engage with your trainer. OpenSpace is also where you will submit your assessments and receive your grades. Support Access the student support team using the online enquiry feature. OpenSpace also provides a detailed searchable database of Frequently Asked Questions, so that we can provide you with 24/7 responses to many of the common queries. You can also contact the student support team by phone on To make your learning experience as easy as possible, we will send you any textbooks or other materials that are required as part of your course. I would like to thank you for allowing me to study with you. This experience has opened my eyes to what I want to do for the rest of my life...i can t wait to receive my certificate! I have had nothing but good experiences with you. Letiesha Laidlaw, Open Colleges Student Knowledge OpenSpace is your link to Gale our extensive online library. Through Gale you will have access to millions of academic, magazine and newspaper articles from around the world.

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