BSB Certificate IV in Business Administration

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1 BSB40515 Certificate IV in Business Administration

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 in all industries. Today, Open Colleges is blazing a new trail in online and distance education and becoming 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.

3 BSB40515 Certificate IV in Business Administration This self-paced online course is designed to give you comprehensive administrative skills and a broad knowledge base in a variety of administrative contexts, including supervisory roles. This course is a nationally recognised qualification which will develop your abilities in applying solutions to a defined range of unpredictable business challenges. It will train you to analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. You will be guided by experienced trainers who have contacts within industry, as well as multiple support networks for student support. When you successfully complete this course, you will have gained valuable preparation for office administrator and project assistant roles, and you will also have established a pathway to further business studies if you wish to continue your education. COURSE DETAILS Course number Delivery mode Course duration Assessments Qualification Nationally recognised Awarded by POTENTIAL JOBS > Accounts Supervisor E1063IN Online Maximum 18 months Questions, case studies, written reports, project, portfolio of evidence. Certificate IV Yes Open Colleges > Executive Personal Assistant > Office Administrator > Project Assistant > Project Administrator > Program Administrator

4 BSB40515 Certificate IV in Business Administration What you need to know about this course COURSE NUMBER E1063IN 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 > Access your assessment grades and feedback > Access student support services. What learning materials are included with this course? The following resources are provided to you via OpenSpace: > Learner workbooks > Activities > Access to relevant legislation > News forums > Weblinks to relevant articles and resources > Video resources > Online discussions. How is the course assessed? During the course, you will undertake: > Questions > Case studies > Written reports > Project > Portfolio 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 education advisor to discuss your RPL options. What is the duration of the course? The maximum duration for the course is 18 months. To complete the course in this timeframe, we recommend that you study a minimum of 16.5 hours per week. 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? This course will equip you with a solid grounding of information to begin or proceed in your business career. You will learn how to prepare and develop spreadsheets and how to develop an automated or linked spreadsheet solution for a variety of applications. You will gain skills in identifying and sourcing information needs and how to collect, analyse and report information. As well as this, competencies in investigating current practices in relation to resource usage are highlighted on the curriculum.

5 BSB40515 Certificate IV in Business Administration What are the admission requirements for the course? Minimum age requirements You will need to be at least 18 years old. English language requirements This course requires learners to read online learner modules, undertake a range of task-driven assessments and engage in online discussions. Consequently, learners need to have an effective command of written and spoken English. As a guide we recommend that learners currently or have previously: > Been employed in a workplace for at least one year, where they predominantly use English language in verbal and written communications and/or; > Have successfully completed one year of study taught predominately in English language and/ or; > Have achieved an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination score of 5.5 during the past three years and/or; > Have achieved an overall pass score on our free Open Colleges Language, Literacy and Numeracy tool available on our website for a Certificate IV. 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 > access to a printer and scanner > Adobe Flash Player 10 or higher. Specific requirements for Windows users: > Microsoft Windows XP or higher (Windows 7 or higher is recommended) > 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor (2GHz or faster recommended) Specific requirements for Mac OS users: > Mac OS X v or later (Mac OS X v 10.6 or higher is recommended) > 1 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 video recording device and/or digital camera and associated software to save and upload video and image files to OpenSpace. Many mobile phones and smartphones include this technology. Some assessments will require you to record audio or a video. In some of these assessments, you might need to have friends or family participate in the recording. The requirements for these audio and video recordings vary. If the assessment specifies that you need to conduct the recording in a workplace, you have the option of engaging with friends or family to record these through other means, such as Skype. 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 trainers 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

6 BSB40515 Certificate IV in Business Administration 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 contact other students and your trainers to share ideas, study tips and information through Open Space. Your trainer will also use the discussions to provide relevant information such as articles and events in the business environment. 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 BSB40515 Certificate IV in Business Administration awarded by OpenColleges (Provider Number: 90796).

7 BSB40515 Certificate IV in Business Administration Modules and units Once you are enrolled in this course, you will receive access to Module 1, which contains your first unit for the course. When you have successfully completed this unit, you ll be given access to the next module. Module Code Unit Title Module 1 BSBADM406 Organise business travel Module 2 BSBADM405 Organise meetings Module 3 BSBADM407 Administer projects Module 4 BSBADM409 Coordinate business resources Module 5 BSBSUS401 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices Module 6 BSBINM401 Implement workplace information systems Module 7 BSBITU402 Develop and use complex spreadsheets Module 8 BSBWRT401 Write complex documents Module 9 BSBFIA402 Report on financial activity Module 10 BSBFIA401 Prepare financial reports 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, videos and additional online resources wherever you have an internet connection. You can also download your workbooks and assessments so that you can study wherever and whenever it suits you. 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 responses to many of the common queries. 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 Connections Connect with your trainers, assessors and other students. You can participate in the lively student discussions or engage with your trainer. OpenSpace is also where you will submit your assessments and receive your grades. 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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