Diploma of Leadership and Management

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1 of business, management and marketing BSB51915 Diploma of 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 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 of business, management and marketing BSB51915 Diploma of Leadership and Management This course has been developed for students with leadership and managerial aspirations as well as those seeking to formalise their practical leadership and management experience. Managers today are required to stay abreast of change, as well as to adapt to it and drive it. This nationally recognised qualification acknowledges these multiple challenges with a focus on practical skills that are relevant across business and industry. Under the direction of an experienced trainer, students will develop their abilities as leaders and performance managers, as well as their skills in strategic direction and financial planning. The flexibility of distance learning makes this course ideally suited to those currently working in business and needing to fit their studies around their employment. Throughout their studies, students will have access to a team of specialist trainers for study support. COURSE DETAILS Course number Delivery mode Course duration Assessments Qualification level Nationally recognised Awarded by POTENTIAL JOBS > Business manager > Team leader > Department manager E1070IN Online Maximum 18 months Questions, written reports, projects, portfolio of evidence, case studies, demonstrations/ presentations. Diploma Yes Open Colleges > Operations/facilities manager > Store manager > Retail manager > Branch manager > Production manager.

4 BSB51915 Diploma of Leadership and Management What you need to know about this course COURSE NUMBER E1070IN How is the course delivered? This is an online course. This means that you will complete your knowledge and 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? Your learning materials are accessed through OpenSpace. These include: > Learner modules > Learning activities > Rich media such as video clips, relevant articles and activities demonstrating the application of skills and interviews with industry specialists > Online discussions. How is the course assessed? During the course, you will undertake: > Questions > Written reports > Projects > Portfolios of evidence > Case studies > Demonstrations/Presentations What about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)? We understand that you may already have relevant 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 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 17 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 are the admission requirements for the course? Minimum age requirements You will need to be at least 18 years old. Education entry 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 Diploma.

5 BSB51915 Diploma of Leadership and Management 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 > Adobe Reader XI or equivalent Specific requirements for Windows users: > Microsoft Windows XP or higher (Windows 7 or higher is recommended) > 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processer (2GHz or faster recommended) > Adobe Flash Player 10 or higher. Specific requirements for Mac OS users: > Mac OS X v 10.6 or higher > 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processer (2GHz or faster recommended) > Adobe Flash Player 10 or higher. Audio-visual requirements You will need access to a digital video and audio recording device and associated software to save and upload video and audio files to OpenSpace. Many mobile phones and smartphones include this technology. 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 a download from the internet. Some assessments will require you to record audio or a video. In some assessments you will be required to provide evidence of interacting and communicating with other individuals. These individuals can be colleagues, friends or family. While this can be done face to face, you also have the option of using 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 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 leadership and management 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 qualification BSB51915 Diploma of Leadership and Management. Open Colleges is a Registered Training Organisation (Provider Code: 90796).

6 BSB51915 Diploma of Leadership and Management 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 BSBWHS501 Ensure a safe workplace Module 2 BSBPMG522 Undertake Project Work Module 3 BSBFIM501 Manage budgets and financial plans Module 4 BSBCUS501 Manage quality customer service Module 5 BSBMGT516 Facilitate continuous improvement Module 6 BSBHRM405 Support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff Module 7 BSBWOR502 Lead and manage team effectiveness Module 8 BSBMGT502 Manage people performance Module 9 BSBLDR501 Develop and use emotional intelligence Module 10 BSBMGT517 Manage operational plan Module 11 BSBLDR502 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships Module 12 BSBLED501 Develop a workplace learning environment For full course competency details visit

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8 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. 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 chose to study with Open Colleges because it is a distance learning specialist that provides a highly flexible course structure and I had to have the time to fit my studies around the priorities of running a business. After you enrol with Open Colleges you will be provided with access to OpenSpace our virtual campus. Here are some of the key features and benefits of OpenSpace: Jackie Kidd, Orange, NSW. 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. Connections Connect with your trainers, assessors and other students. You can participate in the lively student forums 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.

9 How to Enrol Enrolling with Open Colleges is easy: Just visit our website, select your course and enter your contact details. One of our friendly Education Advisors will be in touch to coordinate your enrolment OR Enrol by phone. Just call one of our friendly Education Advisors on Need more information? We appreciate that choosing the right course is important. If you would like to discuss your education options, please do not hesitate to call our education team on or with your questions.