BSB40207
Certificate IV in Business
1. Overview
The Certificate IV in Business allows participants to develop key skills and knowledge applicable to a wide range of everyday business situations in order to ensure greater individual effectiveness within the workplace. The electives chosen incorporate a combination of practical skills and knowledge, together with research and workplace projects that will further develop and expand the skills of all participants.
After achieving the Certificate IV in Business, participants may then proceed to completing a range of Diploma qualifications.
2. Course Requirements
In order to successfully complete the Certificate IV in Business, 10 units are required, consisting of one (1) core unit and five (5) elective units from Group 1 and four (4) electives from Group 2.
The one (1) core unit includes:
| BSBOHS407A Monitor a safe workplace | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor the organisation\'s occupational health and safety (OHS) policies, procedures and programs in the relevant work area to meet legislative requirements. |
The five (5) Group 1 electives include:
| BSBADM405B Organise Meetings (Self-Paced) | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to organise meetings including making arrangements, liaising with participants, and developing and distributing meeting related documentation. |
| BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to be an effective and pro active member of an innovative team focusing what makes for an innovative team, what keeps it working well, how the structure of work can make a difference and what skills and knowledge are needed to maximise opportunities for innovation. |
| BSBCMM401A Make a presentation | This unit covers the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare, deliver and review a presentation to a target audience. |
| BSBPMG510A Manage projects (1 day) | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage a straightforward project or a section of a larger project. This unit addresses the management of projects including the development of a project plan, administering and monitoring the project, finalising the project and reviewing the project to identify lessons learnt for application to future projects. |
| BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information (Self-paced) | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to gather, organise and present workplace information using available systems. |
The four (4) electives from Group 2 include:
| BSBWOR404A Develop work priorities | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan one\'s own work schedules, to monitor and to obtain feedback on work performance and development. It also addresses the requirement to take responsibility for one\'s own career planning and professional development. |
| BSBWOR401A Establish effective workplace relationships | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to collect, analyse and communicate information and to use that information to develop and maintain effective working relationships and networks, with particular regard to communication and representation. |
| BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to promote teamwork. It involves developing team plans to meet expected outcomes, leading the work team, and proactively working with the management of the organisation. |
| BSBMGT403A Implement continuous improvement | This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to implement the organisation\'s continuous improvement systems and processes. Particular emphasis is on using systems and strategies to actively encourage the team to participate in the process, monitoring and reviewing performance, and identifying opportunities for further improvements. |
3. Format of the Qualification
The Certificate IV in Business is conducted over a 12 - 18 month time frame. A combination of off-the-job workshops and on-the-job project work, which has direct relevance to an organisation’s workplace, are the main training and assessment strategies for this qualification. An integrated approach to assessment will ensure that all units link together and build on previous knowledge and skills developed.
4. Funding and Investment considerations
At present, there may be Federal Government incentives available of $4,000 for existing staff members who do not have any equivalent qualifications at this level. Enrolment costs for the program are based on course fees of $395 per 1 day workshop and $895 per 2 day workshop if paid progressively. A discount of $500 applies to a full certificate enrolment and payment. Group discounts will also apply for in-house, customised courses.
5. Recognition of prior learning and experience
Any relevant courses and experience will be matched against all of the elements of competency and performance criteria for each unit, and credit given for those elements and standards already achieved. Evidence of competency can be certificates, examples of work, statements from employers/managers or verbal explanations.
Recognition of prior learning for the full course will be subject to a fee of $1975. Recognition of prior learning on a per unit basis will be subject to a fee of $200 per unit.
6. Money back guarantee
We offer a full refund of fees to any participant who is not satisfied with our training program, highlighting our confidence and expertise in being able to help people learn effectively and put it into practice.
7. Further Information
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Subjects and Schedule
Schedule for: 2010 | 2011
| BSBOHS407A Monitor a safe workplace | |
| BSBPMG510A Manage projects (1 day) | |
| BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment | |
| BSBCMM401A Make a presentation | |
| BSBADM405B Organise Meetings (Self-Paced) Self-paced | |
| BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information (Self-paced) Self-paced | |
| BSBLED401A Develop teams and individuals (2 days) Self-paced | |
| BSBWOR404A Develop work priorities | |
| BSBWOR402A Promote team effectiveness | |
| BSBMGT403A Implement continuous improvement | |
| BSBWOR401A Establish effective workplace relationships |
