BSB50120 Diploma of Business

Enhance your critical thinking and communication skills to excel in whichever business-related role you choose.

This qualification is an essential business course for business professionals across all industry sectors, with an array of topics such as operational plan management, risk management, resource and customer service management. This course can be offered as a traineeship through your employer and/or as a non-traineeship

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of commencing their course at VACCHO. In addition, all applicants must undertake a short assessment to determine whether this is the most suitable course for you, including determining your language, literacy and numeracy skills and readiness to study at this level. Where learning needs are identified, VACCHO will offer you additional support or refer you to a more suitable course.

Refer to Course Pre-Requisite section for any other requirements, such as previous units and employment arrangements that will also form a condition of entry.

COURSE HIGHLIGHTS

Learn how to apply fundamental skills to enhance critical thinking and communication skills to excel in whichever business-related role you choose.
Learn how to manage operations of a business by developing plans and managing resources.
Learn how to manage teams and communicate with influence.

AT A GLANCE

Duration

This course is typically offered over 13 months with classes held with classes held once a month, Tuesday – Thursday, 9am- 5pm

Delivery and Locations

Face to face classroom based at VACCHO, 17-23 Sackville Street Collingwood, VIC

Assessments

Written questions, presentation, observation, case studies, project, in class assessments

Cost (Fees & Charges)

Refer to Fees & Charges.

Ask about our RPL fees if you have previous equivalent experiences

Qualification

BSB50120 Diploma in Business subject to satisfactory course participation and meeting all VACCHO terms & conditions

WHY LEARN WITH US?

01 INDUSTRY RELEVANT

This training program has been developed in consultation with other ACCHOs and the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community sector to ensure its relevance.

02 EXPERT TRAINERS

Our staff have current on-the-job experience, bringing this into the training program to offer real industry training based on current industry trends.

03 EXPERIENCED SUPPORT TEAM

We offer in-house Mentors and support and have also teamed up with external experts to ensure that you are fully supported to succeed.

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

The units of competency listed below are an example of the units that would typically be included in this qualification.

The programs we deliver will be customised and contextualised to suit your and your employer’s learning needs and workforce objectives.

Unit Code

BSBCRT511

BSBFIN501

BSBOPS501

BSBSUS511

BSBXCM501

BSBHRM525

BSBOPS502

BSBOPS504

BSBPMG430

BSBLDR522

BSBPEF501

BSBWHS521

Unit Name

Develop critical thinking in others

Manage budgets and financial plans

Manage business resources

Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability

Lead communication in the workplace

Manage recruitment and onboarding

Manage business operational plans

Manage business risk

Undertake project work

Manage people performance

Manage personal and professional development

Ensure a safe workplace area

Core or Elective

Core

Elective

PRE-REQUISITES REQUIREMENTS

You must have basic digital skills to use Microsoft Office programs such as Word and PowerPoint such as creating and saving a new file, adding and editing text, tables, images and font. You must have basic internet skills to undertake online research.

RECOGNITION OF PRIOR STUDIES & EXPERIENCES

If you have previously completed one or more of the above units, please ask about our Credit Transfer services. If you have a range of work and life experiences that relate to one or more of these unit, please ask about our Recognition of Prior Learning/Competency (RPL) services.

If eligible, you will not be required to undertake these units again with us as you will receive recognition of your prior studies and/or experiences.

JOB PROSPECTS

Take a glimpse at the jobs you can take on—possible tasks, salary information, skill level required, and industry growth forecast: https://labourmarketinsights.gov.au/

FEES AND CHARGES

Refer to VACCHO Course Fee 2023

You may be eligible for a Fee Concession (VACCHO will check your entitlement for a Fee Concession as part of your enrolment and prior to the commencement of training). This includes for holders of a current Health Care Card, Pensioner Concession, Veterans Gold Card or self-identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent.

Travel and accommodation may be AbStudy subsidised for eligible students. Ask for further details.

WHAT I NEED TO BRING OR BUY

Desktop computer/laptop.
Stable internet connection with a minimum download speed of 3mbps.
An email account such as Yahoo, Hotmail or Gmail.
Microsoft Office (2010 version or later) – must include Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Video conferencing software (Zoom) preferred.

AM I ELIGIBLE FOR A SKILLS FIRST SUBSIDISED PLACE

You must:

Be an Australian citizen; OR b) a holder of a permanent visa; OR c) a New Zealand citizen.
Not be enrolled in more than two Skills First subsidised qualifications at one time

OR you may meet some of the eligible criteria if you:

Meet the Eligibility Exemptions Initiative requirements, eg. a retrenched worker or a JVEN client
Are eligible for a Commonwealth Job Trainer place, including aged 17 to 24 or a job seeker

FURTHER LEARNING PATHWAYS

BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
BSB60120 Advanced Diploma in Business

Training may be supported by Skills First Program, delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding. The student’s tuition fees are as published and are subject to change given individual circumstances. This nationally recognised qualification is delivered by VACCHO (RTO No: 20739 and which is responsible for the quality of all services and the issuing of accredited certification. This qualification provides the skills and knowledge to the industry standard but does not guarantee a job. We actively tailor training for people from diverse backgrounds, including those with disabilities and encourage all to apply.