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BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business

If you're looking for your next career move within the business services sector, the BSB40120 - Certificate IV in Business (release 1) is a qualification that can give you the training needed to perform complex administrative and operational duties.

This qualification comprises units that can provide you with the training needed in the business services sector and gain job critical skills to pursue mid-level office administration or business support roles. 

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12 units of competency
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Course Summary

Duration
Average 12-18 months
Units
12 units of competency

If you're looking for your next career move within the business services sector, the BSB40120 - Certificate IV in Business (release 1) is a qualification that can give you the training needed to perform complex administrative and operational duties.

If you already have experience in business administration and looking for a step up, this course can broaden your knowledge and skills to analyse information and to undertake complex problem-solving within an office setting. This course can give you the confidence to hone your leadership skills, allowing you to also provide effective support to your team members.


What you'll learn

This qualification comprises units that can provide you with the training needed in the business services sector. If you successfully complete this course, you may work towards pursuing mid-level roles within an office administration or business support capacity. In this course, you'll learn to:

  • Lead and facilitate a team
  • Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
  • Develop personal work priorities
  • Write complex documents

Other personal skills you may learn along the way include:

  • Complex problem-solving skills
  • Leadership
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Building rapport with clients and stakeholders


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Work in a simulated workplace

By studying with Upskilled, you'll get the opportunity to undertake tasks and/or assessments that are related to a workplace environment.

With online learning, we want you to develop some "work-ready" skills that complement well with the theory components of your course.

A simulated workplace allows you to undertake practical assessments that help you put your skills into practice. The simulated workplace can be accessed through our customised learning platform, MyUpskilled.

Inclusions

By choosing Upskilled, you will gain access to supplementary resources that can help with your studies. These inclusions aim to enhance your online learning experience, making it interactive and engaging. These include:

  • Access to Upskilled's customised learning platform, MyUpskilled
  • Student Support Team
  • Specialist trainers
  • Online tutorials

Video content access to:

Recognition of Prior Learning / Credit Transfer

You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer (CT) provided that you have supporting evidence of any prior education and work experience. This can either reduce your study load or shorten the duration of your course. Prior to enrolment, please speak with your Education Consultant for further details.

Following enrolment, you can request further information from Student Support. A trainer will then be assigned to assess your eligibility for RPL and/or CT.

Assessment
This course will have you undertake summative and formative assessments, write reports and/or create a portfolio, and participate in role-playing scenarios. You'll also be working on a variety of projects that require your own research as well as answering various written/oral questions that apply the theory you learn into practice.

Course Detail

This qualification is ideal if you're looking to pursue mid-level roles in business services where you'll undertake more complex administrative and operational tasks. It may lead to career outcomes where you work in a business administration capacity where you assume additional responsibilities, as well as provide leadership and support to the team.

This course will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to oversee an office, communicate effectively between stakeholders and efficiently build rapport in client relationships and business networks. It can also help you further develop a broad range of business skills that can lead to a promotion or career change.


About Self-Paced Learning

Upskilled wants to ensure that you get the best online learning experience, which is why we offer flexible and self-paced courses to suit your needs.

While online learning provides you with the flexibility of managing both your personal and work schedule, it's important to have a consistent approach so you don't fall behind.

We want to help you succeed, which is why all the courses delivered through Upskilled come with a training plan to help you stay on track.

On average, Upskilled students take approximately 13 months to finish a course.

Simply put, the more hours you dedicate to your course, the closer you'll be to the finish line.


Course Duration

This course is designed to be completed within 12-18 months.

There is no minimum timeframe to complete this course. Students who are highly motivated, well-organised, experienced and committed to making time to study can complete the qualification at an accelerated pace.

Please speak with one of our Education Consultants about your study and course completion goals.

 

Course Structure

To satisfy the requirements of this qualification, you'll need to complete the following units of competency.
  • BSBCRT411
    Apply critical thinking to work practices

    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use advanced-level critical thinking skills in a workplace context. This includes using methods of analysis, synthesis and evaluation. The unit applies to individuals who evaluate existing or proposed work practices. These individuals are typically responsible for reviewing or developing work processes, products or services that may be proposed or already existing.

  • BSBTEC404
    Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment

    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to understand the fundamentals of using digital technologies to collaborate in a workplace context, including working as part of a remote team. It involves undertaking a basic review of organisational processes to identify opportunities for using digital technologies to complete work tasks more efficiently and effectively. The unit applies to those who use problem-solving skills and take responsibility for adopting and promoting approaches to improve organisational operations, particularly relating to the use of digital technologies.

  • BSBTWK401
    Build and maintain business relationships

    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish, develop and maintain effective work relationships and networks through relationship building and negotiation skills required by workers. These workers may be within an organisation as well as freelance or contract workers. The unit applies to individuals with a broad knowledge of networking and negotiation who contribute to creating solutions to unpredictable problems. They may have responsibility for and provide guidance to others.

  • BSBWRT411
    Write complex documents

    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, draft and finalise complex documents. The unit applies to individuals who work in a range of business environments and are skilled in the creation of documents that are more complex than basic correspondence, memos and/or forms and that require review and analysis of a range of information sources.

  • BSBXCM401
    Apply communication strategies in the workplace

    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to facilitate and apply communication strategies in the workplace within any industry. This unit has a specific focus on the communication skills required for supervisor level workers with responsibility for other workers.

  • BSBWHS411
    Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs

    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and monitor an organisation’s work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs in the relevant work area in order to meet legislative requirements. The unit applies to those with supervisory responsibilities in a work area who have a broad knowledge of WHS policies and contribute well-developed skills in creating solutions to problems through analysis and evaluation of information from a variety of sources. They provide supervision and guidance to others and have limited responsibility for the output of others.

  • BSBXCM301
    Engage in workplace communication

    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate (through written, oral and nonverbal form) in the workplace within an industry. This unit applies to a wide range of workers, but has a specific focus on the communication skills required for workers with limited responsibility for others.

  • BSBCRT311
    Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment

    This unit describes skills and knowledge required to apply critical thinking skills to generate solutions to workplace problems in a team environment. The unit applies to individuals who are required to develop and extend their critical and creative thinking skills to different issues and situations. These individuals apply a range of problem solving, evaluation and analytical skills resolve workplace issues within a team context.

  • BSBPEF402
    Develop personal work priorities

    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and prioritise own work tasks. It also addresses the skills and knowledge to monitor and obtain feedback on personal work performance. The unit applies to individuals who are required to design their own work schedules and work plans and to establish priorities for their work. They will typically hold some responsibilities for the work of others and have some autonomy in relation to their own role.

  • BSBPEF403
    Lead personal development

    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to take responsibility for conscious decision -making processes to contribute to own personal development in the workplace. The unit applies to individuals who require enhanced personal and social awareness skills within the workplace and personal situations.

  • BSBXTW401
    Lead and facilitate a team

    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively lead and facilitate a team in a workplace within any industry. This unit has a specific focus on the teamwork skills required for team leader or supervisor level (depending on organisational structure) workers with responsibility for others or teams.

  • BSBLDR411
    Demonstrate leadership in the workplace

    This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead teams and individuals by modelling high standards of conduct to reflect the organisation’s standards and values. The unit applies to individuals who are making the transition from being a team member to taking responsibility for the work and performance of others and providing the first level of leadership within the organisation. These leaders have a strong influence on the work culture, values and ethics of the teams they supervise.

Completion Certificate

Entry requirements

Start date

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. To make sure you get the most out of training with us, the following enrolment process applies:

  • Once you have inquired, one of our friendly Education Consultants will contact you to ensure you have the right pre-existing knowledge and skills to achieve your chosen qualification.
  • A short language, literacy and numeracy assessment will need to be completed upon enrolment. 


To successfully complete this course, we recommend the following:

  • Have the ability to read and write in English and display numeracy skills up to a minimum level of Year 10.
  • Have access to a modern computer with high-speed internet.
  • Have access to a device with audio/video recording and playback capabilities.
  • Have basic computing skills, including the ability to make and upload short videos.
     

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RRP $4,250
 

Government funding

At both a state and federal level, government commitment to upskilling the Australian workforce has resulted in a comprehensive framework of funding schemes and incentive opportunities. As a result, many Upskilled participants are provided incentives by the Government to undertake training and/or find that their courses are heavily subsidised.

Government funding options for:
Certificate IV in Business

Career outcomes

Students who successfully complete this qualification may be able to pursue the following career outcomes.
Education pathways

If you successfully complete the BSB40120 - Certificate IV in Business, you may be able to pursue the following related qualifications:

Educators

Upskilled has a passionate team of trainers in the business faculty who are highly skilled in the areas of study we offer. Our trainers have qualifications and work experience that allows them to deliver training to help you achieve job-ready skills needed to make your next career move.

The business faculty offers additional support to students undertaking courses, giving you the opportunity to build rapport with your trainers. 

Trainers facilitate 'Ask Me Anything' sessions over Zoom where you can ask them questions about your assessments, offering you more guidance and support. This gives you a chance to virtually collaborate with other students as well. 

FAQs

What can I do with a BSB40120 - Certificate IV in Business?

The BSB40120 - Certificate IV in Business is a qualification that can give you the training needed to work in career opportunities within the business services sector. If you're already working in a business administration role, this course can be a stepping stone in elevating your skill set by teaching you how to lead and facilitate a team, write complex documents and demonstrate leadership in the workplace.

This course can give you the training to develop advanced skills in business administration and operations, helping you find career success as either a business administrator or administrative assistant. 

 

Who should enrol in this certification?

This course is ideally for those looking to build their skill set in undertaking complex operational and administrative tasks. The BSB40120 - Certificate IV in Business is ideal if you're keen to work in business services and want to be able to move into a mid-level or senior role as a business administrator. 

This can potentially increase your earnings, help you pursue that promotion, or even move onto a role with better benefits and flexibility. 

The BSB40120 - Certificate IV in Business is perfect if you're a busy professional looking to learn on your own terms, preferably outside of your work and personal commitments. 

 

How to enrol in a BSB40120 - Certificate IV in Business?

To enrol in the BSB40120 - Certificate IV in Business, you'll need to submit an enquiry form via the Upskilled website. The form will ask you to provide us with some key information about you, including your name, best phone number and email address. 

Once you submit the online enquiry form, an education consultant will be in touch with you within 48 hours to discuss your suitability for the course. 

You can also ask questions during the consultation if you'd like to learn more information on its payment options, learning content and the outcomes you can pursue if you finish the course.

 

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