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    Course code: BSB40520 | CRICOS Code: 104529B

    Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

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    Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
    Overview

    About this international course

    The Certificate IV in Leadership and Management equips you with skills to provide stable leadership and manage your team in a variety of working environments. With disruption affecting the industry, workplaces and careers, strong leaders are in demand to shape and reshape businesses across all industries.

    Develop your critical thinking and communication skills while practising in scenarios that will prepare you to steer your team to brilliance.

    TAFE NSW is Australia's leading education and training provider, with over 130 years of history. Our courses are designed in close consultation with industry, so you graduate with relevant, up-to-date skills and knowledge. Take your career to the next level, develop transferable skills and discover your leadership style with TAFE NSW.

    Outcomes

    What you'll gain

    Learn new skills

    Through theory and practical course work, you will learn how to:

    • Lead and manage a team in a range of environments and changing priorities
    • Manage a virtual team in a gig economy
    • Evaluate solutions to unpredictable problems

    Gain practical experience

    You will gain practical experience in:

    • Leadership and management across a range of industry workplaces
    • Planning, organising, implementing and monitoring your own workload and of others as well as evaluating solutions to unpredictable problems

    Develop your professional confidence

    Develop the personal attributes that will help you get ahead:

    • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
    • Build successful workplace relationships
    • Manage a diverse group of people at various levels of skill
    • Learn how to guide people to meet their goals

    Global industry demand

    Leadership skills are in high demand globally as businesses navigate through the fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0).

    Transferable leadership skills are in demand across a variety of sectors. With the Certificate IV in Leadership and Management, you will be able to apply what you gain to any role you have.

    Suitability

    International entry requirements

    At TAFE NSW each course has entry requirements. These help us to make sure that your course choice is right for you and help determine your suitability for a course. We want you to be confident in your decision and successful in your studies.

    Fees and locations

    Starting dates, course fees and locations

    As an international student, you can choose from a range of different courses, offered at various locations. Experience vibrant spaces, libraries, cafes and gyms, as well as places to make friends and socialise with other students.

    Additional costs

    Additional costs for uniforms, equipment, textbooks and materials (if applicable) range from $300 - $1,000 AUD per course.

    Structure and units

    What you will study

    At the start of your course, you will receive your timetable. You will need to study all core units and a range of additional units.


    Total number of units = 12 5 core units plus 7 elective units of which:
    4 elective units must be selected from Group A for the remaining 3 elective units: up to 3 units may be selected from Groups A and B
    if not listed, up to 2 units may be selected from a Certificate IV or above, from this or any other currently endorsed Training Package qualification or accredited course. BSBLDR411 Demonstrate leadership in the workplace BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships BSBOPS402 Coordinate business operational plans BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team

    Core units are the required units that you must complete.

    Pathways

    Continue your studies

    At TAFE NSW, you can develop your skills or build your expertise by studying a single course. You can also continue your studies with one of the following pathway options:


    Vocational study pathway

    Enrol in a range of TAFE NSW courses designed to help you kick-start your career and education goals. You can apply for a Student Visa that will cover the duration of your study.


    TAFE NSW degree pathway

    From certificates to diplomas, to a TAFE NSW degree, continue your studies with us to help build your success. You can apply for a Student Visa that will cover the duration of your study.


    TAFE NSW - university partnership pathways

    TAFE NSW has partnerships with a number of Australian universities. These universities offer guaranteed entry and credit transfer to eligible students. How much credit you are eligible for varies depending on the course and university you choose. You can apply for a Student Visa that will cover the duration of your study.


    Other university pathways

    You may gain entry to another university using your TAFE NSW qualifications. Acceptance and the amount of credit transfer may vary depending on the university and course studies. Check your credit eligibility.


    Keep learning with TAFE NSW

    Build your expertise with a TAFE NSW Business study pathway:

    Services

    Campus facilities and support services

    TAFE NSW offers you a range of on campus study environments you will have access to industry specific computer rooms, simulated workplaces, study and presentation areas as well as general student facilities to enhance your learning and student experience.

    Student facilities, amenities and support services include:

    • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
    • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
    • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
    • Smarthinking - online access to a tutor
    • LinkedIn Learning - an online resource that offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

    We're here to help

    If you have more questions about your course choice or study plans contact us today.

    Contact TAFE NSW International