Study Method Online
Institution Open Colleges
Recognition Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date Enrol anytime
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Course overview

This course will help progress your career to the next level.

Learn transferable leadership skills, which will take you from team member to manager. These skills can be used across many industries, allowing you to graduate with numerous career opportunities.

Electives in this course have been selected to meet current industry demand, meaning that you will graduate with a skill-set highly valued by employers.

When you complete your first module, can make application for free 12-month affiliate membership with the Institute of Managers and Leaders, which will give you access to a range of benefits, such as access to e-newsletters, blogs, events, and online resources. IML is a key industry membership organisation for managers at a variety of levels.

This course may also serve as a path into further study, including advancing to the BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management.

Who's It For?

This course is ideal for people who have no management experience but want to move into leadership roles.

The course is also perfect if you have recently stepped into management but have no qualifications and would like a strong set of skills that will help you become a better leader.

If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation. You may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and complete your studies faster. Please note – limitations do apply.

Job outcomes

  • Coordinator (business operations)
  • Distribution centre supervisor
  • Freight administrative supervisor
  • Frontline aales manager
  • Leading hand
  • Line manager
  • Production supervisor
  • Sales team Mmnager
  • Supervisor
  • Team leader
  • Warehouse team leader

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What you'll learn

  • Learn to demonstrate leadership in the workplace, including how to lead and facilitate a team
  • Learn to write complex documents
  • Learn to coordinate business operational plans
  • Learn to apply communication strategies in the workplace and how to develop and use emotional intelligence
  • Learn to apply critical thinking to work practices
  • Learn how to lead effective workplace relationships
  • Learn to develop personal work priorities
  • Learn to implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures, and programs
  • Learn to undertake project work
  • Learn to build and maintain business relationships

Recognitions

This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study method

  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration study load

  • Maximum 18 months
  • 23 hours per week of recommended study

Entry requirements

There are no mandated education entry requirements for this qualification, per the BSB Business Services Training Package.

There are no mandatory Open Colleges entry requirements.

It is also recommended that students:

  • Are 18 years old (note students under 18 will need permission from a parent or guardian to enrol)
  • Have language, literacy and numeracy skills that ensure the ability to read and comprehend technical terms and communicate effectively through email. These skills are equivalent to those that would be required to successfully complete Year 12 or ACSF Level 3
  • You will need to have completed Year 12, or a qualification at Certificate III level or higher
  • Access to a modern computer with video/audio playback capabilities and high-speed internet
  • Access to Microsoft Office or equivalent
  • Basic computing skills, including the ability to make a short video
  • Access to a digital video recording device to save and upload video/image files to OpenSpace, e.g., mobile phone/smartphone

Physical requirements

You’ll be required to operate office equipment and resources including telephone, photocopier, scanner and printer in a safe environment that includes an ergonomically sound computer workstation.

Equipment and tools

This course includes a requirement to record video and/ or audio roleplays. These will require participation by 1-2 other people sourced by you.

Language, literacy and numeracy

Our free online assessment tool can help give you an idea of the language, literacy and numeracy skills needed to study a VET course. This tool can also help you determine your learning level and help you plan your future studies.

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Pathways

  • Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB50420)

Course features

  • Delivered 100% online with online learning platform Open Space
  • Further develop your skills and abilities as a leader and performance manager
  • Learn practical, relevant skills that are transferrable across many businesses and industries
  • Course electives have been selected to meet current industry demand
  • Gain the skills to stay abreast of, drive, and adapt to change
  • Receive a 12-month affiliate membership with the Institute of Managers and Leaders

Recognition of prior learning

We understand that you may already have many skills and areas of expertise that you have obtained in different ways, and these are recognised through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.

Our Credit Transfer & Recognition of Prior Learning Policy, available in our website’s Key Student Information section, provides more information about our RPL process. Alternatively, you can contact an Enrolment Consultant to discuss your RPL options.

Assessment

  • Multiple choice quiz
  • Projects
  • Role plays
  • Video
  • Written assessments

Materials

Learning materials are accessed through our online platform, OpenSpace. These learning materials include:

  • Learning content
  • Media
  • Additional resources
  • Practice activities
  • Self-checks

Subjects

Core Units
BSBLDR411Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
BSBWRT411Write complex documents
BSBOPS402Coordinate business operational plans
BSBXCM401Apply communication strategies in the workplace
BSBPEF502Develop and use emotional intelligence
BSBCRT411Apply critical thinking to work practices
BSBLDR413Lead effective workplace relationships
BSBXTW401Lead and facilitate a team
And More!

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Payment options

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About Open Colleges

Open Colleges puts you at the centre of everything. As an institution, it measures its success in the success of its students. With more than 100 years of experience in distance learning, Open Colleges has the expertise in delivering education and training to individuals seeking to launch, change or accelerate their careers.

Open Colleges Australia focuses on meeting the specific needs of adult learners by delivering highly flexible, accessible and affordable learning opportunities. Its unique learning model provides you with ultimate control – to study anywhere, anytime and at your own pace. Its online campus – OpenSpace – provides you with access to learning resources, expert trainers and assessors, collaboration with other learners and a comprehensive range of support services. Open Colleges is the perfect solution for time-poor students with busy schedules, as it makes getting your qualification possible from wherever you are.

Open Colleges is a Registered Training Organization (RTO 90796)