Certificate IV in Business

Course overview

Individuals in these roles carry out a mix of specialist and moderately complex administrative or operational tasks that require self-development skills. They use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base to apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems and analyse information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

NOTE: Enrolments in this course can be taken ALL YEAR ROUND.

Packaging rules

Total number of units = 12
6 core units plus:

• 2 elective units must be selected from Group A
• for the remaining 4 elective units:
  – up to 4 units may be selected from Groups A – J
  if not listed, up to 2 units may be selected from a Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma from this or any other currently endorsed Training Package qualification or accredited course.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Specialisations

This qualification can provide for specialisations. To achieve a specialisation, the following additional packaging rules must be adhered to:

• For specialisation in Leadership, 4 elective units must be selected from Group B
• For specialisation in Business Administration, 4 elective units must be selected from Group C
• For specialisation in Business Operations, 4 elective units must be selected from Group D
• For specialisation in Cyber Security, 4 elective units must be selected from Group G
• For specialisation in Financial Administration, 4 elective units must be selected from Group H

The achievement of a specialisation will be identified on a testamur as follows:

• BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Leadership)
• BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Administration)
• BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Operations)
• BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Cyber Security)
• BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Finance)

Core units

• BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices
• BSBTEC404 Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment
• BSBTWK401 Build and maintain business relationships
• BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
• BSBWRT411 Write complex documents
• BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace

Elective units

Group A – Self-development (Select 2 units)

• BSBPEF401 Manage personal health and wellbeing
• BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities
• BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence

Group B – Leadership

• BSBCMM411 Make presentations
• BSBCRT412 Articulate, present and debate ideas
• BSBHRM413 Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
• BSBLDR411 Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
• BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development
• BSBSTR401 Promote innovation in team environments
• BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team

Group C – Business Administration

• BSBOPS401 Coordinate business resources
• BSBOPS405 Organise business meetings
• BSBPMG430 Undertake project work
• BSBTEC401 Design and produce complex text documents
• BSBTEC402 Design and produce complex spreadsheets
• BSBTEC403 Apply digital solutions to work processes

Group D – Business Operations

• BSBMKG433 Undertake marketing activities
• BSBOPS402 Coordinate business operational plans
• BSBOPS403 Apply business risk management processes
• BSBOPS404 Implement customer service strategies

Group E – Sustainability

• BSBSUS411 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
• BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability

Group G – Cyber Security

• BSBXCS401 Maintain security of digital devices
• BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
• BSBXCS403 Contribute to cyber security threat assessments
• BSBXCS405 Contribute to cyber security incident responses

Group H – Financial Administration

• BSBHRM416 Process payroll