Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as developing and emerging leaders and managers in a range of enterprise and industry contexts.

Course overview

As well as assuming responsibility for their own performance, individuals at this level are likely to provide leadership, guidance and support to others. They may also have some responsibility for organising and monitoring the output of teams.

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

Packaging rules

Total number of units = 12
5 Core and 7 Electives

  • 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.

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.

Core units
  • 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
Elective units

Group A – select at least 4

  • BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices
  • BSBLDR412 Communicate effectively as a workplace leader
  • BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness
  • BSBOPS403 Apply business risk management processes
  • BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities
  • BSBSTR401 Promote innovation in team environments
  • BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement
  • BSBTWK401 Build and maintain business relationships
  • BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs

Group B

  • BSBCRT412 Articulate, present and debate ideas
  • BSBOPS401 Coordinate business resources
  • BSBOPS404 Implement customer service strategies
  • BSBOPS405 Organise business meetings
  • BSBPEF401 Manage personal health and wellbeing
  • BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
  • BSBPMG430 Undertake project work
  • BSBSUS411 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
  • BSBWRT411 Write complex documents

How to enrol

Please contact 02 4226 1622 to arrange an interview with our Student Support Officer to ensure the course is right for you, discuss and choose your elective units and receive a final quote before enrolling.

This qualification is eligible for funding under Smart and Skilled.

For more information on Smart and Skilled visit smartandskilled.nsw.gov.au 

WEA Illawarra can be prevented from issuing you with a nationally recognised VET qualification or statement of attainment when you complete your course if you do not have a Unique Student Identifier (USI). If you have not yet obtained a USI you can apply for it directly at usi.gov.au/students/create-usi 

NOTE: Certificates will not be issued until satisfactory completion of all assessment requirements and all payments for the course have been received. 

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