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BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management
Dedicated to preparing today’s students to be leaders in the complex world of tomorrow.
Qualification Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply knowledge, practical skills and experience in leadership and management across a range of enterprise and industry contexts.
Individuals at this level display initiative and judgement in planning, organising, implementing and monitoring their own workload and the workload of others. They use communication skills to support individuals and teams to meet organisational or enterprise requirements.
They may plan, design, apply and evaluate solutions to unpredictable problems, and identify, analyse and synthesise information from a variety of sources.
Program Highlight
Course Duration/Fees
Full-time: Total 52 weeks (40 study weeks+ 12 weeks of breaks between study periods)
(Classes are rostered for 2½ days per week + self-study component. Full-time studies require students to attend a minimum of 20 scheduled course contact hours per week.)
Tuition Fees: Please refer to the Course Details/Prices link for more details.
- Application Fees: AUD$ 250.00 (applicable on new enrolments only, once-off fee)
- Resources Fee: AUD$ 500.00
The Resource Fee covers equipment and resources used in the delivery of your course at KCBT
The delivery methods for this course include
- Face-to-face classroom-based structured learning
- Simulated business environment
- E-learning (Not more than 33% of the course)
- Learners will be required to bring their laptop device (BYOD – bring your own device). For further details regarding the BYOD policy, please visit: Policies.
Entry Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or overe
- Must have completed Year 12 or equivalent
- Minimum 5.5 IELTS score & above or equivalent.or KCBT placement test.
- (Those students who do not meet the minimum English requirement will need to package this program with an English Course before proceeding to this qualification).
Course content
| BSBCMM511 | Communicate with influence | CORE |
| BSBCRT511 | Develop critical thinking in others | CORE |
| BSBLDR523 | Lead and manage effective workplace relationships | CORE |
| BSBOPS502 | Manage business operational plans | CORE |
| BSBPEF502 | Develop and use emotional intelligence | CORE |
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness | CORE |
| BSBFIN501 | Manage budgets and financial plans | ELECTIVE |
| BSBOPS501 | Manage business resources | ELECTIVE |
| BSBSUS511 | Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability | ELECTIVE |
| BSBXCM501 | Lead communication in the workplace | ELECTIVE |
| BSBOPS504 | Manage business risk | ELECTIVE |
| BSBTWK503 | Manage meetings | ELECTIVE |
Assessment
All units of competence will be assessed using a selection of tools (including portfolios, reports, role-plays, observations in the real simulated work environment, case studies, questioning, simulation activities, and knowledge-based assessments)
Recognition of Prior Learning
An application can be made for RPL when the learner believes that they have already attained the necessary skills and competencies elsewhere (work, other study etc.). The RPL policy, procedure and application form is available from the reception upon request or on the college website (https://kcbt.edu.au/students/forms/).
Learners will be required to provide evidence to support their application. The application will be processed and assessed in accordance with the KCBT RPL and recognition Policy and Procedure. Assessment includes a challenge test of skill demonstration in a simulated or real work environment.
Credit Transfer
Learners, who can demonstrate they already hold any of the Units of Competency specified above, may be eligible to receive a credit transfer for those units. They will need to submit a verified Certificate or Statement of Attainment issued by a RTO for recognition purposes.
Please complete RPL or Credit Transfer or Exemption Form (https://kcbt.edu.au/students/forms/) and attach detailed evidence of your relevant experience / study, completed academic transcripts and official unit description(s) to your application.
For all credit transfer request, the learner is required to authorize Keystone College of Business and Technology – RTO Code – 41183 to access the Unique Student Identifier (USI) transcript online to confirm the validity of the old transcripts. For more information on how to enable Keystone College of Business and Technology, to view your transcript, please watch this video: Watch Here
Learners who are awarded a credit transfer will be exempted from completing those units at KCBT and this will be recorded on the system as a variation.
Study Pathway and Career Opportunities
Career Pathway
Employment opportunities resulting from the completion of this course may include following job roles:
- Executive Officer
- Business Development Manager
- Project Consultant
- Office Manager
- Procurement and Contract Manager
Pathways from this qualification
After achieving the BSB50120 Diploma of Business, learners may consider pathways options including:
- BSB60120 Advanced Diploma of Business
- BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
- Other Advanced Diploma qualifications.
Students may be able to receive exemptions in the Advanced Diploma from some units based on this qualification.
Exit Points
- All units of Competency are delivered standalone. This provision is to enable flexibility and time for sufficient, reliable evidence to be gathered to enable assessors to make a competency judgement. Should a learner not be able to complete all the Units of Competency required to be awarded this qualification, they will be awarded a Statement of Attainment for the individual units of competency for which they have been assessed as competent.
- Upon successful completion of the full qualification.
KCBT policy prevents learners under the age of 18 from registering in KCBT courses or programs.
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Programs Cost
Our program costs are designed to remain transparent competitive and accessible for students from diverse backgrounds. Each academic program includes tuition fees, registration charges and essential learning resources ensuring students receive high-quality education and comprehensive academic support Costs may vary based on program type, course load, and mode of study (on-campus, hybrid, or online) We aim to provide exceptional value through modern facilities, expert faculty, and industry aligned curriculum making your investment in education both meaningful and future-focused.