BSB40520 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.
As well as assuming responsibility for their own performance, individuals at this level provide leadership, guidance and support to others. They also have some responsibility for organising and monitoring the output of their team.
They apply solutions to a defined range of predictable and unpredictable problems and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources.
Our target market for this qualification will be:
- School Leavers
- School apprentices
- People working in the industry
- People who are unemployed and seeking entry into the industry
- International students
| Course code | BSB40520 |
| Start date | View Intake Dates |
| Delivery mode | Blended delivery: Face to face training, Virtual Classroom ( Zoom) |
| Duration | Domestic: 52 weeks International: 52 weeks (All the courses for International students are run over 2.5 days for a minimum of 20 hours per week)
** Please note: Duration in weeks may vary depending upon the amount of contact days per week. Duration may vary depending on the cohort and industry requirements |
RTO Requirements
International Students
The entry requirements for International Students are:
Must be 18 years old or over
Must have completed year 12 or equivalent
Must have a minimum IELTS score of 6 or
Must have a minimum TOEFL score of 64 or
Must have a minimum PTE Academic score of 50 or
Must have a minimum Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) score of 169 or
Must have a minimum OET score of B for each component
Domestic Students
Training and assessments are conducted in English. Applicants must possess sound written and oral English skills. You will be required to complete a Pre-training and Language Literacy and Numeracy Assessment.
All assessment tasks are completed using a computer and internet, and it is recommended that students have these available before or at enrolment. Student must possess digital literacy skills to be successful.
For inquiries regarding additional requirements, international and domestic students are encouraged to reach out to us either by phone at 13 13 89 or +61 3 9450 0500, or by visiting contact page.
Training Package
There are no pre-requisite or any other training package entry requirements to enrol in this course.
Visit our funding and fees page for more information.
Pathways from the qualification
While ETEA may not offer all the qualifications indicated within the pathway, the organisation advises relevant progression that may be attained such as:
- BSB40420 – Certificate IV in Human Resources
- BSB40120 – Certificate IV in Business Administration
or upskill by attaining:
- BSB50120 Diploma of Business
- BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management
Employment or occupational pathway
Job roles related to this qualification include:
- Coordinator
- Leading hand
- Supervisor
- Team leader
ETEA utilizes a range of assessment methods to assess student skills and competencies. These are as outlined below:
- Question and answer/written assessment tasks
- Role play/practical demonstration and observation of skills (as applicable)
- Observation of skills in a simulated environment (as applicable)
Assessment will be either a Recognition of Prior Learning pathway or a Training and Assessment pathway. For a Training and Assessment pathway, participants are advised of the assessment requirements at the start of each training session. Students not achieving competency in any of the assessments will be required to undertake another assessment under the terms and conditions of ETEA’s reassessment policy.
You can apply for recognition of prior learning, academic credit and work experience towards this qualification. During the course of your life you will develop a wide range of skills and knowledge. Through work, volunteer roles, family commitments and various tasks undertaken in everyday life, you are building up a bank of knowledge. The evidence of these skills and knowledge accumulated can be used to help you gain a qualification.
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Please note: dates are subject to change due to holidays and availability.
If the dates provided do not suit, please contact us at 13 13 89 or +61 3 9450 0500 via phone, or through our contact page, as we will accommodate dates to suit students’ needs.
| Intake Dates For 2024 | ||||||||||||
| JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC | |
| International Students | 8th | 15th | 15th | 7th | ||||||||
| Domestic Students | Please call us on 131389 or +61 03 94500500 for the intake Dates | |||||||||||
| Intake Dates For 2025 | ||||||||||||
| JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC | |
| International Students | 6th | 21st | 14th | 6th | ||||||||
| Domestic Students | Please call us on 131389 or +61 03 94500500 for the intake Dates | |||||||||||
| Intake Dates For 2026 | ||||||||||||
| JAN | FEB | MAR | APR | MAY | JUN | JUL | AUG | SEP | OCT | NOV | DEC | |
| International Students | 5th | 20th | 13th | 5th | ||||||||
| Domestic Students | Please call us on 131389 or +61 03 94500500 for the intake Dates | |||||||||||
To be awarded this qualification, competency must be demonstrated in 12 units,
consisting of 5 core units and 7 elective units.
(NB: Elective units may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements)
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
| Core | |
| 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 |
| Electives | |
| BSBLDR412 | Communicate effectively as a workplace leader |
| BSBLDR414 | Lead team effectiveness |
| BSBOPS403 | Apply business risk management processes |
| BSBSTR401 | Promote innovation in team environments |
| BSBOPS401 | Coordinate business resources |
| BSBOPS404 | Implement customer service strategies |
| BSBPEF502 | Develop and use emotional intelligence |
** Please note: electives may vary by state and are subject to change to meet client and industry requirements.