BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management

CRICOS Course Code: 104264M

Are you a natural born leader? Enhance your communication and directional skills in our Diploma of Leadership and Management. You will study recruitment, emotional intelligence, communication, performance and employee relations in a hands-on environment with amazing and experienced mentors.

Start Dates

Monthly

Duration

58 Weeks

Study: 42weeks // Supervised Study: 4 weeks // Holidays: 12 weeks

Delivery Mode

Face-to-Face

15 hrs / week

Distance

5 hrs / week

Potential Career Outcomes

Direct Manager // Human Resource Manager // Office Manager // Professional Mentor

Location

Campus

Gold Coast

Entry Requirements

Academic Entry Requirement:

Students must provide evidence of successful completion of:

  • Certificate IV or Diploma requires a minimum of Year 12 OR a minimum of a Certificate III level qualification or higher
  • If there is no evidence of the above, the student must sit the Entrepreneur Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Test and achieve a satisfactory result

 

Please note: Home country evidence is accepted and must be translated

 

English Entry Requirement:

Students must pass a minimum of one of the following English Requirements:

  • Upper Intermediate Certificate or higher
  • Certificate IV level or higher qualification in Australia
  • IELTS 5.5-6, FCE Grade B or C, CAE 160-179, TOEFL 72-94, TOEIC 400-485 (listening), 385-450 (reading)
  • Entrepreneur Education English Test, achieving at least Upper Intermediate level

 

Please note: All English evidence provided must be within a 2 year validity period. Either within two years before the application is made, or within two years of the visa grant

 

Course Resource Requirements:

The following resources are required to complete this course:

  • Computer Requirements: Students will require continual access to their own laptop computer during class and outside of class to meet distance education requirements

 

Please note: students are required to purchase these items at their own expense

CREDIT TRANSFER

You may be eligible for Credit Transfers if you hold the same unit(s) from another provider. To be eligible; you must present your certified qualification at enrolment stage, together with the completed ‘Course Credit Form’. Once assessed, you will be notified of the outcome. Should your achieved units be equivalent, your CoE/course duration will be reduced according to the amount of time needed to complete the outstanding units.

Course Subjects

01. Lead by Example

BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships

One third of your life is spent at work, so it’s important to foster good relationships with your coworkers. You will learn how to successfully lead and manage workplace relationships within this unit and create a productive environment.

02. Emotional Intel

BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence

Emotional Intelligence is the ability to understand and respond appropriately to your own and other’s emotions. Learn how to identify the impact of your emotions on others in the workplace, recognise and appreciate the emotional strengths and weaknesses of others, promote the development of emotional intelligence in others and utilise emotional intelligence to maximise team outcomes.

03. Plan of Attack

BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans

The operations of a business is integral to success. Within this unit you will learn how to develop and monitor the implementation of operational plans to support efficient and effective workplace practices and organisational productivity and profitability.

04. Coach Them

BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness

Henry Ford famously said, “If everyone is moving forward together, then success takes care of itself”. This unit applies to individuals working at a managerial level who facilitate work teams who want to build a positive team culture. Learn how to apply discretion and judgement using a range of problem solving and decision-making strategies to get the best out of any team you lead.

05. Speak Easy

BSBCMM511 Communicate with influence  

Have you ever reflected on a conversation and thought “I should have said that”? I think we all have. This unit will help you present and negotiate persuasively, lead and participate in meetings and make presentations to customers, clients and other key stakeholders.

06. The Thinker

BSBCRT511 Develop critical thinking in others

Critical thinking helps employees solve problems and build strategies that make them better at their jobs. This skill is ever important in the workplace as you want your employees to logically connect ideas, find inconsistencies and solve complex problems.

07. My People

BSBLDR522 Manage people performance

Development of key performance indicators and standards coupled with regular and timely coaching and feedback provide the basis for performance management. This is an important skill for any leader who is required to review performance, reward excellence and provide feedback where there is a need for improvement. People performance is often coupled with developing and monitoring the operational plan.

08. Protect Yourself

BSBWHS521 Ensure a safe workplace for a work area

Learn how to establish, maintain and evaluate business workplace health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs according to WHS legislative requirements.

09. Snap Them Up

BSBHRM415 Coordinate recruitment and onboarding

Learn how to manage employee and industrial relations matters in an organisation in this unit. It involves developing and implementing employee and industrial relations policies and plans and managing conflict resolution negotiations.

10. You Said What?

BSBCMM412 Lead difficult conversations

Every group — whether it’s a family or a team in the workplace — has one: an uncomfortable, complicated or charged conversation that hasn’t happened but needs to. Learn how to navigate through these tough situations.

11. Plan Ahead

BSBHRM524 Coordinate workforce plan implementation

Workforce planning allows a business to plan for growth. In this unit you will learn how to research workforce requirements, develop objectives and strategies, implement initiatives, monitor and evaluate trends.

12. Keep the Peace

BSBHRM522 Manage employee and industrial relations

Learn how to manage employee and industrial relations matters in an organisation in this unit. It involves developing and implementing employee and industrial relations policies and plans and managing conflict resolution negotiations.

Timetable Information

Timetable

CLASS 2

CLASS 3

Please note; Timetables are subject to change.

Course Terminology

Workshop (teaching)
During this time your mentor will deliver planned training sessions which are aimed to give you the knowledge and skills required for the unit. Activities may include presentations, group work, interactive games or a range of other hands on and engaging experiences.

Collaborate (facilitated learning)
Your mentor will facilitate your learning during this time and provide guidance and assistance to complete assessment tasks that were introduced in the workshop sessions. You will work either collaboratively on projects and tasks, or complete independent research activities.

Distance Education

Canvas (Learner Management System)
Canvas is your online learning portal. Within this platform, you will be able to access your course learning materials, assessment requirements, and marked submissions. You will also be able to communicate with your Mentor within this platform, outside of timetabled hours. The system is user friendly and will help keep you on track throughout your studies.

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