BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
CRICOS Course Code:104599K
The target group for the BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management are those who may be:
- Seeking to pursue a career in management and executive positions in the organization.
- Seeking to progress in their career in the business, leadership and management
- Seeking a pathway into Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma or higher education qualifications.
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply specialised knowledge and skills, together with experience in leadership and management, across a range of enterprise and industry contexts.
Individuals at this level use initiative and judgement to plan and implement a range of leadership and management functions, with accountability for personal and team outcomes within broad parameters.
They use cognitive and communication skills to identify, analyse and synthesise information from a variety of sources and transfer their knowledge to others, and creative or conceptual skills to express ideas and perspectives or respond to complex problems. Typically, they would have responsibility for the work of other staff and lead teams.
A mixed delivery model is implemented including face to face training and training in simulated work environment. Training will take place at the Melbourne Education Institute facility at Level 1, 310 King Street, Melbourne VIC Australia 3000.
The following techniques are employed during face to face delivery depending on the subject matter: trainer presentations and demonstrations, PowerPoint presentations, individual tasks, case studies, research, role plays, practical demonstrations and group work.
During independent study time, students will be provided with textbooks to develop knowledge and understanding. This includes a mixture of theoretical information and tasks. Textbooks include sufficient information for the students to learn the topic, undertake to practise activities and complete tasks. Students will also be directed to undertake research tasks and access reference materials. Students will be supported by their trainers outside of class contact time.
Students may be provided opportunities for formative assessment during delivery. Trainers provide feedback to students on areas for improvements to facilitate the development of appropriate knowledge and skills and prepare them for summative assessment.
Melbourne Education Institute (MEI) has admission requirements as follows:
- Students must be at least 18 years of age at the time of their course commencement at the college.
- Students applying for this course will need to provide evidence of satisfactory completion of a Diploma program from BSB – Business Service Training package.
- Either a minimum IELTS test score of 6.0 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course.
OR
Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed at least 2 years of qualification in Australia leading to AQF level 6 Advanced Diploma qualification or higher.
Please Note: All the students commencing this course are required to complete an LLN test (other than those who have successfully completed Bachelor or higher qualification in Australia) and a pre-training review to assist MEI to identify student’s skills, experience and knowledge and needs for additional support during their study with Melbourne Education Institute.
Training Pathway
After achieving this qualification, student can articulate into a pathway to progress into Vocational Graduate Certificate qualifications or other higher education sector qualifications.
MEI will offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT) to all students through the enrolment process and will provide an application kit for RPL applicants. MEI has documented policies and procedures for these processes and students are provided details of how to apply for RPL or Credit Transfer through the enrolment process.
On successful completion of this course, students will receive a certificate of BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management and a Record of results. If student cannot complete all the units of competency as specified in this qualification, a Statement of Attainment will be provided to students to indicate the units they have successfully completed.
In order to achieve the BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management students must satisfactorily complete the following units of competency:
Core units
BSBCRT611 Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving
BSBLDR601 Lead and manage organisational change
BSBLDR602 Provide leadership across the organisation
BSBOPS601 Develop and implement business plans
BSBSTR601 Manage innovation and continuous improvement
Elective units
BSBHRM614 Contribute to strategic workforce planning
BSBMKG623 – Develop marketing plans
BSBWHS605 – Develop, implement and maintain WHS management systems
BSBSTR602 – Develop organisational strategies
BSBPEF501 – Manage personal and professional development
Please contact Melbourne Education Institute at 1800 986 100 for further details and ongoing specials (if applicable) on pricing.
Please refer to Fee and Refund Policy for further details on fees and refunds arrangements.
This course is delivered over 78 weeks including holidays on a full-time basis. This includes 60 weeks of term time (four 15-week terms) and 18 holiday weeks. During term time, students are required to attend scheduled classes (face to face and simulated work environment) for 20 hours per week. Classes are normally scheduled for 2.5 days per week. Students will be required to undertake additional independent study/ homework for approximately 75 hours per unit. Total course hours: Face to face classes – 60 weeks x 20 hours per week = 1200 hours. Independent study and assessment outside of class time – 10 units x 75 hours per unit = 750 hours. Total course hours: 1040 + 900 = 1950 hours.
