BSB40120 - Certificate IV in Business

Version Effective: 22nd of January, 2024

Course Details

Course Summary

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of Business Services job roles. These individuals may have supervisory performance accountabilities.

Individuals in these roles carry out a mix of specialist and moderately complex administrative or operational tasks that require self-development skills. They use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base to apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems and analyse information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

Requirements - To Be Eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

Entry Requirements

Completion of the bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher level course.

What is the purpose of bksb?

The bksb is an approved online review tool that will give the student a level for their English (literacy) and Maths (numeracy) levels, and can also help to identify any skill gaps or areas that the student might need additional support in.

Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $6,048.00 (2026)
Fee for service per unit $504.00 (2026)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $378.00 (2026)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire or Apply Now
Study Area
  • Business, Accounting and Law
Skill Area
  • Business Services
AQF Level Level 4: Certificate IV

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

This qualification consists of competency in 6 core and 6 elective units. Upon completing all 12 units, students will receive a Certificate IV in Business.

Career opportunities: Office Administrator, Project Officer, Team Leader, Personal Assistant, and Business Coordinator.

Pathways: Students who successfully complete BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business will be eligible for direct entry into the BSB50120 Diploma of Business or BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management at CQUniversity.

Course Structures
COURSE STRUCTURE
ONLINE COURSE

12 - 24 Months

One (1) unit per 10 week study period.

To ensure you can manage your study load, we recommend limiting your workload to no more than one (1) unit per study period.

Some students may progress at a faster rate based on their experience, knowledge, and skills, as they would be able to apply the actual context of workplace experience to their assessments.

  • Online
  • Domestic
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION SPECIALISATION

Cluster 9: BSB40120_C09: BSBTEC402
Cluster 10: BSB40120_C10: BSBTEC401
Cluster 11: BSB40120_C11: BSBOPS405
Cluster 12: BSB40120_C12: BSBHRM417
LEADERSHIP SPECIALISATION

Cluster 9A: BSB40120_C09A: BSBXTW401
Cluster 10A: BSB40120_C10A: BSBSTR401
Cluster 11A: BSB40120_C11A: BSBCMM411
Cluster 12A: BSB40120_C12A: BSBCMM412
ONLINE COURSE

Cluster 1: BSB40120_C01: BSBWRT411
Cluster 4: BSB40120_C04: BSBTWK401
Cluster 5: BSB40120_C05: BSBCRT411
Cluster 7: BSB40120_C07: BSBPEF402
Cluster 8: BSB40120_C08: BSBPEF502
Cluster 9: BSB40120_C09: BSBTEC402
Cluster 10: BSB40120_C10: BSBTEC401
Cluster 11: BSB40120_C11: BSBOPS405
Cluster 12: BSB40120_C12: BSBHRM417

Students must complete six (6) core units and six (6) elective units. 

Six (6) electives have been recommended for the Online Course delivery. 

Students should enrol in a maximum of one (1) unit at a time, commencing at Cluster 1 and progressing through to Cluster 12. 

For students wishing to enrol into more than the recommended one (1) unit maximum, this must be discussed with the Teacher before enrolling. 

 

This qualification can provide for specialisations in Business Administration or Leadership. 

To achieve specialisation in the Certificate IV in Business, choose:

Business Administration Specialisation - identified on the testamur as BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Administration)
Leadership Specialisation - identified on the testamur as BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Leadership)

For no specialisation, choose: Generic Course Electives - identified on the testamur as BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business

COURSE STRUCTURE
TRAINEE COURSE

12 - 24 Months

  • RPL/RCC/Credit
  • Online
  • Domestic
TRAINEE COURSE

Cluster 1: BSB40120_C01: BSBWRT411
Cluster 4: BSB40120_C04: BSBTWK401
Cluster 5: BSB40120_C05: BSBCRT411
Cluster 7: BSB40120_C07: BSBPEF402
Cluster 8: BSB40120_C08: BSBPEF502
Cluster 9: BSB40120_C09: BSBTEC402
Cluster 10: BSB40120_C10: BSBTEC401
Cluster 11: BSB40120_C11: BSBOPS405
Cluster 12B: BSB40120_C12B: BSBXTW401

Students must complete six (6) core units and six (6) elective units. 

Six (6) electives have been recommended for the Online Course delivery. 

Students should enrol in a maximum of one (1) unit at a time, commencing at Cluster 1 and progressing through to Cluster 12. 

For students wishing to enrol into more than the recommended one (1) unit maximum, this must be discussed with the Teacher before enrolling. 

Course Assessment Information

Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
Practical Task
Project
RPL
Course Learning Outcomes
Where and when can I start?

Domestic 2021 Availabilities

Online Course
Trainee Course

Domestic 2022 Availabilities

Online Course
Trainee Course

Domestic 2023 Availabilities

Online Course
Trainee Course

Domestic 2024 Availabilities

Online Course
Trainee Course

Domestic 2025 Availabilities

Online Course
Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time
Trainee Course

Domestic 2026 Availabilities

Online Course
Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
Trainee Course
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