BSB40520 - Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

Version Effective: 19th of August, 2024

Course Details

Course Summary

Do you want to get into a supervisor role? CQUni can help you get there. When you complete the Certificate IV in Leadership and Management, you’ll have the confidence to manage people and resources to ensure timely business outcomes in a supervisory role.

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 are likely to provide leadership, guidance and support to others. They may also have some responsibility for organising and monitoring the output of teams.

They apply solutions to a defined range of predictable and unpredictable problems and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources.

This is a nationally recognised accredited course.

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 $4,824.00 (2026)
Fee for service per unit $402.00 (2026)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $302.00 (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

The achievement of this qualification requires you to complete 5 core and 7 elective units. Upon successful completion, students will receive a Certificate IV in Leadership and Management. 

Career opportunities: Supervisor, Coordinator, Team Leader, and Office Manager. 

Pathways: Students who complete the BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management will be eligible for direct entry into the BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management. Students may receive credit toward BSB50420 for units completed in BSB40520. 

Exit Points: Students who exit this course at any time prior to completion will receive a statement of attainment for those units of competency they have successfully achieved. 

Course Structures
COURSE STRUCTURE
ONLINE COURSE

Online self-directed: 12 - 24 Months

Part-time: 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
ONLINE COURSE

Cluster 1: BSB40520_C01: BSBPEF402
Cluster 3: BSB40520_C03: BSBTWK401
Cluster 4: BSB40520_C04: BSBLDR412
Cluster 5: BSB40520_C05: BSBXTW401
Cluster 6: BSB40520_C06: BSBLDR411
Cluster 7: BSB40520_C07: BSBLDR413
Cluster 8: BSB40520_C08: BSBOPS402
Cluster 10: BSB40520_C10: BSBSTR401
Cluster 11: BSB40520_C11: BSBPEF502
Cluster 12: BSB40520_C12: BSBSTR401

Online self-directed course study is structured into fixed intake study periods that have set durations of 10 weeks per intake period from the intake commencement date.  You will be able to access your learning materials two weeks prior to the commencement of the intake study period. You must be enrolled into your unit/s to be able to access your learning materials.

To ensure you can manage your study load, we strongly recommend students follow the recommended unit study sequence when enrolling and enrol in no more than 1 unit per intake or the units required to complete one cluster/stage unless otherwise advised.

BSB40520: GENERIC COURSE ELECTIVES

Cluster 12B: BSB40520_C12B: BSBCMM412
Cluster 12C: BSB40520_C12C: BSBCRT411
Cluster 12D: BSB40520_C12D: BSBOPS405
Cluster 12E: BSB40520_C12E: BSBWRT411

Students may choose to complete generic electives. The units within the Generic Course Electives are recommended units that students may choose. Please get in touch with the Course Management Team at spc@cqu.edu.au, for assistance substituting your elective units.

Course Assessment Information

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

Domestic 2021 Availabilities

Online Course

Domestic 2022 Availabilities

Online Course

Domestic 2023 Availabilities

Online Course

Domestic 2024 Availabilities

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Domestic 2025 Availabilities

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Domestic 2026 Availabilities

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