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    National code: BSB40520

    Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

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    OverviewAbout this course

    Develop your skills so you can provide sound leadership and confidently manage a team in different industries. Refine your leadership style and take your career to the next level with transferable leadership skills that are essential in varied roles.

    OutcomesWhat you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

    Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

    • Lead and manage a team in various environments

    • Promote team cohesion

    • Communicate effectively within the workplace

    • Demonstrate leadership through your own behaviour and high standards of conduct

    • Coordinate business operational plans

    • Monitor operational performance

    Course outcomes

    Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

    • A nationally accredited qualification at Certificate IV level

    • Experience leading teams

    • The ability to communicate effectively as a workplace leader

    • The opportunity to take your career to the next level and develop your leadership style

    • Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities

    SuitabilityIs this course right for you?

    Entry requirements

    Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol

    • There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.

    • This course is offered as a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.

    Entry recommendations

    To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

    • At least 2 years' post-school work experience

    • Sound digital skills and confidence working with technology such as computers, email software and online communications platforms

    • Access to a strong and stable internet connection as part of this course is offered via online learning

    • The ability to access and navigate the internet and use Microsoft Office suite

    • An interest in seeking leadership skills

    • You can plan your work and try to solve problems on your own.

    • You can read longer texts and understand their main ideas.

    • You can write short sentences and paragraphs that others can understand.

    • You can join group talks and share your ideas clearly.

    • You can solve maths problems you often see in real life.

    • You can use digital tools to do everyday tasks like writing or finding info.

    TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.

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    PathwaysFuture career and study options

    Career pathways

    Our graduates go onto roles like:

    Office Manager

    Office Managers organise and control the functions and resources of offices such as administrative systems and office personnel.

    • Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).

      65%

    • Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.

      47,300 workers

    • Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.

      46 years

    • Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.

      $1,310

    • Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.

      41 hours

    • Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.

      High

    • Gender share

      89% female

    • Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.

      Stable

    Other jobs include: team leader, supervisor, line manager, leading hand and frontline leader.

    Study pathways

    Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

    Previous study1 Course

    Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

    Further study1 Course

    Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

    Related study0 Courses

    Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.

    The Certificate IV in Leadership and Management does not have any related courses.

    Your experience counts

    At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.

    UnitsUnits taught in this course

    Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate IV in Leadership and Management qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 12 Units of competency, including 5 core and 7 speciality units.

    Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.

    Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.

    • Coordinate business operational plansBSBOPS402

    • Apply communication strategies in the workplaceBSBXCM401

    • Lead effective workplace relationshipsBSBLDR413

    • Demonstrate leadership in the workplaceBSBLDR411

    TAFE NSW servicesFacilities and support

    TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.

    • TAFE NSW Disability Support Service

    • TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support

    • TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)

    • TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service

    • TAFE NSW Libraries

    • Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential

    • Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home

    • LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills

    • Student associations – get social with our student community

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