Entry Requirements

• Be 18 years or over
• Be competent in written and spoken English with an IELTS Score of no less than 5.5or equivalent language test score
• Participate in a suitability interview prior to enrolment and be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm and ability to undertake this qualification, with the recommendation being made by the interviewer to the CEO and/or nominee who will make the final decision
• hold as a minimum a Certificate IV or equivalent level qualification (current or superseded equivalent versions).
• or
• Have two years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience in an operational or leadership role in an enterprise

 CRICOS course duration: 58 weeks

The nationally accredited Diploma of Leadership reflects the role of individuals who apply knowledge, practical skills and experience in leadership and management across a range of enterprise and industry contexts. Individuals at this level display initiative and judgement in planning, organising, implementing and monitoring their own workload and the workload of others. They use communication skills to support individuals and teams to meet organisational or enterprise requirements. They may plan, design, apply and evaluate solutions to unpredictable problems, and identify, analyse and synthesise information from a variety of sources.

Career Pathways

Employment Pathways into the qualification Individuals shall enter Diploma of Leadership and Management by satisfying the admission requirements.

Pathways from the qualification After achieving BSB50420 – Diploma of Leadership and Management, individuals could progress to Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management. Any alternative unit selection will need to be approved by the CEO and will be suitably documented with alternative Training and Assessment Strategy depicting the alternative units.

The outcome for this qualification is either the BSB50420 – Diploma of Leadership and Management or, should the participant depart the course before it has been completed, a Statement of Attainment for the units in which competency has been demonstrated. Employment Pathways All sectors of the global economies offer varied entry level opportunities for holders of the Diploma of Leadership and Management including public service, government business, education, health, manufacturing, mining, service industries, e-commerce and the retail sector:

These pathways may include but are not limited to:

• Transport Manager
• Distribution Centre Manager
• Information Services Manager
• Manager
• Corporate Services Manager
• Public Sector Manager
• Senior Manager (Public Sector)
• Office Manager
• Legal Practice Manager
• Operations Manager
• Warehouse Manager
• Business Development Manager
• Production Manager
• Business Manager