





School of Leadership and Management
BSB50420: Diploma of Leadership and Management: CRICOS code: 03886K
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- hold as a minimum a Certificate IV or equivalent level qualification (current or superseded equivalent versions).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
Year | Intake Dates | |||
2021 | 11 January | 12 April | 12 July | 11 October |
2022 | 10 January | 11 April | 11 July | 10 October |
2023 | 9 January | 10 April | 10 July | 9 October |
2024 | 8 January | 8 April | 8 July | 7 October |
Course Structure
Core Units | |
BSBCMM511 | Communicate with influence |
BSBCRT511 | Develop critical thinking in others |
BSBLDR523 | Lead and manage effective workplace relationships |
BSBOPS502 | Manage business operational plans |
BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness |
Elective Units
Elective Units Selected for this Training product | |
BSBLDR522 | Manage people performance |
BSBSUS511 | Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability |
BSBPEF501 | Manage personal and professional development |
BSBFIN501 | Manage budgets and financial plans |
BSBSTR502 | Facilitate continuous improvement |
BSBWHS521 | Ensure a safe workplace for a work area |
BSB60420: Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management: CRICOS code: 03886K
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
- Have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma from the BSB Training Package (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: 64 weeks
The nationally accredited Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management 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.
Career Pathways
The outcome for this qualification is either the BSB60420 – Advanced 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 management level opportunities for holders of the Advanced 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:
- Managing Director
- Manager
- Department Manager
- Chief Executive Officer
- Quarry Business Manager
- Area Manager
- Business Analyst
- Business Development Director
- Senior Executive
- Executive Director 641
Course Structure
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 Selected for this Training product | |
BSBHRM613 | Contribute to the development of learning and development strategies |
BSBHRM615 | Contribute to the development of diversity and inclusion strategies |
BSBSTR602 | Develop organisational strategies |
BSBSTR801 | Lead innovative thinking and practice |
BSBSTR802 | Lead strategic planning processes for an organisation |