Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

You’ll develop the communication skills and leadership strategies to develop teams, build business networks, implement operational plans and lead diverse teams.

You will gain the leadership skills necessary to work in wide range of organisations and industries.

On completion, you will know how to:

coordinate business resources promote innovation in a team environment implement operation plans lead team effectiveness implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements build client relationships.

Please note:

this qualification is not open for general enrolments.

Contact Victoria University Polytechnic (external link) to find out more about our workforce training solutions.

To be awarded BSB42015 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management, a student must successfully complete a total of twelve (12) units of competency, comprising of:

• four (4) core units, and;
• eight (8) elective units, of which:
• four (4) units must be from Group A;
• four (4) units may be selected from Group A or Group B;
• one (1) unit may be selected from any currently endorsed training package at Certificate IV Level or above or any accredited course at Certificate IV level.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome as well as be approved by the Polytechnic.

Course structure and units

CORE UNITS

• BSBLDR401 - Communicate effectively as a workplace leader
• BSBLDR402 - Lead effective workplace relationships
• BSBLDR403 - Lead team effectiveness
• BSBMGT402 - Implement operational plan

ELECTIVE UNITS

Group A

• BSBADM409 - Coordinate business resources
• BSBINN301 - Promote innovation in a team environment
• BSBLDR404 - Lead a diverse workforce
• BSBMGT403 - Implement continuous improvement
• BSBREL402 - Build client relationships and business networks
• BSBRSK401 - Identify risk and apply risk management processes
• BSBWHS401 - Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements
• BSBWOR404 - Develop work priorities

Group B

• BSBCMM401 - Make a presentation
• BSBCUS402 - Address customer needs
• BSBLED401 - Develop teams and individuals
• BSBPMG522 - Undertake project work

Imported

• BSBREL401 - Establish networks
• BSBSMB404 - Undertake small business planning

Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Credit Transfers

Previous completion of units at the Polytechnic or any other Registered Training Organisation and/or previous attainment of skills and knowledge may be credited towards this course. Units must satisfy the completion rules of the qualification and be assessed as appropriate by the Polytechnic.

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs.

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.

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 provide leadership, guidance and support to others. They also have some responsibility for organising and monitoring the output of their team.

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