Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Business Administration
Diploma of Business Administration
BSB50407
D166
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 18/03/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate their own work and/or the work of a team.
Job roles
Administration Manager
General Office Manager
Office Manager.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 88 elective units
5 elective units must be selected from the Group A units listed below.
The remaining 3 elective units may be selected from the Group B units listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level. If not listed below, 1 unit may be selected from either a Certificate IV or Advanced Diploma qualification.
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
Elective units
Group A units
Financial Management
BSBFIM502A Manage payroll
General Administration
BSBADM502B Manage meetings
BSBADM503B Plan and manage conferences
BSBADM504B Plan or review administration systems
BSBADM506B Manage business document design and development
IT Building and Implementation
BSBITB501A Establish and maintain a workgroup computer network
Project Management
BSBPMG522A Undertake project work
Group B units
Customer Service
BSBCUS501C Manage quality customer service
Information Management
BSBINM501A Manage an information or knowledge management system
Innovation
BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment
Management
BSBMGT502B Manage people performance
Recordkeeping
BSBRKG502B Manage and monitor business or records systems
Sustainability
BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability
Workplace Effectiveness
BSBWOR501B Manage personal work priorities and professional development
BSBWOR502B Ensure team effectiveness
1. Group A Elective Units
Five (5) units must be selected from the Group A units.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0776 | BSBITB501A | Establish and maintain a workgroup computer network | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0555 | BSBADM506B | Manage business document design and development | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0552 | BSBADM502B | Manage meetings | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0709 | BSBFIM502A | Manage payroll | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D0553 | BSBADM503B | Plan and manage conferences | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D0554 | BSBADM504B | Plan or review administrative systems | 60 | Unit of competency |
| WG182 | BSBPMG522A | Undertake project work | 45 | Unit of competency |
2. Group B Elective Units
The remaining three (3) units may be selected from the Group B units.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D1023 | BSBSUS501A | Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WB921 | BSBWOR502B | Ensure team effectiveness | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0755 | BSBINM501A | Manage an information or knowledge management system | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0985 | BSBRKG502B | Manage and monitor business or records systems | 45 | Unit of competency |
| D0846 | BSBMGT502B | Manage people performance | 50 | Unit of competency |
| WB920 | BSBWOR501B | Manage personal work priorities and professional development | 50 | Unit of competency |
| S8076 | BSBCUS501C | Manage quality customer service | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0758 | BSBINN301A | Promote innovation in a team environment | 30 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C331 | BSB50201 | Diploma of Business Administration | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVV5 | BSB50415 | Diploma of Business Administration | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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