Qualification Outline
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Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership
Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership
BSB80215
AVT1
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 25/03/2015 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply advanced knowledge and skills in a range of strategic leadership and management roles.
Individuals at this level make high level autonomous decisions and use initiative and judgement to plan and implement a range of leadership and management functions in varied contexts.
They have full responsibility and accountability for personal outputs and for the work or function of others.
They use cognitive and creative skills to review, critically analyse, consolidate and synthesise knowledge, in order to generate ideas and provide solutions to complex problems. They use communication skills to demonstrate their understanding of theoretical concepts and to transfer knowledge and ideas to others.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = eight (8)- two (2) core units plus
- six (6) elective units, of which:
- four (4) must be from the elective units listed below
- two (2) units may be from the elective units listed below or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Graduate Diploma 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.
1. Core Units
The following two (2) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUH18 | BSBLDR801 | Lead personal and strategic transformation | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AUM35 | BSBLDR802 | Lead the strategic planning process for an organisation | 90 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
At least four (4) units must be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUH61 | BSBLDR803 | Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUK42 | BSBMGT801 | Direct the development of a knowledge management strategy for a business | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AUK22 | BSBLDR804 | Influence and shape diversity management | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AUI35 | BSBRES801 | Initiate and lead applied research | 150 | Unit of competency |
| AUI46 | BSBLDR805 | Lead and influence change | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AUL83 | BSBLDR806 | Lead and influence ethical practice | 70 | Unit of competency |
| AUH44 | BSBMGT802 | Lead design and review of enterprise systems | 65 | Unit of competency |
| AUL78 | BSBFIM801 | Manage financial resources | 80 | Unit of competency |
| AUH83 | BSBMGT803 | Use financial and economic information for strategic decision making | 90 | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFS6 | BSB80320 | Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Entry to this qualification is limited to those who:
Have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualification in related fields of study and 3 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a significant level of leadership and management responsibility and/or complexity in an enterprise.
or
Have completed a Bachelor degree in related fields of study and 2 years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a significant level of leadership and management responsibility and/or complexity in an enterprise.
or
Have five years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a significant level of leadership and management responsibility and/or complexity in an enterprise.
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