Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Business Administration
Certificate IV in Business Administration
BSB40515
AVS9
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 27/09/2018 | Current | Transition (Replaced) |
| 2.00 | 14/01/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 25/03/2015 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification is suited to a range of individuals who use welldeveloped administrative skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of administrative contexts. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse information from a variety of sources.
They may provide leadership and guidance 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 = ten (10)This qualification has no core units
- ten (10) elective units, of which:
- five (5) elective units must be selected from the Group A units listed below
- five (5) elective units may be selected from the Group A or Group B units listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level
- if not listed below, one (1) elective unit may be selected from either a Certificate III or Diploma qualification from any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course
BSBITU307 Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy cannot be selected as an elective unit for this qualification.
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. Group A Elective Units
At least five (5) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUK26 | BSBITU401 | Design and develop complex text documents | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OAE68 | BSBITA411 | Design and develop relational databases | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUH20 | BSBITU402 | Develop and use complex spreadsheets | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUI60 | BSBINM401 | Implement workplace information system | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUK13 | BSBADM406 | Organise business travel | 20 | Unit of competency |
| AUI24 | BSBADM405 | Organise meetings | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUK70 | BSBFIA401 | Prepare financial reports | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUJ10 | BSBITU404 | Produce complex desktop published documents | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUH78 | BSBADM411 | Produce complex texts from audio transcription | 60 | Unit of competency |
| AUK37 | BSBADM401 | Produce complex texts from shorthand notes | 50 | Unit of competency |
| AUK28 | BSBWRT401 | Write complex documents | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Group B Elective Units
Up to five (5) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D148 | BSB40507 | Certificate IV in Business Administration | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFR1 | BSB40120 | Certificate IV in Business | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Nil
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