Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Business
Certificate IV in Business
BSB40212
J344
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 18/03/2013 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use welldeveloped skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.
Job roles
Administrator
Project Officer.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 101 core unitplus
9 elective units
5 elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below.
The remaining 4 elective units may be selected from the elective 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 III or Diploma qualification.
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
Where the packaging of this qualification meets the rules of a specialist qualification at this level, then the specialist qualification and not the generic qualification must be awarded.
Core units
BSBWHS401A Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements
Elective units
Customer Service
BSBCUS401B Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies
BSBCUS402B Address customer needs
BSBCUS403B Implement customer service standards
Continuity
BSBCON401A Work effectively in a business continuity context
EBusiness
BSBEBU401A Review and maintain a website
Financial Administration
BSBFIA402A Report on financial activity
General Administration
BSBADM405B Organise meetings
BSBADM409A Coordinate business resources
Innovation
BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment
Intellectual Property
BSBIPR401A Use and respect copyright
BSBIPR402A Protect and use new inventions and innovations
BSBIPR403A Protect and use brands and business identity
BSBIPR404A Protect and use innovative designs
BSBIPR405A Protect and use intangible assets in small business
Interpersonal Communication
BSBCMM401A Make a presentation
IT Analysis and Design
BSBITA401A Design databases
IT Support
BSBITS401B Maintain business technology
IT Use
BSBITU401A Design and develop complex text documents
BSBITU402A Develop and use complex spreadsheets
BSBITU404A Produce complex desktop published documents
Learning and Development
BSBLED401A Develop teams and individuals
Marketing
BSBMKG413A Promote products and services
BSBMKG414B Undertake marketing activities
Project Management
BSBPMG522A Undertake project work
Recordkeeping
BSBRKG402B Provide information from and about records
Relationship Management
BSBREL401A Establish networks
Research
BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information
Risk Management
BSBRSK401A Identify risk and apply risk management processes
Sustainability
BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
Writing
BSBWRT401A Write complex documents
1. Core Unit
One (1) unit must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WE723 | BSBWHS401A | Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
A minimum of five (5) and up to nine (9) units to be chosen from the elective units listed.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D145 | BSB40207 | Certificate IV in Business | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVV9 | BSB40215 | Certificate IV in Business | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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