Qualification Outline
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Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership
Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership
BSB80320
BFS6
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 19/10/2020 | 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) elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below
- for the remaining two (2) elective units:
- up to two (2) units may be selected from the elective units listed below
- if not listed, up to two (2) units may be selected from a Graduate Diploma from this or any other currently endorsed Training Package qualification or accredited course.
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
All two (2) core units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCE16 | BSBSTR802 | Lead strategic planning processes for an organisation | 90 | Unit of competency |
| OCF63 | BSBLDR811 | Lead strategic transformation | 70 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Four (4) elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCD44 | BSBHRM615 | Contribute to the development of diversity and inclusion strategies | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OCF91 | BSBLDR812 | Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCD81 | BSBSTR803 | Establish business continuity management strategies | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OCF97 | BSBINS603 | Initiate and lead applied research | 150 | Unit of competency |
| OCD52 | BSBLDR813 | Lead and influence ethical practice | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OCE77 | BSBFIN801 | Lead financial strategy development | 90 | Unit of competency |
| OCE17 | BSBSTR801 | Lead innovative thinking and practice | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OCD93 | BSBPMG814 | Lead the portfolio | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OCD48 | BSBPMG810 | Prioritise projects and programs | 70 | Unit of competency |
| OCE45 | BSBTEC601 | Review organisational digital strategy | 55 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVT1 | BSB80215 | Graduate Diploma of Strategic Leadership | Qualification |
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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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