Qualification Outline

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Diploma of Advertising

Diploma of Advertising

Qualification
National Code:
BSB50107
State Code:
D163
TGA Status:
Replaced
DTWD Status:
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Field of Education
0805 - Sales And Marketing
Original TGA Release Date
18/03/2013
Approved Date
18/07/2008
Stream of Study
Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)
VET Act Classifier
C
Nominal Hours
500
Duration
2 Semesters
Current Release Number
4.00
Current Release Date
18/03/2013
VET Act Conditions
Releases
Release Version Release Date TGA Status DTWD Status
4.00 18/03/2013 Current Approved
Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base in advertising management and demonstrate a range of managerial skills to ensure that advertising functions are effectively conducted in an organisation or business area. Typically they would have responsibility for the work of other staff and lead teams in conducting advertising campaigns.

Job roles

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

account manager
advertising account manager
advertising creative director
advertising manager
copywriter
account planner.

Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 8
8 elective units

5 elective units must be selected from the Group A elective units below.

At least 2 elective units must be selected from either the remaining Group A or Group B units listed below, or from an equivalent level qualification in BSB07 Business Services Training Package.

The remaining elective unit may be selected from the units listed below, from this Training Package or from any current accredited course or endorsed Training Package at this qualification level or Certificate IV or Advanced Diploma level.

Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.

Elective units

Group A

Advertising

BSBADV503B Coordinate advertising research
BSBADV507B Develop a media plan
BSBADV509A Create mass print media advertisements
BSBADV510A Create mass electronic media advertisements
BSBMKG523A Design and develop an integrated marketing communication plan

Creative thinking

BSBCRT501A Originate and develop concepts

Financial management

BSBFIM501A Manage budgets and financial plans

Interpersonal communication

BSBCMM401A Make a presentation

Writing

BSBWRT501A Write persuasive copy


Group B

Advertising

BSBADV602B Develop an advertising campaign
BSBADV603B Manage advertising production
BSBADV604B Execute an advertising campaign
BSBADV605B Evaluate campaign effectiveness

Customer service

BSBCUS501C Manage quality customer service

Design process

BSBDES601A Manage design realisation
BSBDES602A Research global design trends

Information management

BSBINM501A Manage an information or knowledge management system

Learning and development

BSBLED501A Develop a workplace learning environment

Management

BSBMGT502B Manage people performance
BSBMGT515A Manage operational plan
BSBMGT516C Facilitate continuous improvement

Marketing

BSBMKG402B Analyse consumer behaviour for specific markets
BSBMKG501B Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities
BSBMKG502B Establish and adjust the marketing mix
BSBMKG506B Plan market research
BSBMKG507A Interpret market trends and developments
BSBMKG508A Plan direct marketing activities
BSBMKG509A Implement and monitor direct marketing activities
BSBMKG510B Plan e-marketing communications
BSBMKG514A Implement and monitor marketing activities
BSBMKG515A Conduct a marketing audit
BSBMKG520A Manage compliance within the marketing legislative framework
BSBMKG522A Plan measurement of marketing effectiveness

Work health and safety

BSBWHS501A Ensure a safe workplace

Public relations

BSBPUB501A Manage the public relations publication process
BSBPUB502A Develop and manage complex public relations campaigns
BSBPUB503A Manage fundraising and sponsorship activities
BSBPUB504A Develop and implement crisis management plans

Project management

BSBPMG522A Undertake project work

Relationship management

BSBREL501A Build international client relationships
BSBREL502A Build international business networks

Risk management

BSBRSK501B Manage risk

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

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
D0562 BSBADV503B Coordinate advertising research 60 Unit of competency
D0565 BSBADV510A Create mass electronic media advertisements 80 Unit of competency
D0564 BSBADV509A Create mass print media advertisements 80 Unit of competency
D4877 BSBMKG523A Design and develop an integrated marketing communication plan 80 Unit of competency
D0563 BSBADV507B Develop a media plan 60 Unit of competency
D0631 BSBCMM401A Make a presentation 30 Unit of competency
D0708 BSBFIM501A Manage budgets and financial plans 50 Unit of competency
D0649 BSBCRT501A Originate and develop concepts 30 Unit of competency
D1057 BSBWRT501A Write persuasive copy 40 Unit of competency
2. Group B Elective Units

Up to three (3) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code National Code Title Hours Type
D0856 BSBMKG402B Analyse consumer behaviour for specific markets 50 Unit of competency
D0969 BSBREL502A Build international business networks 40 Unit of competency
D0968 BSBREL501A Build international client relationships 40 Unit of competency
D0877 BSBMKG515A Conduct a marketing audit 40 Unit of competency
D0798 BSBLED501A Develop a workplace learning environment 50 Unit of competency
D0568 BSBADV602B Develop an advertising campaign 80 Unit of competency
D0956 BSBPUB504A Develop and implement crisis management plans 40 Unit of competency
D0954 BSBPUB502A Develop and manage complex public relations campaigns 50 Unit of competency
D1023 BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability 50 Unit of competency
WE733 BSBWHS501A Ensure a safe workplace 50 Unit of competency
WB921 BSBWOR502B Ensure team effectiveness 50 Unit of competency
D0867 BSBMKG502B Establish and adjust the marketing mix 50 Unit of competency
D0571 BSBADV605B Evaluate campaign effectiveness 60 Unit of competency
D0570 BSBADV604B Execute an advertising campaign 80 Unit of competency
D4868 BSBMGT516C Facilitate continuous improvement 50 Unit of competency
D0866 BSBMKG501B Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities 50 Unit of competency
D0871 BSBMKG509A Implement and monitor direct marketing activities 40 Unit of competency
D0876 BSBMKG514A Implement and monitor marketing activities 40 Unit of competency
D0869 BSBMKG507A Interpret Market Trends And Developments 50 Unit of competency
D0569 BSBADV603B Manage advertising production 60 Unit of competency
D0755 BSBINM501A Manage an information or knowledge management system 40 Unit of competency
D4874 BSBMKG520A Manage compliance within the marketing legislative framework 50 Unit of competency
D0669 BSBDES601A Manage design realisation 50 Unit of competency
D0955 BSBPUB503A Manage fundraising and sponsorship activities 50 Unit of competency
D0847 BSBMGT515A Manage operational plan 50 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
S8081 BSBRSK501B Manage risk 50 Unit of competency
D0953 BSBPUB501A Manage the public relations publication process 45 Unit of competency
D0870 BSBMKG508A Plan direct marketing activities 50 Unit of competency
D4871 BSBMKG510B Plan e-marketing communications 50 Unit of competency
D0868 BSBMKG506B Plan market research 50 Unit of competency
D4876 BSBMKG522A Plan measurement of marketing effectiveness 40 Unit of competency
D0670 BSBDES602A Research global design trends 30 Unit of competency
WG182 BSBPMG522A Undertake project work 45 Unit of competency
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C335 BSB50601 Diploma of Business (Advertising) Qualification
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AVU4 BSB50115 Diploma of Advertising Qualification
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Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Traineeships and Apprenticeships
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