Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
BSB60420
BFQ8
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 specialised knowledge and skills, together with experience in leadership and management, across a range of enterprise and industry contexts.
Individuals at this level use initiative and judgement to plan and implement a range of leadership and management functions, with accountability for personal and team outcomes within broad parameters.
They use cognitive and communication skills to identify, analyse and synthesise information from a variety of sources and transfer their knowledge to others, and creative or conceptual skills to express ideas and perspectives or respond to complex problems.
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)Five (5) core units plus
Five (5) elective units, of which:
- three (3) 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 an Advanced Diploma or above, 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 five (5) core units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCE40 | BSBCRT611 | Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OCF05 | BSBOPS601 | Develop and implement business plans | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OCD65 | BSBLDR601 | Lead and manage organisational change | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OCE21 | BSBSTR601 | Manage innovation and continuous improvement | 65 | Unit of competency |
| OCD43 | BSBLDR602 | Provide leadership across the organisation | 60 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective units
Three (3) elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVW8 | BSB61015 | Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Entry to this qualification is limited to those who:
Have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma from the BSB Training Package (current or superseded equivalent versions).
or
Have two years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience in an operational or leadership role in an enterprise.
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