Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Business Administration
Certificate III in Business Administration
BSB30407
D135
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.00 | 28/11/2011 | Current | Approved |
Description
Descriptor
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply a broad range of administrative competencies in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement. They may provide technical advice and support to a team.
Job Roles
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Accounts Payable Clerk
Clerk
Data Entry Operator
Junior Personal Assistant
Receptionist
Office Administration Assistant
Office Administrator
Word Processing Operator.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = thirteen (13)Two (2) core units plus
Eleven (11) elective units
Seven (7) elective units must be selected from the Group A Elective units
The remaining four (4) elective units may be selected from the Group A or Group B elective units or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course. If not listed, two (2) electives may be selected from a Certificate II or Certificate IV qualification.
Electives must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
1. Core Units
Two (2) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0790 | BSBITU307A | Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0887 | BSBOHS201A | Participate in OHS processes | 15 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Eleven (11) units to be completed.
The following group outlines one example of a training program for this qualification.
Please refer to the Training Package for the full details of available units.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0784 | BSBITU301A | Create and use databases | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S8072 | BSBCUS301B | Deliver and monitor a service to customers | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0789 | BSBITU306A | Design and produce business documents | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D0786 | BSBITU303A | Design and produce text documents | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0704 | BSBFIA304A | Maintain a general ledger | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0545 | BSBADM311A | Maintain business resources | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D0544 | BSBADM307B | Organise schedules | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D0751 | BSBINM301A | Organise workplace information | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D0703 | BSBFIA303A | Process accounts payable and receivable | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0702 | BSBFIA302A | Process payroll | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0787 | BSBITU304A | Produce spreadsheets | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D0747 | BSBIND301A | Work effectively in an educational environment | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C315 | BSB30201 | Certificate III in Business Administration | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J338 | BSB30412 | Certificate III in Business Administration | Qualification |
VET Info Notes
1. This qualification is the copyright of The Australian National Training Authority.
2. Further information on this qualification is contained in the training Package available from Australian Training Products Ltd., Tel: (03) 9630 9836.
3. This qualification was entered on to the STARS by the Central CSSN on 25/06/2008.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships
Nominal term for school-based traineeship is 18 months.