Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Business Administration
Certificate IV in Business Administration
BSB40507
D148
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.00 | 18/12/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use well-developed administrative skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of administrative 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
Accounts Supervisor
Executive Personal Assistant
Office Administrator
Project Assistant.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 1010 elective units
5 elective units must be selected from the Group A units listed below.
The remaining 5 elective units may be selected from the Group A or Group B unit listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level. If not listed below, 1 elective unit may be selected from either a Certificate III or Diploma qualification.
BSBITU307A Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy cannot be selected as an elective unit for this qualification.
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
Elective units
Group A units
Financial Administration
BSBFIA401A Prepare financial reports
General Administration
BSBADM401B Produce complex texts from shorthand notes
BSBADM405B Organise meetings
BSBADM406B Organise business travel
BSBADM411A Produce complex texts from audio transcription
Information Management
BSBINM401A Implement workplace information system
IT Analysis and Design
BSBITA401A Design databases
IT Use
BSBITU401A Design and develop complex text documents
BSBITU402A Develop and use complex spreadsheets
BSBITU404A Produce complex desktop published documents
Writing
BSBWRT401A Write complex documents
Group B units
Customer Service
BSBCUS401B Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies
BSBCUS402B Address customer needs
EBusiness
BSBEBU401A Review and maintain a website
Financial Administration
BSBFIA402A Report on financial activity
General Administration
BSBADM407B Administer projects
BSBADM409A Coordinate business resources
Innovation
BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment
Interpersonal Communication
BSBCMM401A Make a presentation
IT Support
BSBITS401B Maintain business technology
Marketing
BSBMKG413A Promote products and services
BSBMKG414B Undertake marketing activities
Medical Services Administration
BSBMED401B Manage patient record keeping system
Work Health and Safety
BSBWHS401A Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements
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
1. Group A Elective Units
Five (5) elective units must be selected from the Group A units.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0792 | BSBITU401A | Design and develop complex text documents | 70 | Unit of competency |
| D0774 | BSBITA401A | Design databases | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0793 | BSBITU402A | Develop and use complex spreadsheets | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D0754 | BSBINM401A | IMPLEMENT WORKPLACE INFORMATION SYSTEM | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0548 | BSBADM406B | Organise business travel | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D0547 | BSBADM405B | Organise meetings | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0705 | BSBFIA401A | Prepare financial reports | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0794 | BSBITU404A | Produce complex desktop published documents | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0551 | BSBADM411A | Produce complex texts from audio transcription | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D0546 | BSBADM401B | Produce complex texts from shorthand notes | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D1056 | BSBWRT401A | Write complex documents | 50 | Unit of competency |
2. Group B Elective Units
Five (5) units may be chosen from Group B units.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C320 | BSB40201 | Certificate IV in Business Administration | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVS9 | BSB40515 | Certificate IV in Business Administration | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
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