BSB40120　Certificate IV in Business

Cairns Vocational Course

BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (CRICOS 105723C)

Qualification Description

This qualification is suited to those working as administrators and project officers. In this role, individuals use well developed skills and a broad knowledge base to apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems and analyse information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

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Course Information

Intake Dates

2025:

· 7 October – Intake closed

2026:

· 27 January (completed enrolments must be submitted by 12/12/25)
· 20 April (completed enrolments must be submitted by 20/03/26)
· 13 July (completed enrolments must be submitted by 12/06/26)
· 6 October (completed enrolments must be submitted by 4/09/26)

2027:

· 25 January (completed enrolments must be submitted by 11/12/2476)
· 19 April (completed enrolments must be submitted by 19/03/257)
· 12 July (completed enrolments must be submitted by 11/06/27)
· 5 October (completed enrolments must be submitted by 3/09/27)

Course Duration

  • This course is delivered over 40 tuition weeks + term breaks
  • Classes are rostered for 3 days per week + self-study component.
  • Overseas students are required to be enrolled in a full-time course to undertake study
    for VET courses, a full-time course is a minimum of 20 scheduled course contact hours per week.

Study Modes

  • VET courses are a “blended delivery” combining interactive/face-to-face classes, guided research, class group activities, theory research tutorial, project work & research, and independent learning with academic support resources available.
  • Academic support resources is available on the course scheduled days during school terms at CCEB.
  • One on one student support is available by appointment only.

Assessments
A range of assessments are employed for this training program and the type of assessment is dependent on the nature of the unit of competency.  Assessments include demonstrations, observations, projects, presentations, knowledge tests, reports and interviews.

Timetable

Course Content

The BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business comprises 12 units packaged as:
6 core unit PLUS 6 elective units.
Students must successfully complete the following units:

Core units

BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices
BSBTEC404 Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment
BSBTWK401 Build and maintain business relationships
BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
BSBWRT411 Write complex documents
BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace

Elective units

BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities
BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
BSBCMM411 Make presentations
BSBOPS401 Coordinate business resources
BSBOPS405 Organise business meetings
BSBMKG433 Undertake marketing activities

Course Entry Requirements

  • Successful completion of Australian Year 10 or equivalent at minimum.
  • Applicants are to be over the age of 18.
  • Applicants should have reasonable computer skills including the ability to use and access to the internet.
  • English Proficiency:
     IELTS 5.0
    Or
    completion of Upper-Intermediate level CCEB
    Or
    B2 Level of CEFR – Common European Framework
    Or
    In the 2 years before applying for the student visa, applicants completed, in Australia and in the English language, either the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV or higher level, while applicants held a student visa 

Vocational Placement Requirements

No work placement hours required for this course.

Career Opportunities

  • Sales Agent
  • Sales Account Assistant
  • Project Officer
  • Office Administrator
  • Executive Personal Assistant
  • Administrator

Further Studies

On completion of Certificate IV in Business, students may pursue the Diploma of Leadership and Management at CCEB or other CRICOS registered training organisations.

Disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however CCEB policies, tuition fees and course content are subject to change without notice. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

 

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