BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
Organisations in every industry are looking for individuals with the right management capabilities and real leadership potential. That’s why this comprehensive qualification is designed to enhance your key skills and knowledge as a manager while providing you with the expert insights you need to become an effective leader. You’ll learn to apply appropriate judgment and initiative in order to respond to complex situations and deliver consistent results, no matter which organisation you work for or the industry you’re in. You’ll also develop the vital cognitive and communication skills that will allow you to analyse information from a variety of sources and effectively communicate that knowledge to your team members and colleagues as well as your superiors and senior leaders.
Who should undertake this qualification?
If you’re accountable for key business objectives, either as an individual or as the leader of a team, the BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management is the qualification for you. It’s been designed for those professionals who are required to apply specialised leadership and management knowledge and skills and enables them to effectively leverage their professional experience. It’s also designed to enable you to apply creative and conceptual skills, express ideas and respond appropriately to complex problems.
Possible career outcomes*
Potential career pathways for graduates of this qualification include roles as an Executive Manager, Director Manager or Human Resources (Strategy) Senior Executive. Previous graduates of this program have gone on to roles ranging from clerical and administrative positions through to professional and management roles across a wide variety of industries including Financial and Insurance Services, Health Care and Social Assistance and Public Administration and Safety.
*As per data from the Australian Government Department of Education and Training as well as the National Centre for Vocational Education Research.
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Time Commitment
The time it will take to develop competency in the units that form this qualification is dependent on existing skills and experience.
Typically, to complete within the specified course duration, it is recommended that students commit approximately 17 hours per week to developing their competency through a range of learning, work-based skills testing and assessment activities
Study Options
Online Study
AIM provides a self-paced online study approach for VET qualifications. While this method of learning provides you with a flexible approach that can help integrate your personal and work schedules, it’s important to study consistently to achieve your goals within the course duration. To help you stay on track all participants in AIM courses are provided with an individual training plan.
The BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management qualification uses the myAIM learning platform to provide interactive learning content, support forums, and access to live virtually delivered seminars, drop-in coaching sessions, and assessment workshops, all completely online. Further support is available from assigned trainers via email and by appointment. Additional information about the study materials, course duration, and support are provided to new students via online orientation sessions.
Corporate Workshops
If you have several people wanting to study the BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management, AIM can develop a program for your organisation including contextualising it to your own business or industry.
The course structure for each delivery mode may vary slightly, so please speak with a Senior Training Advisor on 1300 658 337.
Assessments
Within the AIM assessment model, competency is demonstrated through answering knowledge questions and completing workplace-based practical assessment tasks. These tasks may include the need to utilise workplace-based activities involving others or participation in role plays, which will need to be videoed and submitted as part of the assessment evidence. You may be expected to source and research additional materials as part of your study.
Units of Competency
These units of competency have been developed in consultation with industry experts along with our facilitators who draw upon real-life case studies and examples to ensure the knowledge you gain is practical and applicable to your role.
This table below reflects the core units (C) and pre-selected elective units (E) of this course.
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| BSBCRT611 | Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving (C) – apply critical thinking in order to develop effective solutions to complex issues arising in the workplace. |
| BSBLDR601 | Lead and manage organisational change (C) – determine strategic change requirements and opportunities, and develop, implement, and evaluate change management strategies. |
| BSBLDR602 | Provide leadership across the organisation (C) – demonstrate senior leadership behaviour as well as personal and professional competence in inspiring and motivating others. |
| BSBOPS601 | Develop and implement business plans (C) – lead a business operation that covers the steps required to develop and implement business plans. |
| BSBSTR601 | Manage innovation and continuous improvement (C) – sustain and develop an environment in which continuous improvement, innovation, and learning are promoted and rewarded. |
| BSBCMM511 | Communicate with influence (E) – demonstrate ideas and concepts, negotiate persuasively, lead and participate in meetings, and make presentations to customers, clients, and other key stakeholders. |
| BSBHRM615 | Contribute to the development of diversity and inclusion strategies (E) – develop objectives and strategies that contribute towards diversity and inclusion within the organisation as well as monitor and evaluate trends and processes. |
| BSBSTR602 | Develop organisational strategies(E) – establish the strategic direction of the organisation, enhance competitiveness, and sustain these advantages, and implement the strategic plan with specific actions and initiatives. |
| BSBPEF501 | Manage personal and professional development (E) - develop personal work goals, plans and activities to meet work goals, measure personal work performance, including assessing competency against competency standards, and participate in development activities to develop professional competence. |
| BSBTEC601 | Review organisational digital strategy (E) – assess whether the organisation is fulfilling the objectives of its digital strategy according to relevant performance indicators. |
Additional Information
Completing the BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management opens doors to a world of further study with AIM as you may be able to use the units of competency as credit towards another AIM qualification. AIM offers Graduate Certificates and Diplomas in Management as well as the Masters of Business Administration.
For more information, speak to one of our Senior Training Advisors on 1300 658 337.
Entry requirements
To be eligible for enrolment at AIM into the BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management you must either:
- Have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma from the BSB Training package (current or superseded equivalent versions) and are currently employed in a workplace.
or
- Have completed Year 12 (or equivalent) or Certificate IV from the BSB Training package, and have a minimum of two years of equivalent full-time workplace experience in an operational or leadership role in an enterprise and are currently employed
All applicants must:
- be 18 years of age or older at the time of enrolment
- be technologically literate and have access to the Microsoft Office suite or equivalent
- have continuous internet access
- have access to a workplace
- have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) number (you can receive a USI or check if you already have one by visiting www.usi.gov.au/students/get-a-usi)
- have the ability to read and write English and display numeracy skills to at least Year 12 level.
Find out more about the AIM Student Entry Procedure.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Recognition of skills and knowledge gained through previous studies, work and life experiences may be used to award competency for Units of Competency within this qualification. Read more on Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer or call 1300 658 337.
Payment Options
Complete the enquiry form below or call 1300 658 337 to learn more about the following payment options and tuition fees.
- Pay upfront for the full cost of your qualification in one easy payment.
- Defer all or part of your tuition fees with flexible payment options through AIM's finance partner, zipMoney.
- Funding options may be available in your state, please contact us for more information.
