BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management
With the latest theories and practical approaches to management, AIM’s BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management is a nationally recognised business qualification designed to help plan, execute and evaluate your own work and the work of your team. Exploring the critical capabilities that make an effective manager, this program is divided into three distinct sections that cover the management of business, performance and people.
Who should undertake this qualification?
The BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management is a widely focused course, especially for those wishing to upskill in a number of leadership and management areas. Designed specifically for supervisors or middle managers that have responsibility for a team of people, as well as those who participate in operational planning and are involved in change management.
Possible career outcomes*
Potential career pathways for graduates of this qualification include roles such as a Business Manager, Human Resources Manager or Sales Team Manager. Previous graduates of this program have gone on to roles ranging from clerical and administrative roles to professional and management roles across a wide variety of industries including Public Administration and Safety, Health Care and Social Assistance as well as Education and Training.
*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 12 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 BSB50420 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 BSB50420 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
This table below reflects the core units (C) and pre-selected elective units (E) of this course.
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| BSBCMM511 | Communicate with influence (C) - present persuasively, negotiate effectively and lead productive meetings. |
| BSBCRT511 | Develop critical thinking in others (C) - identify critical and creative thinking concepts and approaches, and their application to a workplace context, facilitate relevant learning opportunities for others, and monitor team skill development. |
| BSBLDR523 | Lead and manage effective workplace relationships (C) - establish consultation and communication processes to recognise and support diverse workplace relationships. |
| BSBOPS502 | Manage business operational plans (C) - develop and implement an operational plan using a variety of information sources and consultation, communicate with stakeholders to explain the plan, and seek approvals, negotiate variations and engage work teams. |
| BSBPEF502 | Develop and use emotional intelligence (C) - increase self-awareness, improve relationship management and promote emotional intelligence in the workplace. |
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness (C) – model desired behaviour and practices, communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders about team performance plans and team performance, and evaluate and take necessary corrective action regarding unresolved issues, concerns and problems. |
| BSBCRT512 | Originate and develop concepts (E) - generate potential innovative solutions to identified issues, evaluate viability of ideas, present ideas and information to others, and refine chosen solution in response to feedback. |
| BSBLDR522 | Manage people performance (E) - develop workplans and performance indicators, monitor and assess team and individual performance, provide coaching and support, recognise excellence and ensure the achievement of performance standards. |
| 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. |
| BSBSTR501 | Establish innovative work environments (E) - establish procedures and practices that foster innovation in areas of work practice, reinforce the value of innovation to the vision and objectives of the organisation, and support innovation and collaboration of ideas to make improvements. |
| BSBSTR502 | Facilitate continuous improvement (E) - develop systems and processes to enable continuous improvement through effective coaching and knowledge management practices. |
| BSBTWK501 | Lead diversity and inclusion (E) - implement strategies to improve awareness of challenges experienced by individuals from diverse groups in the work team, follow procedures for handling complaints or harassment allegations, and promote the benefits of diversity to others both internally and externally. |
Additional Information
Completing the BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management gives you the opportunity to explore further qualification opportunities such as the BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management. In addition, AIM also offers a Graduate Certificate in Management, Graduate Diploma in Management and 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 BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management all applicants must:
- have a minimum of two years equivalent full-time workplace experience
- 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.
