BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
Team leaders and frontline managers are a vital link between employees and senior management in every organisation. This qualification has been developed to provide you with the comprehensive skills you’ll need to lead, guide and support your own team while organising and monitoring their workload. AIM’s BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management teaches the essential knowledge that will allow you to analyse information in order to apply solutions to a range of dynamic business problems.
Who should undertake this qualification?
If you’re in or looking for a role where you’ll be leading, guiding and monitoring the effective performance of individuals and teams, AIM’s BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management is designed as a great entry point into your new career. By taking a practical approach to expanding your own leadership and management capability, this qualification is designed to develop emerging leaders and managers across a range of industries and organisations.
Possible career outcomes*
Potential career pathways for graduates of this qualification include roles such as a Team Leader. 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 Retail Trade.
*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 10 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 BSB40520 Certificate IV in 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 BSB40520 Certificate IV in 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 |
|---|---|
| BSBLDR411 | Demonstrate leadership in the workplace (C) - evaluate own behaviour and performance against organisational standards and values and adjust to ensure they contribute to the integrity and credibility of the organisation, facilitate processes to make decisions that are based on relevant information, examination of options and associated risks, and input from relevant people |
| BSBLDR413 | Lead effective workplace relationships (C) - communicate and consult with team members, develop trust as a role model and maintain effective networks. |
| BSBOPS402 | Coordinate business operational plans (C) - identify resource requirements and performance objectives, manage and support personnel to achieve performance objectives, monitor operational performance, and provide reports on performance as required by the organisation. |
| BSBXCM401 | Apply communication strategies in the workplace (C) - select appropriate communication method for relevant audience and according to organisational requirements, and demonstrate problem solving techniques to negotiate and resolve communication challenges. |
| BSBXTW401 | Lead and facilitate a team (C) - assign tasks to team members with appropriate instruction, provide feedback and assistance, collate feedback on individual and team performance, identify and implement development opportunities for others, and manage conflicts and challenges according to organisational requirements. |
| BSBCMM412 | Lead difficult conversations (E) - adapt delivery style and tone according to the mood of the conversation, and understand and react to relevant personnel using conviction and empathy. |
| BSBOPS403 | Apply business risk management processes (E) - identify different types of organisational risks, consult with stakeholders to analyse and evaluate risks, and implement control measures. |
| BSBPEF402 | Develop personal work priorities (E) - monitor and obtain feedback on own work performance and access learning opportunities for professional development. |
| BSBSTR401 | Promote innovation in team environments (E) - encourage others to contribute to innovation, implement and communicate improvements, reflect on activities, feedback and challenges to identity improvement options, and model open and respectful communications. |
| BSBPEF401 | Manage personal health and wellbeing (E) - evaluate factors that may impact personal health and wellbeing in own personal life and work environment, locate and assess applicable resources, and monitor variations in personal circumstances, health, and wellbeing. |
| BSBPMG430 | Undertake project work (E) - develop a project plan, implement, monitor, finalise and review the project and determine lessons learned. |
| BSBWHS411 | Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs (E) - implement and monitor procedures for WHS training, hazard identification, risk control and record keeping. |
Additional Information
Completing the BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management opens doors to a world of further study with AIM. You may use the units of competency as credit towards other AIM qualifications including the BSB40420 Certificate IV in Human Resources.
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 BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management you 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 10 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.
