BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management

CRICOS Course Code: 104699F
National Qualification Code: BSB60420
Course Duration: 12 months
Target students: Domestic and CRICOS international students
Delivery Mode: Classroom + Structured self-study training
Delivery Site: Sydney Campus only
Start Dates: Please refer to UPC website.

Course Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply specialised knowledge and skills, together with experience in leadership and management, across a range of enterprise and industry contexts.

Individuals at this level use initiative and judgement to plan and implement a range of leadership and management functions, with accountability for personal and team outcomes within broad parameters.

They use cognitive and communication skills to identify, analyse and synthesise information from a variety of sources and transfer their knowledge to others, and creative or conceptual skills to express ideas and perspectives or respond to complex problems.

Entry Requirement

Minimum age: 18 years old or over.
English Proficiency:
- International students: IELTS overall score of 6.0 or equivalent, no less than 5.0 in each band (Please refer to the notes at the end of this page more details).
- Domestic students: Must pass the Language, Literary and Numeracy (LLN) Test. Exemptions are considered upon request.
Academic: To qualify for this program, applicants must meet one of the following criteria:
- Have obtained a diploma or higher qualification from an Australian or overseas education provider or
- Have at least two years of full-time relevant workplace experience in an operational or leadership role in an enterprise after graduating from high school.

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning

Credit Transfer (CT) and Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) are available for students who have studied business or management courses or have work experience in a business environment. If RPL and/or CT is granted, your study period and visa duration (for international students) will be shortened.

Resources Requirements

You can access all course learning and assessment materials using our Moodle system. The course materials fee is $200.

Course Outcomes

Occupational titles suited to this qualification include:

Centre Director / Supervisor
Children’s Services Coordinator
Childcare Worker
Children’s Services Team Leader
Children’s Services Advisor
Program Leader

Course Structure

Our course has been designed to meet the requirements for the BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management. It contains 10 units of competency as follows:

Five core units of competency and
Five elective units of competency.

	Unit code	Unit title
Five core units of competency
1	BSBCRT611	Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving
2	BSBLDR601	Lead and manage organisational change
3	BSBLDR602	Provide leadership across the organisation
4	BSBOPS601	Develop and implement business plans
5	BSBSTR601	Manage innovation and continuous
Five elective units of competency
6	BSBCRT511	Develop critical thinking in others
7	BSBCMM511	Communicate with influence
8	BSBHRM613	Contribute to the development of learning and development strategies
9	BSBINS603	Initiate and lead applied research development
10	BSBXCM501	Lead communication in the workplace

* Elective units of competency may be changed during the training program without prior notice.

Delivery Mode and Total Volume of Learning

We offer a blended delivery mode of classroom learning and structured self-study. The course has 36 studying weeks (4 terms) during a period of 12 calendar months.

During the term, you attend classes 14 hours per week and complete another 6 hours as structured self-study. On top of these, you study in your own time up to 15 hours per week then complete quizzes and assignments.

Assessment Method

Assessments are competency-based. The theoretical component of each unit is assessed in the form of written assignments, case studies, research projects, etc. while the practical component is assessed in a simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in the real business world.

Course Completion

Upon successful completion of all 10 units of competency of this course, you will receive the Australian nationally recognised qualification of the BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management which includes two documents, the Testamur and the Record of Results. If you do not complete all required 10 units, you will be issued a Statement of Attainment showing all units of competency that you have successfully completed.

Pathways

The BSB60420 is a Level 6 qualification within the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and is recognized by all AQF colleges. Upon successful completion of this qualification, you are eligible to enrol in various business and management courses at the vocational Graduate Diploma level or pursue a Bachelor’s degree at universities or higher education providers (See course articulation information).

Training and Other Facilities

UPC campus is fully equipped with required facilities including modern computers with internet access, data projectors, photocopiers, and a mini kitchen and common area.

Typical Weekly Timetables

Day 1 and Day 2 (14 hours): Face-to-face study with the trainer (Teacher).
Six hours of structured self-study: You follow a study plan recommended by your Trainer.

Other information

International students are permitted to have paid work up to 48 hours per fortnight (every two weeks) during the academic term and have no hour limit during term breaks or holidays.
Download the BSB60420 (Classroom) Flyer

English Entry Requirement for International Students:

Any AQF qualification at the Certificate IV level or above in any discipline, delivered and assessed in English, will be considered as meeting the English language entry requirement.
have completed (a) two years of your senior high school, or (b) an AQF Certificate IV or higher which was delivered in English language in Australia, or
come from an English-speaking country.
You may be required to sit for the UPC English Placement Test if deemed necessary.

Currency The electronic version of this document on the UPC website is the approved and most current version. Any printed version is uncontrolled and may not be up-to-date.

Disclaimer Course information is subject to change without prior notice.