BSB60420 – Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management

This qualification will be delivered over 52 weeks, including 40 weeks of training and assessment spread over 4 terms of 10 weeks each and 12 weeks of holidays.

This program is delivered in the classroom and through structured self-study.

10 units of competencies

• 5 core units
• 5 elective units

Code	Title	Core or Elective
BSBCRT611	Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving	Core
BSBLDR601	Lead and manage organisational change	Core
BSBLDR602	Provide leadership across the organisation	Core
BSBOPS601	Develop and implement business plans	Core
BSBSTR601	Manage innovation and continuous improvement	Core
BSBHRM614	Contribute to strategic workforce planning	Elective
BSBPMG633	Provide leadership for the program	Elective
BSBXCM501	Lead communication in the workplace	Elective
BSBSTR602	Develop organisational strategies	Elective
BSBSUS601	Lead corporate social responsibility	Elective

The Training Package requires that entry to this qualification is limited to those who:

Have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma from the BSB Training Package (current or superseded equivalent versions).
or
Have two years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience in an operational or leadership role in an enterprise.

Brookside International College has the following entry requirements:
International students must:

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
• Have an IELTS* score of 5.5 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
  • Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
  • Successful completion of an English Placement Test

*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted.  Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 5.5.

Potential employment options are in leadership and management roles in a range of industry areas.

Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into a range of Graduate Diploma qualifications, as well as higher education qualifications in business or management.

Students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning). The granting of course credit may affect course fees as well as the duration of the course.

This process is outlined in Brookside International College Student Enrolment and Completion Policy and Associated Procedures and Training and Assessment Policy & Associated Procedures.

The qualification is delivered over 52 weeks comprising of:

• Four (4) terms of 10 weeks each (40 weeks total)
• Holiday breaks amounting to 12 weeks (as specified in the timetable)

Students are required to attend 14 hours of classroom training per week and complete structured self-study of 6 hours per week.

Homework is expected to be approximately 5 hours a week.

The training and assessment schedule shows the weeks during which training is delivered and assessment conducted for each unit.

The total amount of training provided being structured classroom sessions is 336 hours and for structured self-study is 240 hours. Time scheduled for assessment in class is 224 hours. Homework which is unsupervised and may include research for assessments and general reading is expected to be on average 5 hours a week.

Total delivery and assessment hours therefore amount to 800 hours and the volume of learning (i.e., including unsupervised learning of homework) is 1,000 hours. A detailed breakdown of hours is provided in the Training and Assessment Schedule.

Brookside International College has decided on the course duration and amount of training taking into account the AQF Volume of Learning, which is typically 1.5 – 2 years and 1800 – 2400 hours. It is considered that the duration and amount of training provided will allow students the opportunity to fully absorb the required knowledge, as well as develop skills over time.

Where learners have prior skills and knowledge, they may apply for RPL or credit transfer, which will reduce the course duration if granted.

• Training rooms, including desks, chairs, whiteboard and overhead projector.
• Computers with Microsoft Office and access to the Internet.
• Learning and assessment materials as outlined in this TAS.

In addition, all students who are undertaking this qualification must have the following resources while in class.

• A laptop or computer that is installed with Microsoft Office or similar.

Brookside International College uses training and assessment resources from RTO Works, specifically their Business Works range, and has a complete set of training materials which includes the following:

• User Guide: The User Guide provides important information relating to the delivery of quality training and assessment.
• Trainer Guide: The Trainer Guide provides the trainer with training content, activities, delivery resources, and links to videos, further reading and additional material to help guide delivery. The Trainer Guide is in the ‘Training’ folder for each unit.
• Student Guide: The Student Guide provides students with learning content, activities and links to videos, further reading and additional material to help develop knowledge and skills
• PowerPoint presentation: Each trainer and student guide are supported by a PowerPoint presentation. The slides highlight key learning points.
• Trainer Guide Mapping: A trainer guide mapping is included with each unit of competency. It shows how the content of each guide aligns to the unit of competency. A trainer guide mapping is found in the ‘Training’ folder for each unit.

Enrolment fee: $350
Material fee: $500
Tuition fee: $15000