Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management [BSB60420]

Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management (CRICOS Course Code: 105571C)

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.

Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

• Manager
• Area Manager
• Business Analyst
• Quarry Business Manager
• Senior Executive
• Business Development Director
• Executive Director
• Department Manager
• Managing Director
• Chief Executive Officer

After achieving the BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management, students may undertake further study to Bachelor Degree or other Advanced Diploma Level qualifications.

Entry Requirements

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Have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma from the BSB training package (current or superseded equivalent versions).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.

All international students must be able to demonstrate an IELTS 5.0 level of English language or equivalent. They have either completed their education to a level which is equivalent to an Australian Senior High School, College or University and are over 18 years of age.

Course Duration

This program is delivered 20 hours’ / week full time study ,15 hours face-to-face and 5 hours online using Moodle as platform, entirely off-the-job at SIBN campus through a combination of face-to-face trainer-led classes and practical classes involving small group and individual activities.

• Calendar Year: Seventy-eight (78) weeks
• Academic Year: Sixty (60) weeks
• Terms: 6 x 10 weeks = 60 weeks
• Term breaks: 6x3 weeks = 18 weeks
• Allocated hours: 900 face to face hours + 300 online hours = 1200 hours

Modes of study

Modes of study used at SIBN College include:

• Tutorial group discussions
• Lectures
• Group work and activities
• Audio or visual presentations
• Computer based learning
• Self-directed learning through research
• Case Studies and or Problem-solving exercises

Assessment Methods

This course includes a variety of assessment methods including:

• Practical demonstration / Observation
• Questioning
• Interview
• Case study/Scenario Problem solving
• Role play
• Assignment
• Written test/Knowledge Test
• Report
• Assignments
• Portfolio
• Short Q&A
• Project
• Presentations

Core Unit

BSBCRT611	Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving
BSBLDR601	Lead and manage organisational change
BSBLDR602	Provide leadership across the organisation
BSBOPS601	Develop and implement a business plan
BSBSTR601	Manage innovation and continuous improvement

Elective Units

BSBSTR501	Establish innovative work environments
BSBWHS605	Develop, implement and maintain WHS management system
BSBHRM614	Contribute to strategic workforce planning
BSBFIN601	Manage organisational finances
BSBINS601	Manage knowledge and information

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