Certificate IV in Business
This qualification will equip you with the essential skills to complete a wide range of administrative and operational tasks within an organisation.
Learn to articulate and present your ideas, write complex documents, build and maintain business relationships, implement safety procedures, and coordinate operational plans.
Your valuable skillset will be transferable across many industries and roles, with the ability to think critically and apply solutions to a range of unpredictable problems.
Not sure what area you want to specialise in yet? This is the perfect foundation for diploma courses in business, leadership and management and project management.
Career Opportunities
Upon graduation, your newly acquired skillset means you could start your career as a:
- Personal Assistant
- Office Administrator
- Sales Assistant
- Analyst
Qualification Structure and Course Content
This qualification applies to a range of administrative roles in varied contexts.
Individuals in these positions use some discretion and judgement and may provide technical advice and support to a team.
Module A: Projects & concepts
| Subject | Unit of Competency |
|---|---|
| BSBCRT412 | Articulate, present and debate ideas |
| BSBPMG430 | Undertake project work |
Module B: Business Computing
| Subject | Unit of Competency |
|---|---|
| BSBITU306 | Design and produce business documents |
| BSBITU314 | Design and produce spreadsheets |
Module C: Customer Service
| Subject | Unit of Competency |
|---|---|
| BSBWHS201 | Contribute to health and safety of self and others |
| BSBPRO301 | Recommend products and services |
Module D: Business Communication
| Subject | Unit of Competency |
|---|---|
| BSBADM302 | Produce texts from notes |
| BSBITU307 | Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy |
Module E: Business Communication
| Subject | Unit of Competency |
|---|---|
| BSBADM302 | Produce texts from notes |
| BSBITU307 | Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy |
Module F: Business Communication
| Subject | Unit of Competency |
|---|---|
| BSBADM302 | Produce texts from notes |
| BSBITU307 | Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy |
Sample Timetable
Terms and Breaks
This qualification is delivered over 6 terms of 9 weeks. The total study period is 54 weeks.
Your exact enrolment and break lengths depend on your start date.
* Please note the Christmas/New Year break is 7 weeks and the first break of 2022 is 4 weeks long.
Delivery and Assessment
All vocational courses are assessed through a combination of assessment types that may include written assignments, case studies, reports, group tasks, portfolios and/or presentations. Students must successfully pass all units to complete the qualification.
All course materials and workbooks are available for free download from SELC’s e-learning platform. Assessment workbooks are provided inclusive of course fees.
Exit point/Award
BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business Administration (AQF – 3) is a nationally recognised qualification under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
Course Entry
Academic
Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or international equivalent.
English Level
IELTS proficiency level of 5.5 or above or equivalent.