Diploma of Leadership
and Management

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of Business Services job roles. These individuals may have general management accountabilities. Individuals in these roles carry out complex tasks in a specialist field of expertise. They may undertake technical research and analysis and will often contribute to setting the strategic direction for a work area. The qualification is suited to individuals who are responsible for the supervision and leadership of a team or work area (including by managing staff performance and making staffing decisions).

Total: 12 elective units (This qualification has 6 Core units and 6 Elective units)

Once students have successfully completed BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management, they can apply for various roles across management positions that have responsibility for the work of other staff and lead teams.

The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:

• BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
• Other Diplomas, Advanced Diplomas or Degree programs in related fields such as Business and Management, subject to meeting entry requirements of the intended qualification.

Students who successfully complete this qualification will be awarded the nationally recognised BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management.

This program requires the completion of 12 units of competency.
Total: 6 core units and 6 elective unit.

A total of 12 Units (6 Core and 6 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management. Participants who achieve competency in any unit/s will receive a Statement of Attainment (provided USI is verified) for that unit/s without completing all 12 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification.

Classroom based

Students will have access to the following course materials:

• Study Guides
• Assessment packs
• Power-point presentations
• Online course content
• Computers
• Internet access
• Links to external resources
• Overhead projectors
• Video camera for recording presentations (assessments)

Assessment methods used for this qualification are varied and will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes. Assessment methods may include:

A. Written questions

B. Projects

C. Presentations

D. Report Writing

E. Role play / Observations

Please refer to the TERM DATES section on the website