BSB40120-Certificate IV in Business

Nationally Recognised Training

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of Business Services job roles. These individuals may have supervisory performance accountabilities. Individuals in these roles carry out a mix of specialist and moderately complex administrative or operational tasks that require self-development skills. They use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base to apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems and analyze information from a variety of sources. They may provide to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.
VET National Code
BSB40120
CRICOS Course Code
106007A
Duration!
26 weeks (incl. holidays and term break)
Delivery Mode
The course is delivered face-to-face in classrooms with access to computers, printers, software, and access to all the equipment and resources identified in each unit of competency. Students will require to study face for face minimum of 20 hours per week over 20 weeks.
Tuition Fee
$6,500
Enrolment Fee
$200
Material Fee
$200
Work Based Training
Age Requirements: All international students must be at least 18 years of age or above at the time of course commencement to study at BLC.

Academic Requirements: International students applying for Certificate IV level either off-shore or on-shore will need satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 12 or Certificate III or higher qualification.

English Language Requirements: To enroll in this course with BLC, international students, applying either off-shore or on-shore must satisfy one of the following requirements:
  • Either a minimum IELTS test score of 5.5 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course; or, an IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 10 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course. or, an IELTS score of 4.5 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 20 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course. Results of more than two years are not acceptable.
  • OR
  • Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom, or the United States.
  • OR
  • Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a senior secondary certificate of education or a substantial part of a Certificate IV or higher level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework.
  • OR
  • For students from Assessment Levels 1 and 2 only, successful completion of BLC’s Language and Numeracy Test conducted by BLC.

Please note that BLC will also accept equivalent test results from the following specified English Language Tests- TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE), and TOEFL PBT.


Pre-Training Review: All students will undertake a pre-training review which aims to identify their training needs through questions on previous education or training, basic computing skills, and interviews conducted by the BLC enrolment officer.
The interview also aims to identify possible RPL opportunities.
Through the pre-training review, students will demonstrate that they have the necessary skills to successfully complete the course
Language, Literacy, and Numeracy test (LLN) All students are required to undertake a language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) test mapped at ACSF level 4 conducted by Blue Lotus College (BLC).
Candidates undertaking this course must possess sound Numeracy skills since it requires them to do calculations and make reports and graphs.
This industry-relevant course will prepare students with skills and knowledge to work in administrative roles in the business sector. Our graduates also find roles in non-profit organizations and more. Business skills are highly transferrable and sought after in almost every industry. Example job titles include: ⦁ administrator ⦁ project officer ⦁ accounts clerk ⦁ customer service advisor ⦁ e-business practitioner ⦁ legal receptionist ⦁ medical receptionist ⦁ office administration assistant ⦁ student services officer ⦁ word processing operator.
In order to achieve qualification students must complete the following 12 units of competency which include 6 core units and 6 elective units

Core Units:
BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices
BSBTEC404 Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment
BSBTWK401 Build and maintain business relationships
BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
BSBWRT411 Write complex documents
BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace
Elective Units:
BSBPEF402  Develop personal work priorities
BSBPEF401 Manage personal health and wellbeing
BSBSTR402 Implement continuous improvement
BSBCMM411 Make presentations
BSBHRM413 Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
BSBLDR411 Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
To find out the methods of application, visit How to apply page If you have a query about how to apply or entry requirements, contact admissions@bluelotus.edu.au
This program is delivered under competency-based training which means instead of grading or marks, students are required to demonstrate all the criteria for each unit of competency and students are marked “Competent” or “Not yet competent”. Typical assessment methods will include written questions, case studies, role plays and skills demonstration