The BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business course is a nationally recognised qualification which will prepare you to work in the business sector. BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business qualification is ideal for those seeking to advance their career within the business sector.
During this course, you’ll learn how to manage complex administrative practices and become qualified to operate in an effective work environment. Upon completion of this course, you will be ready to provide reliable office management, apply critical thinking to work practices, use information systems and improve workplace efficiency. You will achieve a skill set that will enable you to confidently assist professionals, managers and executives, as well as provide a range of administrative and clerical services.
The BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business is made up of 12 units. The 12 units are divided into 6 core units and 6 pre-selected elective units.
This course is for those who have an existing grounding in working within a business environment. This course has been designed to give you the confidence to sharpen your leadership skills in your existing role.
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
BSBCMM411 Make presentations
BSBOPS401 Coordinate business resources
BSBOPS405 Organise business meetings
BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities
BSBPEF403 Lead personal development
BSBPMG430 Undertake project work
As a Registered Training Organisation (91497), we comply with the government’s quality standards. We conduct regular audits to ensure we keep this accreditation and deliver the level of training you deserve.
The BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business is nationally recognised in Australia.
The BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business is studied over a 12-month period. Due dates for each assessment have been scheduled throughout the course to assist you to keep on track within the maximum time frame allowed. Should you have challenges completing within the allocated time frames, extensions are available on request. You will find this and more information in the Student Handbook.
As part of your application, you will be asked to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Skills evaluation to demonstrate that you can apply yourself to this level of study. If you have evidence of prior study this evaluation may be waived.
We have a specific training and assessment pathways for students who are employed or who volunteer in the business sector and a training and assessment pathway for students who have no experience working in business. On application, you will be asked to nominate your preferred pathway to enable us to develop your Training and Assessment Plan with your work and lived experience in mind. You can also apply for Recognition of your Prior Learning (RPL) or request a Credit Transfer if you have completed a specific unit previously. This is explained in depth in the Student Handbook.
For each unit of competency, you will be asked to complete a range of assessment tasks that will demonstrate your knowledge and skills on the topic being assessed. These assessment tasks may include questions, written reports, case study analysis, workplace examples and practical demonstrations of your skills. The practical demonstration of your skills will often involve you role playing a scenario that simulates a particular role in the workplace.
On submission of your assessment tasks, we aim to provide you with feedback within 7 working days. This time frame may be extended during school holiday periods. If your work requires more input or extra content, you will be given extra time to submit.
On enrolment, you will be allocated a qualified trainer with current experience in the business sector. As this course is delivered online, we offer a range of opportunities for you to engage with your allocated trainer where you can ask questions, gain clarification around the content of the course or the assessment tasks and receive training and support.
During your course, you are able to book an online individual support session with your trainer. You will be provided with a booking link at the beginning of your course.
If you would like more information or assistance on the selection of your electives, the range of learner support we offer or RPL guidance, please contact us to book an online individual session with a training consultant. These online individual sessions are available before you enrol and during your study with us.
Your training and assessment resources are stored in our online platform and can be accessed when you are connected to the internet. This flexibility helps to fit your study around your work and family commitments whilst remaining within your allocated time frame. You can also print the online resources if you prefer a hard copy resource tool.
You will need to have a device to access the internet and a camera for for online support sessions. You will also need an email address where we can send you instructions and updates on your studies. Further information about this is in the Student Handbook.
Yes, RPL is a great way to gain the qualification you need through an assessment process that assesses your current skills and knowledge by recognising prior and current experience and pointing it towards an industry-recognised qualification. Whether you have acquired these skills and knowledge from informal training, work history or formal training, NTS offers you an assessment pathway that utilises and recognises your prior learning without completing the whole course. You will be able to choose the option of RPL on the application form when applying.
Visit our RPL page on this website for more information.
Payment options of course fees can be selected upon application. Flexible options include instalments and monthly payment plans. See application form for more detail.
This training is subsidised by the NSW Government under Smart and Skilled, for people who live or work in NSW.
For students who qualify for NSW Smart and Skilled funding, it's important to be aware that there is a limited number of places. You can visit our Smart and Skilled page on this website for more information.
If you satisfy the requirements of the whole qualification you will receive a Certificate and a transcript of your results. If you complete one or more units but not the full qualification you will receive a Statement of Attainment listing the units you have completed.
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Yes, you can call National Training Solutions on 1300 161 844, Monday to Friday 9 am to 4 pm. Our staff will be on hand to take your call and may also refer you to an industry trainer who can answer questions on the course content.
If you are applying to enrol in the BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business as an online student, we can accept your application any time throughout the school year. If you are enrolling into face to face training as a part of a group program, the commencement dates will be provided to you on application. Please Note: that face to face training may be through an online platform or in unique situations, actual classroom training.
You can apply by using the 'apply now' button above. Follow the instructions to complete the online application forms. Please read our course information in conjunction with the NTS Student Handbook.
