The Diploma of Leadership and Management reflects the role of individuals who apply knowledge, practical skills and experience in leadership and management across a range of enterprise and industry contexts.

Individuals at this level display initiative and judgement in planning, organising, implementing and monitoring their own workload and the work load of others. They use communication skills to support individuals and teams to meet organisational or enterprise requirements.

They plan, design, apply and evaluate solutions to unpredictable problems, and identify analyse and synthesise information from a variety of sources.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no entry requirements for BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management

DURATION

The duration for BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management is 12 to 18 months but may vary based on:

• customisation of elective units of competency selected
• workplace training conditions and availability of employees
• submission of evidence for RPL or Credit Transfer

EMPLOYMENT OUTCOMES

Graduates at this level will have specialised knowledge and skills for skilled and/or paraprofessional work as a Manager.

PATHWAYS

Pathways into the qualification:

A pathway for candidates considering this qualification includes:

• BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

Pathways from the qualification:

After successfully achieving BSB51915 Diploma of Leadership and Management, candidates may develop through the Work Health and Safety pathway to:

• BSB61015 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management

QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE AND CONTENT

BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management course structure requires students to successfully complete twelve (12) units of competency as follows:

• Six (6) core units of competency
• Six (6) elective units of competency

Unit Code	Unit Title	C/E
BSBCMM511	Communicate with influence	Core
BSBCRT511	Develop critical thinking in others	Core
BSBLDR523	Lead and manage effective workplace relationships	Core
BSBOPS502	Manage business operational plans	Core
BSBPEF502	Develop and use emotional intelligence	Core
BSBTWK502	Manage team effectiveness	Core
BSBLDR521	Lead the development of diverse workforces	Elective
BSBLDR522	Manage people performance	Elective
BSBOPS504	Manage business risk	Elective
BSBSTR502	Facilitate continuous improvement	Elective
BSBTWK501	Lead diversity and inclusion	Elective
BSBTWK503	Manage meetings	Elective

 

 

The duration for BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management is 12 to 18 months but may vary based on: • customisation of elective units of competency selected • workplace training conditions and availability of employees • submission of evidence for RPL or Credit Transfer