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BSB40520 / Nationally recognised qualification

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

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Course overview

Develop the practical leadership and management skills needed to guide teams, coordinate workplace activities and contribute to organisational success.

The BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management is designed for individuals who are developing their leadership capabilities or preparing to take on supervisory and team leadership responsibilities. The qualification provides practical skills and knowledge to lead workplace teams, communicate effectively, build professional relationships and support the achievement of organisational objectives.

Participants develop the confidence to manage day-to-day workplace challenges, support team performance and contribute to positive and productive working environments.

What you'll learn

Throughout the course, you'll develop practical skills to:

Demonstrate effective workplace leadership

Develop leadership approaches that encourage accountability, professionalism and positive workplace performance.

Lead and support workplace teams

Coordinate team activities, provide guidance and support team members in achieving agreed objectives.

Communicate effectively in the workplace

Apply communication strategies to share information, provide feedback and manage challenging workplace conversations.

Build productive workplace relationships

Develop and maintain professional relationships that encourage collaboration, trust and effective teamwork.

Coordinate workplace operations

Support the implementation of operational plans, organise resources and monitor activities to achieve business objectives.

Encourage innovation and continuous improvement

Promote new ideas, support workplace improvements and contribute to a positive and adaptable team environment.

Career opportunities

This qualification may support employment or career development in roles such as:

Team Leader
Workplace Supervisor
Frontline Manager
Operations Coordinator
Office Manager
Department Supervisor

Career opportunities will depend on previous experience, industry requirements and the responsibilities of individual positions.

The qualification may also provide a pathway to further study, including the BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management.

Delivery and assessment

Living Planit's leadership and management training is designed to develop practical workplace skills through structured learning, industry-relevant activities and competency-based assessments.

Structured learning

Develop an understanding of leadership principles, workplace communication, operational planning and team management through guided learning activities and course resources.

Practical workplace application

Apply leadership and management concepts to realistic workplace situations, including team coordination, workplace relationships, operational activities and performance improvement.

Knowledge and practical assessments

Demonstrate your knowledge and skills through written questions, workplace-based projects, case studies, practical activities and other assessment tasks relevant to the units being studied.

Trainer and learner support

Receive guidance and feedback from qualified trainers and assessors, with additional administrative and learner support available from the Living Planit team.

Participants must demonstrate competency in all required units. Assessment activities are designed to evaluate the application of leadership and management skills in relevant workplace contexts.

Fees and funding

Eligible participants may be able to access subsidised training through NSW Government funding programs, where an approved funded place is available.

Funding eligibility and applicable student fees will be assessed and confirmed during the enquiry and enrolment process.

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Course structure

To achieve BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management, participants must successfully complete 12 units of competency, comprising five core units and seven electives.

Core units (5)

BSBLDR411 Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships
BSBOPS402 Coordinate business operational plans
BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace
BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team

Elective units (7)

BSBCMM412 Lead difficult conversations
BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness
BSBTWK401 Build and maintain business relationships
BSBSTR401 Promote innovation in team environments
BSBLDR521 Lead the development of diverse workforces
BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
BSBCRT412 Articulate, present and debate ideas

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, previous workplace experience or some exposure to team coordination or supervisory responsibilities is advantageous and may help participants apply their learning to practical situations.

Participants should be prepared to undertake workplace-related learning and assessment activities and commit to the required study and assessment workload.

As part of the pre-enrolment process, participants' language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills will be assessed to help determine course suitability and identify any additional learning support requirements.

Participants undertaking online learning components will require access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and appropriate software to access learning resources and complete assessments.

Any additional Living Planit enrolment requirements will be confirmed during the enquiry and application process.

Course enquiries

Whether you're looking to develop your leadership capabilities, progress into a supervisory role or strengthen your ability to manage workplace teams, Living Planit can help you explore your training options.