Manningham Institute (RTO#46076) offers the nationally recognised BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business with high quality course materials and premier student support. We deliver training that is customised to meet the needs of our students and employers.
Where can it take your career?
The Certificate IV in Business (BSB40120) is designed for students who want to build practical business and administration skills for the workplace.
This course is suitable for people who:
Wish to gain Australian-recognised business qualifications
Want to work in an office or business environment
Are planning to move into a supervisory or team support role
How is the course delivered?
Training is delivered through face-to-face sessions, online distance learning, or a blended delivery approach.
Course Duration: This course is designed to be completed from 12 weeks (excluding holidays). Course duration and expected hours may vary depending on the learner’s existing skills and experience.
Note: Please read the Manningham Institute Student Handbook and other policies and procedures including Refund Policy, Complaints and Appeals Policy, RPL Procedure prior to enrolling.
What will you learn?
By completing this course, students will learn how to:
- Communicate effectively in a business environment
- Organise workplace information and documents
- Support operational and administrative tasks
- Apply customer service and teamwork skills
- Use digital tools in everyday business work
How is the course structured?
All learners will be assessed through the following methods:
- Observation during role play/simulation
- Questioning may include class activity, verbal answers, written questions, activity modules or interview
- Portfolio may include documents, products with supporting documentation
- Structured Activities may include Projects, Case studies, presentations, role play, demonstration, progressive tasks
What are the entry requirements?
There are no formal academic requirements needed for this unit of competency, however, at the time of the enrolment, applicants must:
- be at least 18 years of age
- have access to:
- a computer or laptop
- Internet access with a reliable speed of at least 5mbps
- Google Chrome (recommended browser)
- MS Word, PowerPoint and Excel or equivalent applications.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader or equivalent application
- Zoom account and software or app
- webcam, headset or speakers and microphone
- Have basic computer/digital literacy skills to conduct online distance learning
Numeracy and Literacy
Language, literacy and numeracy requirements are needed to undertake this course. This is assessed through pre-enrolment LLN assessment. For example, applicants would need the ability to:
- Use clear language and logical structure in preparing reports and presentations to convey information
- Apply theoretical and technical knowledge and skills to work autonomously
- Exercise judgement in completing routine activities relating to mortgage and finance broking
*Applicants who do not meet the LL&N requirements of the course may still be enrolled if endorsed by the trainer/assessor, and corresponding additional support strategies are in place.
- Exercise judgement in completing routine activities relating to mortgage and finance broking
*Applicants who do not meet the LL&N requirements of the course may still be enrolled if endorsed by the trainer/assessor, and corresponding additional support strategies are in place.
What are the resources needed to complete the course?
To support you in your new course with Manningham Institute, we will provide the following:
To support students undertaking the BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business, the following learning and assessment resources will be provided by the college:
- BSB40120 learning and assessment materials, including:
- Learner Guides
- Self-study materials
- Assessment workbooks
- Assessment tools and templates, including:
- Business document templates
- Workplace communication templates
- Project and report templates
- Simulated workplace resources, designed to reflect real business environments, including:
- Simulated business scenarios
- Workplace policies and procedures
- Organisational charts and role descriptions
- Sample organisational documentation, such as:
- Workplace policies and procedures
- Codes of conduct and ethical guidelines
- WHS and sustainability documentation
- Case studies and scenarios that reflect situations commonly encountered in business and office environments
- Digital learning resources, including:
- Online learning materials via the Learning Management System (LMS)
- Presentation slides and reference materials
- Additional readings and resources as recommended by trainers during the course
All resources are designed to support competency-based assessment and practical skill development aligned with current industry practices.
What are the course units?
This course covers 12 units of competency (6core units and 6 elective units).
Core Units
- BSBTEC404 Use digital technologies to collaborate
- BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace
- BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies
- BSBWRT411 Write complex documents
- BSBTWK401 Build and maintain business relationships
- BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices
Elective Units
- BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities
- BSBPEF403 Lead personal development
- BSBESB401 Research and develop business plans
- BSBPEF501 Manage personal & professional development
- BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents
- BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
What are the course fees?
Please contact our administration team for the latest course fees and payment options.
Please see Fees and Refunds Policy for more information.
What are the Qualification Pathways?
Graduates may progress to higher-level qualifications such as:
- BSB50120 Diploma of Business
- BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management
- BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management
- Other relevant business or management qualifications, subject to entry requirements
Credit transfer may be available for units that are equivalent or deemed suitable.
Is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) available?
Manningham Institute has a Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Policy, to ensure that an individual’s prior learning, achieved through formal and informal training, work experience or other life experiences, is appropriately recognised. This recognition may assist Learners to progress faster through a unit of competency or allow the student full credit.