Business (Records and Information Management) Certificate IV BSB40120

Entry Requirements

for the Certificate IV in Business (Records and Information Management)

• Past Work Experience
  To be successful in this qualification you must have some pre-existing knowledge about records management processes and systems. To enrol in this course you must have either Certificate III in Recordkeeping , Certificate III in Business (Records and Information Management) or over 2 years experience in a specialist Records role.
• Prior Studies at Certificate III level
  It is recommended that you have completed a Certificate III in Business or Business Administration qualification, or a Certificate III in Record Keeping or have at 2 years experence in office work before commencing this qualification.
• Prior Studies
  To be successful in this qualification you must have some pre-existing knowledge about records management processes and systems. To enrol in this course you must have either Certificate III in Recordkeeping , Certificate III in Business (Records and Information Management) or over 2 years experience in a specialist Records role.
• Literacy Skills
  Reading Skills
  You must be able to:
  Interpret and analyse complex texts relevant to workplace requirements (ie policies and procedures)
  Read, analyse and evaluate information and ideas to extract meaning relevant to the topic
  Use different reading strategies to draw meaning for complex texts (ie identifying, questioning, previewing)
  
  As a guide - you should have completed Year 12 schooling, or have proven workplace reading skills.
  
  Writing Skills
  You must be able to:
  Clearly communicate complex ideas and information in writing
  Draft complex emails and letters to convey required information or ideas
  Demonstrate knowledge of written structure and layout appropriate to the purpose
  
  As a guide - you must have completed Year 12 schooling, or have proven workplace written communication skills.
• Language Skills (Spoken English)
  You must be able to:
  Demonstrate flexibility in spoken language by using the appropriate structure and/or strategy
  Extract the key ideas or information from spoken conversations across a range of contexts
  Explain complex procedures and give clear sequenced instructions to others in familiar setting
  
  As a basic guide - you must have sufficient English speaking skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with your Student Adviser over the phone.
• Numeracy Skills
  You must be able to:
  Interpret, comprehend and use a range of everyday mathematical information in familiar and routine contexts
  
  As a basic guide - you must have completed Year 10 schooling, or have a working knowledge of basic mathematical functions.
• Computer and Internet Requirements
  You must have:
  Access to a Desktop Computer or Laptop; some course work may be completed via mobile devices
  Internet access with Internet Explorer 8+, Chrome or Firefox
  Microsoft Office 2010 Word (or higher) and Subject specific Microsoft Office products for chosen electives (ie Excel or Powerpoint)
• Digital Literacy Skills
  You must be able to:
  Open and use a computer application (such as your Web Browser)
  Navigate a website by following instructions and follow website "links"
  Type and edit text eg for both short and long answer assessment questions
  Select the appropriate answers in a multiple choice list (select the correct option(s))
  Download, save, edit and upload documents or files
  Write, edit, send, receive and save emails
  Open and use a word processing application (such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs)
  Open and use a spreadsheet program (such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets) depending on electives chosen