Leadership and Management Diploma BSB50420
TAKING LEADERSHIP SKILLS TO THE NEXT LEVEL WITH PRACTICAL OPERATIONAL AND MANAGEMENT SKILLS
The Diploma of Leadership and Management delivers a broad spectrum of leadership and management learning to help you develop your existing skills and prepare for a management role. Learn effective team management, quality operational planning techniques and effective people performance management.
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Subject Choices
offered under the Diploma of Leadership and Management
Please note that subjects and specific units of competency on offer will vary and may change during your enrolment
Elective subjects may apply and will be determined during the induction process
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Lead and Make Good Business Decisions
Communication and good decision making are essential skills for senior employees and those in leadership roles. This subject focuses on the skills required to make and communicate sound business decisions. Active listening, critical and creative thinking, problem solving and using workplace data lead directly into how to best communicate results to your stakeholders. In addition this subject looks at your responsibilities to develop and role model these skills.
- Unit(s):
- BSBCRT511 Develop critical thinking in others
- BSBXCM501 Lead communication in the workplace
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Build an Effective and Motivated Team
The need to build positive workplace relationships applies to team leaders, supervisors and new or emerging managers where leadership plays a role in developing and maintaining effective workplace relationships. A range of skills and knowledge is required by leaders to promote team cohesion. It includes motivating, mentoring, coaching and developing the team and forming the bridge between the management of the organisation and team members. High level and influential communication skills are also critical.
- Unit(s):
- BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
- BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
- BSBCMM511 Communicate with influence
- BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
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Mid Course Survey
- Unit(s):
- MID-SURVEY Mid Course Survey
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Managing for Improved Performance
This hands on subject looks at the skills and knowledge required to manage the performance of staff who report to you directly. Development of key result areas and key performance indicators and standards, coupled with regular and timely coaching and feedback, provide the basis for performance management. This subject covers strategies for assigning and allocating work, establishing clear role responsibilities, and using performance counselling methods and development plans for improving performance. Students are required to video simulated role plays.
- Unit(s):
- BSBLDR522 Manage people performance
- BSBCMM412 Lead difficult conversations
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Advanced Operational and Financial Planning
The skills and knowledge required to run a business operation such as a business unit and the steps required to develop and implement an operational plan are covered in this subject. A key element is the requirement to develop and revise budgets and have a financial plan that supports the operational plan. Integrated into this are the techniques behind operational planning to ensure the effective recruitment and management of staff.
- Unit(s):
- BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans
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Manage Personal and Professional Development
Professional development is an important aspect of career and personal development. It looks as the skills, knowledge and attributes you need. Being able to organise personal work priorities is an essential job skill. Learn how to set and meet work priorities through time management and planning your work schedule. Skills to identify potential problems and prevent stress in the workplace are also covered. A professional development plan is developed as a key component of this subject.
- Unit(s):
- BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development
- BSBPEF401 Manage personal health and wellbeing
- BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities
Course Fees
Quality Education at a Fair Price
2,530
* - $7,500
Course Duration
18 months is allowed as the standard part time enrolment term for the Diploma of Leadership and Management course.
Students who are able to commit more time to their course can finish earlier; while Traineeship terms may be longer.
Entry Requirements
for the Diploma of Leadership and Management
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Prior Studies at Certificate IV level
It is recommended that you have completed a Certificate IV in Leadership and Management or similar qualification or have at least 2 years experience in a management role before commencing this qualification.
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Relevant Work Background
To gain the most from this qualification students should have a past or current work background in a leadership or management role. In addition consider Certficate IV in Leadership and Management if you have no past experience effectively leading teams.
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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, reports 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 12 schooling, or have a working knowledge of basic mathematical functions. -
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
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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)
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