Certificate IV in Business

Course Overview

The efficiency of a business can be greatly improved by up-skilling staff so they can make the best contribution in their role.

The Certificate IV in Business qualification suits more experienced staff who would still benefit from updating and enhancing their skills.   The qualification allows a wide range of subject options to enable businesses to select the skills and knowledge that their staff would benefit from training in.  This flexibility with subject choice makes this qualification an extremely flexible one that can be tailored for most business types and job roles. 

Course Suitability

This course has general suitability for any experienced employees in an office or business environment eg:

 Senior Clerk

 Office Assistant

 Administrator

 Project Officer

 Administrative Officer

 Personal Assistant  Less experienced staff should consider Certificate III level studies before continuing to Certificate IV level.

Enrolment Options

This qualification is available in most states as a government funded Traineeship enrolment* *Subject to eligibility in your state.

 The qualification is also available for individual students to enrol on a private basis.

 Employers can also directly enrol staff where Traineeship enrolment is not suitable.  

Course Fees

The course fees for eligible New Worker Traineeship enrolments* are paid directly by the government. The only fees payable by the employer for eligible New Worker Traineeship enrolments are the compulsory annual Enrolment Fee as set by the relevant state government.

 For Existing Worker Traineeships, Individual Enrolments and Employer Sponsored Enrolments refer to the College Fee Schedule for current pricing terms, and discounts available for multiple enrolments from employers. 

 All course fees cover the full cost of course materials issued to students. 

Course Duration

The qualification is timetabled to be completed in one year over a 36 week period, with students required to mail assignments to the College at regular intervals. 

Regular study of approximately 2 hours per week, in conjunction with on-the-job practice of the skills covered in the course would normally be required to successfully complete this qualification. 

The timetable can be extended to a longer period subject to maximum timeframes set in each State for Traineeship enrolments (generally 24 months).

Students can complete as early as they like – as they study at their own pace.

Enrol at any time as the College has continuous courses all year round.

Course Benefits

The qualification offers:

 cost effective ways for employers to up-skill staff

 access to Traineeship Incentives

 flexible methods of delivery available

 structured, high quality training

 wide range of subjects that allow tailoring to individual business and employee needs

College Trainers and Materials

Each student will have a dedicated College Training Manager to provide immediate assistance and support.

The College Trainers all have “real life” experience in the areas that they train in, and so have the expertise and skills to provide effective student and employer support.

The course materials are delivered in separate “modules” or workbooks. Each module concentrates on a specific theme, and may cover a number of “units of competency” (these are the “national standards” that apply to the qualification).

The College course material is easy to read and understand and is kept up to date with current business practices and relevant legislation.

Students are issued a Course Folder to keep their course material organised.

Course Delivery

Course can be delivered in a range of delivery modes based on the most suitable mode for the circumstances:

workbook/correspondence/on-line learning

class room learning

In some situations the mode will be a mix of these options.

Workbook modules are designed so that students can use small periods of time to “study”. This makes the course achievable even in a busy office – with small periods of time being able to be used effectively.

Entry Requirements

To complete this course an average level of English literacy.

Depending on electives chosen average to above average English communication skills may be required.

Microsoft Office applications and high level PC skills are needed to undertake some of the elective modules in computer applications.

Prerequisites apply to the “accounting” electives with the equivalent of the Certificate III level accounts clerical knowledge required.

Some electives are only suitable for those in supervisory roles.

Course Subjects and Electives

The qualification includes the following core modules:

Use Technology in the Workplace

Monitor a Safe Workplace The qualification includes the following wide range of elective modules:

Advanced Customer Service

Undertaking Marketing Solutions

Business Technology

Manage Risk

Environmental Policies

Write Complex Business Documents

Produce Complex Text Documents

Develop Complex Spreadsheets

Make a Presentation

Maintain a Website

Business Networks

Meetings, Conferences and Travel

Prepare Financial Reports

Report on Financial Activity

Implement TQM

Achieving Work Priorities

Provide Personal Leadership

Develop Work Teams

Coaching Teams to Success

Implement Operational Plan

Sales Planning

Product Knowledge

Administer HR Systems

Recruitment and HR Documents

Performance Management Systems

Industrial Relations

Qualification & Career Pathway

This is a nationally accredited, formal qualification recognised as part of the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Career paths include opportunities:

Manager

Environmental Data Analyst

Team Leader

Project Officer