Diploma of Business
This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of Business Services job roles. Students develop the skills required to complete moderately complex business tasks, support frontline management responsibilities, and build capability across a wide range of business functions.
This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of Business Services job roles. Students develop the skills required to complete moderately complex business tasks, support frontline management responsibilities, and build capability across a wide range of business functions.
Skills covered in this course
These examples come from the units listed below. Ask Admissions for the current training plan and how each skill is taught and assessed in your intake.
- Plan budgets and manage business resources.
- Lead workplace communication and develop critical thinking in others.
- Create workplace procedures for sustainability.
What You Will Learn
- Develops business operations and workplace communication skills
- Builds capability in budgeting, resources, sustainability, and critical thinking
- Supports progression into supervisory, administration, and business support roles
- Includes nationally recognised units from the BSB Business Services Training Package
Entry Requirements
- No formal entry requirements specified in the training package
- Students should have suitable language, literacy, numeracy, and digital skills
- Prior workplace or business experience may support successful course participation
- LLN test: provided during Orientation; a pass is required.
- Oxford English test: required if you do not have IELTS or another accepted English qualification.
How the Course Is Delivered
This course may be delivered through classroom-based learning, practical activities, projects, and workplace or simulated business scenarios. Delivery arrangements are confirmed by the college before enrolment.
What You Need to Complete
To achieve this qualification, students must demonstrate competency in all 12 units of competency, including 5 core units and 7 elective units selected according to packaging rules.
How You Will Be Assessed
Assessment is competency-based and may include written tasks, projects, case studies, presentations, and practical workplace-style activities that demonstrate business knowledge and applied skills.
Course Structure
- Total of 12 Units of Competency
- 5 Core Units
- 7 Elective Units
- Elective units are selected according to qualification packaging rules
- Specialisations may be available depending on elective selection
English Language Skills
- Intermediate English reading, writing, and communication skills recommended
- Ability to read business documents and complete written assessments
- Additional English requirements may be set by the college
Further Study Pathways
- BSB60120 Advanced Diploma of Business
- Diploma or Advanced Diploma qualifications in related business fields
- Higher education business pathways subject to provider entry requirements
Career Outcomes
Core Units
- BSBCRT511 - Develop critical thinking in others
- BSBFIN501 - Manage budgets and financial plans
- BSBOPS501 - Manage business resources
- BSBSUS511 - Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
- BSBXCM501 - Lead communication in the workplace
Elective Units
Elective units shown are indicative. Ask Admissions for the current training plan and confirmed unit selection for your intake before enrolment.
- BSBHRM525 - Manage recruitment and onboarding
- BSBOPS502 - Manage business operational plans
- BSBOPS504 - Manage business risk
- BSBPMG430 - Undertake project work
- BSBPMG530 - Manage project scope
- BSBSTR502 - Facilitate continuous improvement
- BSBTWK503 - Manage meetings