This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of Business Services job roles. These individuals may have frontline management accountabilities.
Individuals in these roles carry out moderately complex tasks in a specialist field of expertise that requires business operations skills. They may possess substantial experience in a range of settings, but seek to further develop their skills across a wide range of business functions.
Course Description
Diploma of Business
(Course Code: BSB50120)
Potential career outcomes:
• Business Coordinator
• Business Development Manager
• Department Manager
• Project Coordinator
• Team Officer
Industry Partners
Course Details
| Mode of Delivery | Classroom/Distance/Online/Blended |
| Qualification Duration | 12 months from enrolment day |
| AQF Level V |  |
| Assessments | Case studies, Short answers, Quizzes, Activities,Portfolio of evidence, Projects, Written reports, Presentations, including audio and video evidence of workplace activities. |
| Nationally Recognised |  |
| Awarded by | NITT Pty Ltd (Provider number: 41302) trading as Darwin College |
| Course start Dates | Rolling enrolment |
| Course Fees | $9,990.00 |
Fee Protection
In line with the RTO’s Fee Protection Policy the RTO will not collect more than $1,500 prior to course commencement.
Requirements
1. Applicants 18 years and above who have satisfactorily completed year 12 or equivalent or,
2. Applicants with no formal qualifications who can be assessed for skills that would qualify to undertake this training.
3. May complete literacy and numeracy test and the pre-training review. Because of the pre-training review, any learners with identified barriers will be referred to the appropriate support services/office or referred externally where required. If a learner is unable to, meet the inherent requirements of the qualification, even with reasonable adjustment, Darwin College will offer counselling regarding alternative training and/or career path options.
Licensing and Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Ressources
Students are issued with learning materials and handouts relevant to each unit. Each student will gain a Darwin College Student access account to a Microsoft 365 including an individual student email account.
Course Structure
The course structure consists of 12 units of competency. All units of competency must be achieved. Each area covers a specific area of work and is directed towards the acquisition of practical work place skills with theory, calculations and drawing integrated when delivering the competencies. A mixture of practical tutorials, project work and written tests will be used in assessing this course. Assessment is a necessary part of this program, to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge set out in the competency standards. You will be informed in advance about the assessment procedure and criteria. There will also be opportunity for appeal and reassessment and you will be provided with this information.
What you will learn
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
- BSBLDR601 Lead and manage organisational change
- BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement
- BSBHRM521 Facilitate performance development processes
Specialisations (Select your field of specialisation in this program)
Compliance
- BSBAUD411 Participate in quality audits
- BSBAUD513 Report on quality audits
- BSBAUD514 Interpret compliance requirements
- BSBAUD515 Evaluate and review compliance
Business Operations
- BSBPMG430 Undertake project work
- BSBOPS504 Manage business risk
- BSBTWK503 Manage meetings
- BSBOPS601 Develop and implement business plans
Leadership
- BSBLDR522 Manage people performance
- BSBTWK501 Lead diversity and inclusion
- BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
- BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development
Organisational Development
- BSBCRT412 Articulate, present and debate ideas
- BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement
- BSBSTR601 Manage innovation and continuous improvement
- BSBSUS412 Develop and implement workplace sustainability plans
Business Development
- BSBMKG541 Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities
- BSBOPS404 Implement customer service strategies
- BSBOPS505 Manage organisational customer service
- SIRXMGT005 Lead the development of business opportunities
Digital and Data
- BSBDAT501 Analyse data
- BSBTEC403 Apply digital solutions to work processes
- BSBTEC601 Review organisational digital strategy
- BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices
Records and Information Management
- BSBINS501 Implement information and knowledge management systems
- BSBINS514 Contribute to records retention and disposal schedule
- BSBINS515 Participate in archiving activities
- BSBINS601 Manage knowledge and information
Procurement
- BSBPMG537 Manage project procurement
- PSPPCM008 Manage contract performance
- PSPPCM009 Finalise contracts
- PSPPCM013 Make procurement decisions
Evaluations
- DEFEVL002 Evaluate and report collected information
- DEFEVL004 Evaluate a training and assessment system
- DEFEVL005 Evaluate a community based program
- DEFEVL006 Evaluate business performance
Industry Membership for our Students
As a Business student of Darwin College you are eligible to join the Australia Human Resources Institute. The student membership level allows
you to access AHRI member resources tosupport your studies and get a foot in the door with AHRI professional networking opportunities(Cost of student membership $38.50). This membership grade is designed for students who’ve not yet entered the workforce, and is therefore not suitable for people who are currently working in HR.
Future Study Pathways
After successful completion of your Diploma of Business, you will have many other study options available to you. These may include Advanced Diploma studies or a Bachelor of Business with a Higher Education Provider.
Expected Study & Assessment Hours
To successfully complete this program, it is expected that you undertake on average at least 30 hours of study per week. This qualification has a total of 1,200 expected hours of study and assessment requirement.
Credit Transfer, RPL, Complaints, Refund and Support
Credit Transfer (CT)*
Students who have completed units from their course at other institutions will be given recognition on presentation of a verified transcript, Award or Statement of Attainment.
Fees Reduction for RPL or CT
Student Fees will be adjusted if you are granted RPL or Credit Transfer for any units in the Training Program . If you apply for, and are granted, RPL or CT before enrolment this will be inputted to the Fee. Calculator and the fee you are charged will be reduced. If RPL or CT is awarded after the start of the Training Program you will receive a refund to any student fees paid.
RPL and Credit Transfer
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) recognises skills and knowledge that may have been gained through formal and informal training and/or learning, work experience and life experience to determine the extent to which they have achieved the required competency outcomes. It involves collecting evidence and making judgements on whether competence has been achieved. RPL is available to all learners. Applicants who can demonstrate competence in some or all aspects of a qualification can apply for RPL, once enrolled.
The RTO recognises the AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by other Registered Training Organisations. Enrolled students can apply for Credit Transfer for any previously completed unit of competency that meets the qualification packaging rules and for which they can provide evidence. Students must provide a certified true copy of the Statement of Attainment or record of results on which the achievement is recorded for validation for credit to be granted.
* Successful RPL or Credit Transfer may reduce the duration and cost of your course.
Withdrawal of Student
We will make refunds to students in certain circumstances as listed in the table below. To apply for a refund you should: email a request/ fill in our Refund Form located on our website and send to help@darwin.edu.au
| REFUNDS | |
| Circumstance | Refund Policy |
| Withdrawing from a training program | You will be entitled to a full refund of fees paid if you withdraw more than 14 days before the scheduled start of the training program |
| If you withdraw within 14 days before the scheduled start of the training program you will be entitled to 50% of fees paid. | |
| If a training program is cancelled before commencement | You will be entitled to a full refund of fees paid |
| Provider Fee Refund Guarantee | |
| IF for any reason we cannot complete the training | You will be entitled to a entitled to a refund of fees proportional to the amount of training not delivered.Calculation method : Unit Fee equal: Total Course Fees divided by The Number of unit of competency. |
Academic Support
An experienced trainer is appointed to provide you training and assessment services. This Trainer will be your initial point of contact and will answer all your questions regarding learning and assessment. Your Program Manager will also provide you with advice, support and referral to our other support systems.
Learning support
Sometimes you may need extra help with a particular subject or skill.
Our Learning Support team is available to assist you with:
- Literacy (reading and writing)
- Numeracy
- English as a second language
- Computing skills
- Communication skills.
Complaint and Grievance Policy
We undertake to deal with complaints fairly, providing advice and guidance for a satisfactory and unbiased outcome.
If you are unhappy with any aspect of the service provided by us, you should discuss this directly with a member of the program team. If you are unhappy with the outcome of the discussion you should lodge a written complaint with our Student Services Team outlining the reason for dissatisfaction. Your complaint will be reviewed and a written response will be provided within five days of receipt.
Find out more about learning support by calling our Course Information Centre on 1300 18 9999 or email admin@darwin.edu.au.
Articulation Agreement
Current Articulation Agreement
Congratulations to our Graduates!
Darwin College has agreement with Universal Business School Sydney (UBSS), for our BSB50120 Diploma of Business to articulate into their undergraduate Bachelor of Business. We are also in negotiations with other Higher Education Providers and Universities to expand this offering. Upon successful application to Universal Business School Sydney, students who have completed our BSB50120 Diploma of Business will have their Darwin College studies recognised as equivalent to 7 Subjects from the Bachelor of Business with UBSS.
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Qualifications |
Higher Education Qualification | Higher Education Provider (HEP) |
Subject Exemptions |
 BSB50120 Diploma of Business
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Bachelor of Business |  |
Total Exemptions: 7 out of 24 Subjects. |
