This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply knowledge, practical skills and experience in leadership and management across a range of enterprise and industry contexts.
Individuals at this level display initiative and judgement in planning, organising, implementing and monitoring their own workload and the workload of others. They use communication skills to support individuals and teams to meet organisational or enterprise requirements.They may plan, design, apply and evaluate solutions to unpredictable problems, and identify, analyse and synthesise information from a variety of sources.
Course Description
Diploma of Leadership and Management
(Course Code: BSB50420)
Potential career outcomes:
âą Business Coordinator
âą Business Development Manager
âą Department Manager
âą Project Coordinator
âą Team Officer
Program Details
| Mode of Delivery | Classroom/Distance/Online/Blended |
| Qualification Duration | 12 months from enrolment day |
| Qualification Level V |  |
| Assessments | Case studies, 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 Starting Dates | Rolling enrolment |
| Course Fees | $9,990.00 |
Requirements
Entry 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. Must 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 6 compulsory units and 6 electives. All core competency standards 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 unitsÂ
- BSBCMM511 Communicate with influence
- BSBCRT511 Develop critical thinking in others
- BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
- BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans
- BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
- BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
Electives
- BSBFIN501 Manage budgets and financial plans
- BSBLDR522 Manage people performance
- BSBOPS501 Manage business resources
- BSBOPS504 Manage business risk
- BSBOPS505 Manage organisational customer service
- BSBTWK501 Lead diversity and inclusion
Industry Membership for our students
As a Leadership 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 to support 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 whoâve not yet entered the workforce, and is therefore not suitable for people who are currently working in HR.
Other Industry Memberships and Partnerships
Future Study Pathways
After successful completion of your Diploma of Business, you may apply study at the Advanced Diploma level with Darwin College or a degree program 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 and assessment per week committed to this course. This qualification has a total of 1,200 expected hours.
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.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
- Are you thinking about making a career change?
- Maybe further study?
- Did you know that you might be able to reduce the study time it takes to get your qualification and you can save money?
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)* is all about the skills and knowledge youâve collected through work and life experiences and then transferring them to current training course requirements. RPL must take place at the start of your training, apprenticeship or traineeship after enrolling with us.
* Successful RPL or Credit Transfer may reduce the duration and cost of your course.
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.
Refund Policy
All information regarding fees to be paid by student will be supplied individually on enrolment upon completion of the Notification of Enrolment Process.
Students will be notified of any schedule of payments on enrolment. Students will be notified of any additional equipment costs prior to enrolment.
Any fee schedule will ensure that all fees are paid in full prior to completion of training and assessment. All fees collected will be retained by Darwin College. Where applicable (i.e. under certain Awards) the employer may pay the Fee for their staff. Fees will be adjusted to reflect any RPL or CT and if necessary refunds will be made.
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 admin@darwin.edu.au
| REFUNDSÂ | |
| 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. |
Complaints and support
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.
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.
Find out more about learning support by calling our Course Information Centre On: 1300 18 9999 OR email us at 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 BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management 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 BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management will have their Darwin College studies recognised as equivalent to 7 Subjects from the Bachelor of Business with UBSS. Â
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 Qualifications |
Higher Education Qualification |  Higher Education Provider (HEP) |
Subject Exemptions |
  BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management |
 Bachelor of Business |   |
 Total Exemptions: 7 out of 24 Subjects. |
