BSB40215 Certificate IV in Business ~ CRICOS Course Code 091311J

The purpose of the Certificate 4 (CIV) qualification is to qualify individuals who apply a range of administrative skills in a work setting that allows them to apply knowledge and skills to a defined range of predictable and unpredictable problems and as a pathway for further learning.

National Qualification

On successful completion of the BSB40215 Certificate IV in Business course, graduates will have a national qualification (BSB40215 Certificate IV in Business).

Mode of Delivery

The course is delivered in class in a face to face setting. Some assessments and self-study and additional study time will also be required outside of class.

Job Roles Relevant to the Qualification

BSB40215 Certificate IV in Business is a qualification that suits a range of possible roles in business and administration including:

1. Office and Practice Manager
2. Administrator
3. Team Leader

Course Duration

The units of study for the course are made up of one core and several elective units. These are shown below.

Units of study of the BSB40215 Certificate IV in Business

Entry Requirements

Admission requirements into the course include the following:

International students are required to have an intermediate level of English, evidenced by a certificate from an ELICOS provider which is equivalent of an IELTS test score of 5.0 or a successful completion of the TMSS English Language Entry Test.

Entry requirements into the course are:

• Must be minimum of 18 years of age;
• Have satisfactorily completed Australian Year 12 or overseas equivalent school qualifications;
• Have adequate core skills of being able to learn, read, write, research, use technology, work in teams and count as these skills are embedded in the study of this program;
• Must meet TMSS standards for English language proficiency and by providing valid evidence of attainment of at least one of the following:
  
  • Academic IELTS (International English Language Testing System) overall band score of 5.0
  • TOEFL Internet  (Test of English as a Foreign Language Internet-Based test) test score band: 35-45 (Listening 6, Speaking 15, Reading 7, Writing 17)
  • PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English) test score band: 42
  • CAE (Cambridge English Advanced) test score band: 154-161
  • OET (Occupational English Test) test score band: Pass
  • TOEFL PBT (Test of English as a Foreign Language Paper-Based Test) test score band: 500.
  • An international student who has studied a Certificate IV level qualification in Australia for at least 12 months who must have an equivalent level of English to IELTS 5.0.

International students who are unable to meet any of the above English language proficiency requirements may undertake further study with an approved ELICOS School.

Assessments

A variety of methods will be utilised to assess the student’s competency in this course.  These include:

1. Written activities (A)
2. Observation/demonstration (B)
3. Learner Workbook Activities (C)
4. Major Project (D)
5. Skills and Knowledge Review (E)
6. Case Study (F)
7. Role plays (G)

Learning Materials

Students will receive course materials that are downloadable from the college learning management system in soft copy. These materials will include a learning guide and a range of assessments.

The college also has a small library of printed books that are accessible by borrowing or reading at the library.

Support Services

The college provides support students through a Student Academic Support Officer and a Student Counsellor. Both are available on the college campus from 9.00am to 2.00pm Monday to Friday.

Required Resources

Students will need to have access to document processing software, such as Microsoft Office, and a computer or laptop or access to these. The college does provide computers and software at no cost to students, but these are accessible during college hours only.

College Facilities

The college has modern classes equipped with whiteboards and projectors and a small library with books on loan or reading inside the library. It also has a computer room and a small break out area with kitchenette. Wi-Fi services are available at no cost to students.

Refunds

A full refund of fees will be paid when one of the following occurs:

1. A student withdraws from a unit/s prior to the applicable census date
2. An offer of enrolment is withdrawn by the college except where the offer was made on the basis of incorrect of incomplete information being supplied by the applicant
3. The college is unable to provide the course or unit which the student is enrolled in
4. The student is not permitted to enrol due to unit requirements, such as completing a pre-requisite unit, not being satisfied.

Full details of our refund policy is available on the college web site.

Student Rights

The college recognises the rights of students to have unhindered access to mediation. All students are able to access grievance procedures.

The college has a procedure dealing with non-academic grievances (as well as academic grievance). The procedure ensures:

1. Each grievance, its appeal and its outcome are recorded in writing
2. Each appeal is heard by an independent person to the matter or by a panel
3. Each applicant has an opportunity to formally present their case
4. Each appeal culminates in a written statement, provided by the college, of the appeal outcomes and reasons for the outcome.

College Location

The college is located in the heart of Sydney on the Ground Floor and Level 3 of 55-57 Wentworth Avenue, Sydney NSW 2000 Australia.
Our phone number is (02) 9119 3862
Email: info@tmss.edu.au
Web: www.tmss.edu.au