Course Overview
Course Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply specialised knowledge and skills, together with experience in leadership and management, across a range of enterprise and industry contexts.
Individuals at this level use initiative and judgement to plan and implement a range of leadership and management functions, with accountability for personal and team outcomes within broad parameters. They use cognitive and communication skills to identify, analyse and synthesise information from a variety of sources, transfer their knowledge to others, and use creative or conceptual skills to express ideas and respond to complex problems.
| Course Name | BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management |
|---|---|
| Course Duration | 1.5 Years (78 Weeks) |
| Mode of Delivery | Face-to-face |
| Delivery Location | Suite 603, Level 6, 2 Meredith Street, Bankstown, NSW 2200 |
Who Should Undertake This Qualification
This qualification is aimed at overseas students seeking to develop leadership qualities and expertise across a wide range of business functions in a senior management or administrative role.
It may also be suitable for those wishing to enter the business or management profession or transition from another sector. This qualification provides the skills and knowledge needed to create further educational and employment opportunities.
Target Group
- Senior Administrator
- Senior Executive
- General Manager
- Area Manager
Target Students
This qualification targets overseas students aiming to develop leadership and management expertise, preparing them for senior administrative or management positions across industries.
Student Entry Requirements
- Must be 18 years of age or older at the time of application.
- Must have completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent studies in the applicant’s home country.
- Must have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma from the BSB Training Package (current or superseded equivalent) OR have two years of relevant full-time workplace experience in an operational or leadership role.
- IELTS band score of 6.0 or equivalent, in line with Department of Home Affairs requirements.
Mature age students may also be considered without the minimum education requirements if they have relevant work experience and demonstrate capacity to meet course demands. Minimum English language requirements apply to all students.
Technology Literacy Requirements
- Ability to produce and present high-level word-processed documents and reports.
- Ability to obtain, interpret, evaluate, and present information from various sources, including digital platforms.
- Ability to analyse, research, and provide statistical data based on business trends.
- Ability to work effectively within a diverse workforce.
Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN)
Students are required to undertake an LLN test to determine whether additional learning support is required. Based on the target student group, all learners are expected to have a high level of LLN capabilities.
Learner Support
Based on the LLN outcomes, Hallmark Institute will arrange appropriate learner support in the following areas:
- Language
- Literacy
- Numeracy
Additional support services are available at no extra cost. Students requiring further assistance should contact Hallmark Institute on +61 2 9066 6903.
Student Support Services
Support from Trainers and Assessors
Each enrolled student has access to trainer and assessor support during business hours via phone or email. There is no additional cost for trainer consultation. All trainers and assessors are industry experts committed to supporting students throughout their learning journey.
Student Support Services Department
Hallmark Institute’s Student Support Services Department provides administrative and academic support, including help with accessing learning systems and course materials.
Student Welfare
Students experiencing personal difficulties may be referred to the Principal for appropriate support. If additional support beyond the Institute’s capacity is required, students will be referred to suitable external agencies.
Unit of Competency
Upon successful completion of this unit, students are expected to have learnt:
- How to lead the process for addressing at least one complex workplace issue up to the point of implementation.
- How to identify task objectives and risks involved with pursuing identified problem
- How to research legislative frameworks and applicable frameworks for identified problem
- How to calculate resources required for solution development process
- How to facilitate others in idea generation for possible solutions
- How to present proposed solution to key stakeholders
- How to use feedback to revise solution to achieve stakeholder approval
- How to seek necessary approvals for the implementation of the solution.
Upon successful completion of this unit, students are expected to have learnt:
- How to develop and implement at least one business plan.
How to analyse and research business vision, mission, values, objectives, goals,
competitors, financial targets, management arrangements and marketing approaches.How to write a business plan, including:
- description of the business
- products and services
- financial, physical and human resource requirements
- regulatory requirements
- marketing strategy
- financial indicators
- productivity and performance targets for key result areas
How to monitor and respond to business performance including evaluation of
performance against key results indicators.How to consult, communicate with and report to relevant stakeholders and provide analysis of the strengths and weaknesses of a business plan.
Upon successful completion of this unit, students are expected to have learnt:
- How to develop and implement a change management plan to lead and manage
organisational change. - How to develop the skills and knowledge required to research diversity and its
importance to organisational activity and to draft, plan and implement diversity policy
based on recommendations for improvement. - How to analyse information about diversity from a range of internal and external sources to identify existing practices, potential benefits of diversity and the fit with business objectives.
- How to consult with relevant stakeholders during development, implementation and
review of the diversity policy and procedures. - How to develop strategies to communicate or educate the changes and embed them.
- How to review and evaluate the change management project plan and modify as
needed to achieve objectives. - How to obtain approvals and agree reporting protocols with relevant managers and
implement the plan including addressing barriers to change.
Upon successful completion of this unit, students are expected to have learnt:
- How to develop and maintain information processing systems to support decision making; and to optimise the use of knowledge and learning throughout the
organisation. - How to obtain information relevant to business issues, analyse information and
knowledge, take decisions on business issues identified and disseminate information
to the organisation. - How to source and analyse information for business decisions.
- How to contribute information and the outcomes of analysis to decision making and
design, test and adjust information systems to meet needs and objectives. - How to seek advice from appropriate experts
- How to monitor and evaluate the implementation of strategic plan and make
refinements - How to review effectiveness of planning processes and identify opportunities for
improvement. - How to analyse organisation’s internal and external environment to formulate strategic
plans.
Upon successful completion of this unit, students are expected to have learnt:
- How to determine strategic change requirements and opportunities; and to
develop, implement and evaluate change management strategies. - How to analyse and interpret information about the organisation’s internal and external
environment and consult with stakeholders to identify requirements and opportunities for changes that support organisational objectives. - How to prioritise opportunities for changes with input from managers and develop a
change management project plan for the priority changes incorporating resource
requirements, risk management and timelines. - How to develop strategies to communicate or educate the changes and embed them.
- How to obtain approvals and agree reporting protocols with relevant managers and
implement the plan including addressing barriers to change. - How to review and evaluate the change management project plan and modify as
needed to achieve objectives. - How to contribute information and the outcomes of analysis to decision making
- How to design, test and adjust information systems to meet needs and objectives.
Upon successful completion of this unit, students are expected to have learnt:
- How to review and develop and distribute recommendations relating to the digital
strategy of an organisation or work area. - How to develop a review plan including, preparation of a review methodology
and how to prepare and submit final report for approval and implementation.
Upon successful completion of this unit, students are expected to have learnt:
- How to establish, monitor and evaluate corporate social responsibility for two areas
or opportunities. - How to consult and communicate with relevant stakeholders to develop CSR
objectives and policy that align to organisational goals - negotiate with stakeholders to integrate corporate social responsibility practices into
policies and procedures.
Upon successful completion of this unit, students are expected to have learnt:
- How to manage and promote innovation and continuous improvement for an organisation or work area on at least one occasion.
- How to identify opportunities for improvement.
- How to consult with stakeholders.
- How to promote the value of creativity, innovation and sustainability and recognising
successes. - How to support testing and trialling of new ideas
- How to undertake risk management and cost-benefit analysis for options.
- How to plan for and implement improvements using organisation’s processes for approvals, project management and change management.
- How to facilitate contributions to and communications about continuous
improvement and innovation. - How to capture insights, experiences and ideas for improvements and incorporate them into the organisation’s knowledge management systems and future planning.
Upon successful completion of this unit, students are expected to have learnt:
- How to influence, support and provide resources for at least two individuals
- How to influence, support and provide resources for at least one team.
- How to communicate the organisation’s objectives, values and standards to a range
of stakeholders using appropriate media and language - How to assign accountabilities to teams according to competencies and operational
plans - How to resource teams according to work objectives
- How to demonstrate ethical conduct and professional competence and continuing
professional development - How to encourage others to adopt business ethics and build their commitment to the
organisation.
Upon successful completion of this unit, students are expected to have learnt:
- How to manage finances for at least one organisation or work area.
- How to review previous financial statements
- How to prepare, implement and revise a budget
- How to contribute to financial bids and estimates communicate with other people, including, reporting on financial activity and making recommendations, ensuring managers and supervisors understand key elements of relevant budgets.
- How to analyse effectiveness of existing financial management approaches, including,
reviewing financial management software, managing risks of misappropriation of
funds, ensuring systems are in place to record all transactions, maintaining audit trail
and complying with due diligence.
