BSB50420 : Diploma of Leadership & Management

CRICOS Course Code: 116091F

Overview of course

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. 

The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link: https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/BSB50420

Course Details

Provider Name Opal College
RTO Code 46202
CRICOS Code 04255M
CRICOS Course Code 116091F
Location of course Classroom: Level 2/86 Collins St, Hobart TAS 7000
Delivery mode This program is delivered in the classroom
Duration 52 weeks, including 40 study weeks and 12 weeks of holidays.
Study Load 20 hours per week.

Course Structure

The following units are included in this course, and all are required for the award of the qualification. Students who only complete some units will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment for units successfully completed

Total number of units = 12

  • Core Units: 6
  • Elective Units: 6
Code Title 
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
Code Title 
BSBCMM412 Lead difficult conversations
BSBCRT512 Originate and develop concepts
BSBOPS503  Develop administrative systems
BSBOPS504 Manage business risk
BSBPEF501  Manage personal and professional development 
BSBLDR521 Lead the development of diverse workforces

How much does it cost?

The costs for this course are as follows:

Course fees Tuition fees: AUD $12,000
Enrolment fee: $250
Non-tuition fees May apply and can be found in our International Student Handbook on our website at https://opal.edu.au/

Course fees do not include laptops or software – see information above.

A detailed payment plan and payment arrangements are provided in the Offer Letter and Student Agreement. You must pay all your course fees and on time. Non-payment of fees may result in cancellation of enrolment.

You are also required to take out Overseas Health Insurance Cover before arriving in Australia. Opal College provides details of OSHC providers in the International Student Handbook. You can approach any of these providers to find out costs and organise your cover.

Additional costs associated with living in Australia are outlined in the International Student Handbook. You should carefully review these costs in relation to budgeting. Further information can be found at this link.

What are the entry requirements?

Opal College has the following entry requirements:

You must:

  • be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of Year 12.
  • participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
  • have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old).  English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
    • educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
    • successful completion of an English Placement Test.

Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. You are required to provide your results so that we can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0.

Accreditations

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You are required to bring your own laptop with Office 365 (or similar program) to all classes. These costs are not included in your course fees. Specifications for laptops and associated costs are included below.

Minimum requirement
Processor Intel® or AMD processor with 64-bit support*; 2 GHz or faster processor Microsoft Windows 10
Operating System Microsoft Windows 10
RAM 10 GB or more of RAM (8 GB recommended)
Hard disk space 3.1 GB or more of available hard-disk space
Monitor resolution 1024 x 768 display (1280x800 recommended) with 16-bit colour and 512 MB or more of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended.
Graphics processor/acceleration requirement OpenGL 2.0-capable system
Internet Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.
Minimum requirement
Processor Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support
Operating System Linux Kernel base OS
RAM 2 GB or more of RAM (8 GB recommended)
Hard disk space 4 GB or more of available hard-disk space for 64-bit installation; additional free space required during installation.
Monitor resolution 1024 x 768 display (1280x800 recommended) with 16-bit colour and 512 MB or more of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended
Graphics processor/acceleration requirement OpenGL 2.0-capable system
Internet Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.
System application and device
Name of software Associated costs
Office 365 $129 annually https://products.office.com/en-au/buy/office
Laptop details Associated costs
Any laptop that meets the specifications above $450 (approximate only) Various

This course is targeted at international students who are:

  • Seeking to pursue a career in leadership and management.
  • Seeking to enter a new industry sector.
  • Seeking a pathway to higher-level qualifications

Completing this course may provide you with employment or learning opportunities. Potential employment options are in a range of leadership and management roles in a range of industry areas. Further education pathways may include the BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management or a range of Advanced Diploma qualifications, as well as higher education qualifications in leadership and management.

This course is delivered face-to-face in a classroom-based setting.

The timetable for this course will be advised in your Offer Letter and Student Agreement. 

You are required to attend classes for 20 hours per week for 40 study weeks (4 terms of 10 weeks each).  Holiday breaks are as indicated in your timetable. 

Class sessions include a mix of theory and practical activities with a focus on creating a real-life workplace.  

In addition to classroom-based learning, you will also need to complete approximately 5 hours of additional, unsupervised study per week including general reading and research for assessments. 

You will also need to complete assessments for this course which may include: 

  • Written questions
  • Projects 
  • Presentations
  • Reports
  • Role plays/observations

At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.

Your classes will be conducted in modern classrooms, and you will be able to access Wi-Fi. There are also areas for you to relax, as well as conduct additional study.  

You will be provided with a Student Guide relevant to each unit in your course.

To apply for this course, you are required to complete an enrolment form and submit all required supporting evidence including:

  • a copy of your High School Certificate
  • proof of English language proficiency as specified in the entry requirements.

Satisfactory course progress and attendance is very important to meet visa requirements. Please read the International Student Handbook carefully for more information. You will also be provided with further information about course progress and attendance requirements at your orientation.

If your application is successful, we will send you an Offer Letter and Student Agreement. You should make sure you read through this document carefully to make sure you are happy with all of the terms and conditions. If you are, then simply sign the document and send it back to us.

Once we receive this, we will issue you with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter and an invoice for the first payment.

The first day of each course will include orientation and induction. Orientation will include information about the campus, living in Australia, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements.

This course outline should be read in conjunction with Opal College International Student Handbook. This can be found online at https://opalcollege.com.au/

We offer the following in relation to support and welfare.

  • one-to-one support from the trainer/assessor
  • support with personal issues
  • access to additional learning resources 
  • reasonable adjustment in assessment
  • social events 
  • information about external sources of support.

You may not have studied for a while, may have English as a second language or need additional assistance with literacy or numeracy. 

We will identify any additional support needs you may have at the time of application and enrolment and may prepare a Student Support Plan for you based on those needs.