BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
CRICOS Code: 118993G
Qualification Status: Current
AQF Level: 4
Course Outline
This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as developing and emerging leaders and managers in a range of enterprise and industry contexts.
As well as assuming responsibility for their own performance, individuals at this level are likely to provide leadership, guidance and support to others. They may also have some responsibility for organising and monitoring the output of teams.
Units of Competency
This qualification includes 12 units of competency:
- 5 core units
- 7 elective units
| Core Units | BSBLDR411 Demonstrate leadership in the workplace |
| BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships | |
| BSBOPS402 Coordinate business operational plans | |
| BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace | |
| BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team | |
| Elective Units | BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities |
| BSBPEF401 Manage personal health and wellbeing | |
| BSBOPS403 Apply business risk management processes | |
| BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices | |
| BSBWRT411 Write complex documents | |
| BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness | |
| BSBSUS411 Implement & monitor environmentally sustainable practices |
Course Duration
The Certificate IV in Leadership and Management course will be delivered face-to-face (online delivery mode now available) for 20 hours per week over 52 weeks, including term breaks.
Intake Dates
Multiple intakes every year. Please contact admin team for more information.
Pre-requisites
There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Entry Requirements
- English Language Requirement: an English language proficiency level of one of the following:
- IELTS band score of 6.0 or equivalent, or
- For students from assessment Level 1 countries – Mercury Institute of Victoria English Placement Test
- Academic Requirement: minimum secondary studies in your home country equivalent to an Australian Year 11
- Age Requirement: students must be a minimum age of 18 years or above at the time of course commencement
- Pre-Training Review: all learners will undertake an initial skills assessment to determine suitability for the course and student needs. The review aims to identify their training needs through questions on previous education or training, the relevance of the course and relevant experience. Determination of course suitability and additional support (if any) will be made by a qualified assessor
- Language Literacy and Numeracy (LLN): all students will be required to complete an LLN assessment prior to the commencement of the course. MIV uses LLN robot platform for the assessment. All reports, training supplements and recommendations are generated by the LLN Robot system after comparing the learner’s ACSF spiky profile to the profile of this course
- Hardware/Software requirements: for students to work on assessments, tasks and self-study all learners are expected to have access to a laptop or computer with operating system and office application like Microsoft word at their own cost. Where needed, MIV will provide access to computer labs at MIV campus
Delivery Approach
Certificate IV in Leadership and Management is delivered face-to-face or online.
Method of Assessment
- Case studies
- Projects
- Written questions
- Observation of demonstrated skills, e.g. role play
- Presentations
- Reports
Educational Pathways
Participants will develop skills that lead to:
- BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management, or
- BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
Employment Pathways
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible career outcomes relevant to this qualification include:
- Frontline Manager
- Supervisor
- Business Operations
- Human Resources Manager
- Business Manager
- Sales Team Manager
Tuition and Application Fees
Tuition fees: 9,000 AUD
Application fee: 250 AUD (non-refundable)
Material fee: 300 AUD
Payment Schedule:
- Study period 1 (Deposit to be paid prior to being issued CoE): 2,250 AUD tuition fees, 250 AUD Application fee and 300 AUD Material fee
- Study period 2: 2,250 AUD tuition fees
- Study period 3: 2,250 AUD tuition fees
- Study period 4: 2,250 AUD tuition fees
(*Deposit for course may vary, please refer to Letter of Offer)
RPL and Credit Transfer
Mercury Institute of Victoria will offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer to all students at the time of enrolment. RPL enables students who have not undertaken the unit or equivalent, but have the required knowledge and skills, to demonstrate competency for the unit in an assessment only pathway. An RPL kit is available for candidates wishing to apply for RPL and information sessions are available to support the candidates in their application.
Further Information
To apply for this course or for further information please call Mercury Institute of Victoria on 03 9654 0101 or email admissions@mercury.edu.au.

