Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

BSB40520


BSB40520 - Certificate IV Leadership and Management

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as developing and emerging leaders and managers in a range of enterprise and industry contexts. This program is aimed at upcoming managers or team leaders wishing to develop the essential management skills to succeed in their position. The course is highly recommended for individuals wishing to gain leadership and management skills in their pursuit of management goals.

What You'll Learn in the BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

This course will take you through the aspects of leadership and management from start to finish.  Based upon the structure of the Leadership & Management Body of Knowledge (LMBOK) you will learn the key skills required to lead small teams across a range of enterprise and industry contexts.

Through the Certificate IV you will develop your skills in planning, organising, implementing and monitoring your own workload and the workload of others. Additionally, you will develop communication skills to support individuals and teams to meet organisational and/or enterprise requirements. 

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How will this course help me?

Upon successful completion of the 12 units, participants will be awarded the nationally recognised BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management. The Certificate IV is highly regarded as the industry standard in the recognition of
excellence in leadership and as such is the basis for management programs within many organisations. Participants will undertake learning to sharpen their skills as well as the opportunity to apply business skills and concepts to work-based situations. This will provide participants with the skills they need to lead effectively within the business environment as well as the confidence to apply them in a practical setting.

Participants will undertake learning to sharpen their skills (as per key skills section) as well as the opportunity to apply leadership and management concepts to work-based situations.  This will provide participants with the skills they need to work as effective team leaders as well as the confidence to apply them in a practical setting.

Laura
Laura
Procurement Manager, Epiroc Perth
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Nathan was excellent with this presentations and team engagement, really great course. Great perspectives which made me think differently.
Silvana Gaglia
Silvana GagliaLeadership and Organisational Development Consultant, Public Transport Authority WA
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The PTA have been running Introduction to Project Management workshops, facilitated by Nic Thomas at SCOPE Training for over 3 years. The program is in high demand and is always fully subscribed. Nic is engaging with a high level of expertise. Nic is very informative, presenting with a wide variety of examples that support understanding and consolidate the learning for all participants at all levels. Feedback from all who attend the workshops is always very positive.
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How Would You Like to Qualify as a Team Leader?

Online

Our online BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management course is a great choice for learners wanting the flexibility to learn at their own pace in the comfort of their own space.

Prior Experience

If you've been working in projects you may qualify for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). This is a way for experienced people to fast track the qualification.

Looking for customised Corporate Training?

Scope is experienced at designing custom learning experiences and has partnered with businesses of all shapes and sizes across a range industries.

A  Certificate IV in Leadership and Management can be customised and delivered to your organisation.

This will include integrating your values, policies, processes, frameworks as well using examples based on your industry.

Companies we’ve worked with include

BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management Units

CORE UNITS

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead teams and individuals by modelling high standards of conduct to reflect the organisation’s standards and values.

The unit applies to individuals who are making the transition from being a team member to taking responsibility for the work and performance of others and providing the first level of leadership within the organisation. These leaders have a strong influence on the work culture, values and ethics of the teams they supervise.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

This unit describes the skills, knowledge and outcomes required to use leadership to promote team cohesion. It includes motivating, mentoring, coaching and developing the team and forming the bridge between the management of the organisation and team members.

The unit applies to team leaders, supervisors and new or emerging managers where leadership plays a role in developing and maintaining effective workplace relationships. It applies in any industry or community context. At this level work will normally be carried out within routine and non-routine methods and procedures, which require planning, evaluation, leadership and guidance of others.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement operational plans by planning and acquiring resources, monitoring and adjusting operational performance and providing reports on performance, as required.

The unit applies to individuals who plan activities to achieve team and organisational objectives. At this level, work will normally be carried out within routine and non-routine methods and involve procedures that require planning, evaluation, leadership and guidance of others.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to facilitate and apply communication strategies in the workplace within any industry.

This unit has a specific focus on the communication skills required for supervisor level workers with responsibility for other workers.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively lead and facilitate a team in a workplace within any industry.

This unit has a specific focus on the teamwork skills required for team leader or supervisor level (depending on organisational structure) workers with responsibility for others or teams.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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ELECTIVE UNITS

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, facilitate and lead difficult conversations.

The unit applies to individuals who may work as managers and leaders, and are required to lead difficult conversations in the workplace. They contribute well developed verbal and relationship building skills in having difficult conversations.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use advanced-level critical thinking skills in a workplace context. This includes using methods of analysis, synthesis and evaluation.

The unit applies to individuals who evaluate existing or proposed work practices. These individuals are typically responsible for reviewing or developing work processes, products or services that may be proposed or already existing.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead the development of a diverse workforce. It covers supporting and engaging with a diverse workforce to maximise the benefit of diversity to the organisation.

The unit applies to supervisors, team leaders, new and emerging managers who lead within a diverse workforce environment and exercise discretion and autonomy within a structured business context.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and implement ways of promoting innovation within team environments in the workplace.

The unit applies to individuals who are team participants or team leaders responsible for playing a proactive role in demonstrating innovation in a formal or informal team environment.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead and manage continuous improvement systems and processes. Particular emphasis is on the development of systems and the analysis of information to monitor and adjust performance strategies, and to manage opportunities for further improvements.

The unit applies to individuals who take an active role in managing a continuous improvement process in order to achieve an organisation’s objectives. At this level, work will normally be carried out using complex and diverse methods and procedures which require the exercise of considerable discretion and judgement, using a range of problem-solving and decision-making strategies.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify signs and sources of strain on personal health and wellbeing (both physical and mental) within job roles and according to key performance indicators (KPIs).

The unit applies to individuals who operate with a high level of autonomy, have excellent communication skills and apply knowledge of organisational policies and relevant legislation.

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and use emotional intelligence to increase self-awareness, self-management, social awareness and relationship management in the workplace.

The unit applies to individuals who are required to identify, analyse, synthesise and act on information from a range of sources and who deal with unpredictable problems as part of their job role. These individuals may be responsible for leading a team or work area.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Looking for different units?  Contact our team and we can discuss what other units may be available as well as if your previous experience can reduce the course requirements.

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How long will it take to complete?

The great thing with competency based training is that completion of a course is based on your ability to demonstrate your ability to perform to industry standard.  This allows you to complete at your own pace.

There are no exams in the course, it is very practical and based upon things you’re going to face in a project environment.

We provide students with the ability to complete the Certificate IV in Leadership and Management over a one year period; however we find that the average time is between 3 to 6 months. During that time there is a large variance in the amount of time each student spends working on the qualification. 

Give us a call, email, use the chat or whatever is easiest and we can give you an estimate based on your situation as well as how your experience may help you complete faster.

What are the entry requirements?

There are no entry requirements into the Certificate IV in Leadership and Management. If you have a computer and an internet connection you’re set.

Having said that we believe that learning is most valuable when applied.  So it’s best to have a workplace or previous which you can use to apply your learning.

Our model isn’t geared for those coming straight out of school and find that most of our students come from one of two paths.

Ideally participants should hold a Certificate III in Business. However there are a number of other accepted qualifications from industry areas such as Business, Health and Safety etc.  Many participants of this program are tertiary qualified professionals looking to migrate into a project role.   

Many students enter this qualification without holding an existing qualifications. As the programs are designed based upon the work environment, experience within that environment is an acceptable point of entry.  In regards to the Certificate IV in Leadership and Management, this may include but is not limited to experience within a project environment, or another technical field, this may be either as a team member, supervisor or leading hand.

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What Jobs Can I Get with a Certificate IV in Leadership and Management?

The Certificate IV in Leadership and Management opens pathways by validating to employers that graduates have practically demonstrated the skills and knowledge required for effective management at the front line of the organisation. This qualification is relevant for employment in practically any industry. Furthermore a qualification from Scope Training advocates that the learner has demonstrated the ability to apply these skills in a work context, reassuring employers of jobreadiness.

Job Roles include: Supervisor, Junior Manager, Leading Hand, Second in Charge (2IC), Senior Customer Service Officer

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