Diploma of
Leadership and Management
BSB50420
BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management
The Diploma of Leadership and Management is a nationally recognised qualification that has been designed for leaders wanting to take their leadership to the next level. Completing the Diploma of Leadership and Management will give you the skills and tools required to work effectively as a team leader such as collaborating with others to meet project deadlines and budgets, plan, design apply and evaluate solutions to handle unpredictable problems, as well as equipping you with the fundamentals of Leadership and Management to confidently lead your team.
The course is highly recommended for current managers looking to gain or formalise critical managerial skills in their pursuit of leadership development.
What You'll Learn in your Diploma of Leadership and Management
Your Diploma of Leadership and Management is broken in four parts. The first is Developing Yourself, where you will learn effective communication, emotional intelligence and how to have difficult conversations. Part two is about Developing Your Team, where you will focus on leadership, managing workplace relationships and creating a culture of innovation. Part three is focused on Collaborative Problem Solving, and part four brings everything together with Developing Your Organisation as a whole, where we focus is on diversity, operations plans and continuous improvement.
Through the Diploma 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.
Call us on (08) 9321 6307, or download the course brochure to find out more.
How will this course help me?
Upon successful completion of the 12 units, participants will be awarded the Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB50420). The Diploma of Leadership and Management is regarded as the industry standard in the recognition of those who have demonstrated the ability to work effectively within a leadership environment.
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.
Ready to start your leadership journey?
Choose one of the study options below.
Online
Our 100% online Diploma of Leadership & 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 great way for experienced people to fast track their qualification.
What our clients have said:
Looking for customised Corporate Training?
Scope Training can tailor the Diploma of Leadership and Management specifically for your organisation. We contextualise the content using relevant industry examples, and integrate your values, policies, processes, and frameworks.
Give us a call on (08) 9321 6307 to discuss what a tailored program could look like for your team.
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Diploma of Leadership and Management Units
CORE UNITS
In this unit describes the skills and knowledge required to present and negotiate persuasively, lead and participate in meetings and make presentations to customers, clients and other key stakeholders.
The unit applies to individuals who are managers and leaders 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. They use initiative and judgement to organise the work of self and others and plan, evaluate and co-ordinate the work of teams.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop critical and creative thinking skills in others within a workplace context.
The unit applies to individuals who are developing and coaching others, for whom critical thinking skills (including analysis, synthesis, and evaluation) are an important part of their job roles. This unit applies to individuals who are typically responsible for leading teams.
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 effective workplace relationships.
The unit applies to individuals in leadership or management positions who have a prominent role in establishing and managing processes and procedures to support workplace relationships. These individuals apply the values, goals and cultural diversity policies of the organisation. They use complex and diverse methods and procedures as well as a range of problem solving and decision making strategies, which require the exercise of considerable discretion and judgement.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and monitor the implementation of operational plans to support efficient and effective workplace practices and organisational productivity and profitability.
The unit applies to individuals who manage the work of others and operate within the parameters of a broader strategic and/or business plans.
No licensing, legislative 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.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead teams in the workplace and to actively engage with the management of the organisation.
The unit applies to individuals working at a managerial level who lead and build a positive culture within their work teams. At this level, work will normally be carried out using complex and diverse methods and procedures requiring the exercise of considerable discretion and judgement. It will also involve using a range of problem solving and decision-making strategies.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
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 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 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.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the performance of staff that are direct reports.
The unit applies to individuals who manage people. It covers work allocation and the methods to review performance, reward excellence and provide feedback. The unit makes the link between performance management and performance development and reinforces both functions as a key requirement for effective managers.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create an environment that enables and supports practice which focuses on a holistic approach to the integration of innovation across all areas of work practice.
The unit applies to individuals working in leadership or management roles in any industry or community context. The individual could be employed by the organisation, but may also be an external contractor, the leader of a cross organisation team or of a self-formed team of individuals.
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 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.
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.
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 Diploma of 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 Diploma of 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 IV in Leadership and Management. 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 Diploma of 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.
What Jobs Can I Get with a Diploma of Leadership and Management?
The Diploma of Leadership and Management conveys to employers that the holder has practically demonstrated the skills and knowledge to work effectively as a Manager. 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 job-readiness.
Job Roles include: Manager, Business Operator, Operations Manager, Supervisor, Area Manager
