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Course Description

The Diploma of Leadership and Management 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.

This course is designed to provide learners with the skills and knowledge to:

• Communicate with influence;
• Develop critical thinking in others;
• Lead and manage effective workplace relationships;
• Manage business operational plans;
• Develop and use emotional intelligence;
• Manage team effectiveness;
• Manage organisational customer service;
• Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability;
• Manage personal and professional development;
• Provide leadership across the organisation;
• Develop organisational strategies; and
• Lead the development of diverse workforces.

Course Duration

• 52 weeks (including term breaks)
• 4 terms (10 weeks per term)

This course consists of 12 units of competency (6 core and 6 elective) delivered across a period of 52 weeks (including 12 weeks of term breaks). Students will complete 800 hours of structured learning (20 hours per week) and are expected to complete 400 hours of unsupervised study and assessment preparation (10 hours per week). The 40 weeks of learning are split into 4 terms of 10 weeks each, and each term covers 3 units of competency.

Study Mode

The delivery methods for this course include:

Face-to-Face Classroom-Based Learning

Course Entry Requirements

This course is available to those who have completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent and are at least 18 years of age at course commencement. All international students must be proficient in English at a level of IELTs 5.5 or equivalent, with no skills band less than 5.0.

It is recommended that all students have the appropriate level of learning, reading, writing, language, oral communication, and numeracy skills, as well as proficiency in the use of computer-based technology.

Assessments

This course will be delivered and assessed through verbal assessment, group discussion, consultation, prescribed textbook reading and online written assessment activities.

Course Outcomes

Students will attain the Diploma of Leadership and Management once all units have been completed at a competent level.

Graduates of our Diploma of Leadership and Management will gain the skills necessary to deal with real-life situations in the workplace as a supervisor or manager. Relevant job roles include:

• Transport Manager.
• Business Manager.
• Small Business Owner/Manager/Team Leader.
• Operations Manager.
• Information Services Manager.
• Public Sector Manager.

Course Fees

The costs for this course are as follows:

• Enrolment Fee: $200 (non-refundable)
• Material Fee: $100 (non-refundable)
• Tuition Fee: Scholarships are available