OverviewAbout this course
Develop your skills so you can provide sound leadership and confidently manage a team in different industries. Refine your leadership style and take your career to the next level with transferable leadership skills that are essential in varied roles.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Lead and manage a team in various environments
Promote team cohesion
Communicate effectively within the workplace
Demonstrate leadership through your own behaviour and high standards of conduct
Coordinate business operational plans
Monitor operational performance
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A nationally accredited qualification at Certificate IV level
Experience leading teams
The ability to communicate effectively as a workplace leader
The opportunity to take your career to the next level and develop your leadership style
Strong pathways to continue your studies and enhance your career opportunities
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
This course is offered as a traineeship. Enquire today to check the eligibility requirements.
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
At least 2 years' post-school work experience
Sound digital skills and confidence working with technology such as computers, email software and online communications platforms
Access to a strong and stable internet connection as part of this course is offered via online learning
The ability to access and navigate the internet and use Microsoft Office suite
An interest in seeking leadership skills
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like:
Office Manager
Office Managers organise and control the functions and resources of offices such as administrative systems and office personnel.
Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).
65%
Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.
47,300 workers
Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.
46 years
Weekly pay Median earnings are shown for full-time, non-managerial employees paid at the adult rate, before tax or any amounts that are salary sacrificed. These figures are a guide to earnings only and should not be used to determine a wage rate.
$1,310
Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.
41 hours
Skill level rating Skill level ratings are based on the range and complexity of job roles. In general, the higher the skill level, the more formal education and training, previous experience or on-the-job training needed to be good at the job.
High
Gender share
89% female
Future growth The Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business estimates the likely change in number of workers in this role, or industry, over the next 5 years. Future growth is the likely percentage change compared to all other job roles.
Stable
Other jobs include: team leader, supervisor, line manager, leading hand and frontline leader.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study1 Course
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
Further study1 Course
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study0 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Certificate IV in Leadership and Management does not have any related courses.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Courses are made up of a combination of both core and specialty units. In the Certificate IV in Leadership and Management qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 12 Units of competency, including 5 core and 7 speciality units.
Please note, not all specialty units are offered at every TAFE NSW location. It is highly recommended that you check with your preferred campus for information about the specialty units offered at that location.
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Coordinate business operational plansBSBOPS402
Apply communication strategies in the workplaceBSBXCM401
Lead effective workplace relationshipsBSBLDR413
Demonstrate leadership in the workplaceBSBLDR411
TAFE NSW servicesFacilities and support
TAFE NSW provides support services across all campus locations and online. Whatever your needs or circumstances, we have the people, resources, counselling and facilities to support you in focusing on your studies.
TAFE NSW Disability Support Service
TAFE NSW Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) support
TAFE NSW Aboriginal Support; Learner support (ABE)
TAFE NSW Careers, Counselling and Pathways Service
TAFE NSW Libraries
Scholarship programs – be supported as you explore your talents and fulfil your potential
Read&Write literacy and study support software is available free for all TAFE NSW students to use while studying on campus and at home
LinkedIn Learning – an online resource which offers innovative courses and tutorials to improve your personal and professional skills
Student associations – get social with our student community
Info sessionsWant to know more?
There are a total of 10 information sessions planned for this course. They'll take place at different locations across the state.
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