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    National code: BSB50420

    Diploma of Leadership and Management

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    OverviewAbout this course

    Acquire highly regarded, invaluable communication techniques, leadership skills and more to become an effective leader in any industry or setting. Guide your organisation or department to meet their goals and advance in your career.

    OutcomesWhat you'll gain

    Learning outcomes

    Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:

    • Communicate with influence and negotiate

    • Develop critical thinking in colleagues and staff

    • Lead and manage effective workplace relationships

    • Foster successful teamwork and solo work in an organisation

    • Manage business operational plans

    Course outcomes

    Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.

    • Communication and negotiation techniques for complex workplace discussions

    • Exposure to real business documentation, legislation and policy

    • The ability to lead and manage effective workplace relationships

    • Confidence to guide colleagues and staff to reach their goals

    • A strong pathway to continue your study 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.

    Entry recommendations

    To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:

    • Experience leading or supervising teams

    • Strong communication skills

    • 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

    • Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) at a Year 12 high school level

    • TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test. This skills test helps us to understand your individual study needs, to design an individualised plan that supports your study success and ensures your LLN skills match the demands of the course.

    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:

    Corporate General Manager

    Corporate General Managers manage commercial, industrial, governmental or other organisations through departmental managers and subordinate executives.

    • Full-time share Full-time workers usually work 35 hours or more a week (in all their jobs combined).

      90%

    • Employment size Employment size is the number of workers who do this as their main job.

      14,000 workers

    • Average age This is the average age of all workers in this job.

      47 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.

      $2,660

    • Average full-time The average full-time hours that people in this role work each week.

      49 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.

      Very high

    • Gender share

      30% 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.

      Strong Growth

    Other jobs include: Senior manager, Departmental manager, Project manager, Business manager and Small to medium sized business owner

    Study pathways

    Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:

    Previous study0 Courses

    Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.

    The Diploma of Leadership and Management does not have any pre-requisite courses.

    Further study1 Course

    Advance your skills to take your career to the next level

    Related study1 Course

    Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.

    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 Diploma of Leadership and Management qualification, you’ll need to successfully complete 12 , including 6 core and 6 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.

    • Communicate with influenceBSBCMM511

    • Develop critical thinking in othersBSBCRT511

    • Lead and manage effective workplace relationshipsBSBLDR523

    • Develop and use emotional intelligenceBSBPEF502

    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 12 information sessions planned for this course. They'll take place at different locations across the state.

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