BSB40120 CERTIFICATE IV IN BUSINESS
CRICOS PROGRAM CODES:105905H
This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of Business Services job roles. These individuals may have supervisory performance accountabilities.
Individuals in these roles carry out a mix of specialist and moderately complex administrative or operational tasks that require self-development skills. They use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base to apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems and analyse information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.
Course Fees
| Registration Fee (non-refundable): | AUD $500 |
| Material Fee: | AUD $500 |
| Tuition Fee: | AUD $4,500 |
| Total | AUD $5,500 |
May apply and can be found in our International Student Handbook
- Where students successfully apply for Credit Transfer (CT) and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), the course duration may be shortened accordingly and adjustments will be made to any CoE issued.
- For more information, please refer to our Student Handbook (Page 7 – Credit Transfer and RPL)
St Peter Institute has the following entry requirements:
International students must:
- be at least 18 years of age and have completed Year 11 or equivalent.
- participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs. The course entry interview will also assess language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) and whether students can use digital technologies.
- have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old).
English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- have completed a Certificate IV or above in Australia within the last 2 years
- educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country.
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted, see full list available here. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0
Students with English Language Tests that are equivalent to IELTS 5.0 or above can also be eligible for entry into this course by participating in an ELICOS course (English classes) with SPI prior to entry into this course. Please contact SPI for more information.
Assessments will be conducted face to face which could include:
- Direct observation – in a simulated classroom environment – usually role plays
- Product based methods – these are generally reports, case studies, projects, and presentations.
- Questioning – written and verbal questioning is used for a number of assessment tasks.
- A combination of the above methods.
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Administration Officer
- Sales Manager
- Customer Service Manager
- Personal Assistant
- Face to face at our Melbourne Campus – 20 hours per week of classroom based training and assessment
- 5 hours of self study including structured self-directed learning and completing assessment work started in class
- Up to an hour per week of individual support if required
Satisfactory course progress and attendance is very important to meet visa requirements. Please read the International Student Handbook carefully for more information. You will also be provided with further information about course progress and attendance requirements at your orientation.
Satisfactory course progress and attendance is very important to meet visa requirements. Please read the International Student Handbook carefully for more information. You will also be provided with further information about course progress and attendance requirements at your orientation.
You are also required to take out Overseas Health Insurance Cover before arriving in Australia. St Peter Institute provides details of OSHC providers in the International Student Handbook. You can approach any of these providers to find out costs and organise your cover.
Course intake dates for BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business are available throughout the year as listed below:
| Intake Date |
|---|
| 16 March 2026 |
| 20 April 2026 |
| 04 May 2026 |
| 18 May 2026 |
| 02 June 2026 |
| 08 June 2026 |
| 13 July 2026 |
| 20 July 2026 |
| 03 August 2026 |
| 17 August 2026 |
| 31 August 2026 |
| 14 September 2026 |
| 19 October 2026 |
| 02 November 2026 |
| 16 November 2026 |
| 30 November 2026 |
| 04 January 2027 |
| 11 January 2027 |
| 25 January 2027 |
| 01 February 2027 |
| 15 February 2027 |
| 02 March 2027 |
| 23 March 2027 |
| 05 April 2027 |
| 26 April 2027 |
| 10 May 2027 |
| 24 May 2027 |
| 08 June 2027 |
| 05 July 2027 |
| 02 August 2027 |
| 16 August 2027 |
| 30 August 2027 |
| 04 October 2027 |
| 18 October 2027 |
| 01 November 2027 |
| 15 November 2027 |
| 29 November 2027 |
A detailed timetable, including class days and times, will be provided to students prior to commencement or during orientation.
Units of Competency
| UNIT CODE | TITLE |
|---|---|
| CORE UNITS | |
| BSBTEC404 | Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment |
| BSBWRT411 | Write complex documents |
| BSBXCM401 | Apply communication strategies in the workplace |
| BSBCRT411 | Apply critical thinking to work practices |
| BSBWHS411 | Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs |
| BSBTWK401 | Build and maintain business relationships |
| ELECTIVE UNITS | |
| BSBMKG433 | Undertake marketing activities |
| BSBCMM411 | Make presentations |
| BSBHRM413 | Support the learning and development of teams and individuals |
| BSBPEF403 | Lead Personal Development |
| BSBOPS404 | Implement customer service strategies |
| BSBPEF402 | Develop personal work priorities |