BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business – Fee-Free Traineeship

BSB – Business Services Training Package

Certificate IV (NRT)

Flexible delivery/workplace training – supported by Zoom workshops.

You may commence the BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business at any time via our quality flexible delivery.

To be eligible for a traineeship in BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business, you must meet the following criteria:

• Minimum 15 years old
• Live and work in NSW
• Be an Australian citizen, New Zealand citizen or permanent Australian resident
• Must be employed in this vocation and meet the relevant entry requirements
• All Aboriginal students and students with a disability will be eligible for fee-free training

General rule: You may be eligible to be approved as a new entrant trainee if you have been employed by your traineeship employer:

• for less than 3 months as a full-time, full-time equivalent part-time/casual, or a combination of these
• for less than 12 months as a part-time or part-time equivalent casual employee
• for less than 12 months in a combination of part-time, casual and full-time (or equivalent) employment

Note: Traineeship eligibility and conditions may vary per employer and traineeship.

To be eligible for a FEE-FREE PLACE in BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business you must meet the following criteria:

• Live or work in NSW
• Be an Australian Citizen, New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Australian Resident

All Aboriginal students and students with a disability will continue to be eligible for fee-free training.

For further information on RPL and Credit Transfer: Smart & Skilled – Recognising Skills.

For additional information: Smart & Skilled – Students.

The volume of learning for the BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business as a Learning and Assessment pathway is typically twelve months to two years. This may vary according to prior skills and knowledge.

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.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Supersedes BSB40215 Certificate IV in Business.

You must be working in an administrative role to complete this course, as it involves using workplace policies, procedures, and engaging with stakeholders in the organisation.

Total number of units = 12

• 6 core units plus
• 6 elective units

Core Units

• BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices
• BSBTEC404 Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment
• BSBTWK401 Build and maintain business relationships
• BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
• BSBWRT411 Write complex documents
• BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace

Elective Units

• BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities
• BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
• BSBPMG430 Undertake project work
• BSBTEC401 Design and produce complex text documents
• BSBTEC403 Apply digital solutions to work processes
• BSBXCS402 Promote workplace cyber security awareness and best practices

• Administrative officer
• Executive assistant
• Personal Assistant
• Office Co-ordinator/Manager
• Customer service officer
• Receptionist
• Project administration officer
• Team co-ordinator
• Human resources assistant

On completion of this course you would be able to consider higher qualifications such as: Diploma of Business, Diploma of Leadership and Management.