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BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

2026

Sector

Vocational Education and Training

Industry Group

BUSINESS AND CLERICAL

Occupation Type

Office Manager

General Description

Availability: Applications are open for 2026.
Online Application: This course is available for online application.
Apprenticeships/Traineeships: This course can be undertaken as a traineeship. Visit TAFE Apprenticeships and Traineeships for more information.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as developing and emerging leaders and managers in a range of enterprise and industry contexts.

As well as assuming responsibility for their own performance, individuals at this level are likely to provide leadership, guidance and support to others. They may also have some responsibility for organising and monitoring the output of teams.

They apply solutions to a defined range of predictable and unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources.

Delivery Details
Location	Alice Springs Danala - Education and Community Precinct Online
Duration	12 months full-time 18 months part-time *Duration may vary depending on how long a student takes to reach the required competency level
Study Mode	Blended Online *Information relating to study modes can be found in the 2026 TAFE Student Guide
Start Date	February 2, 2026 Students can enrol at any time after the identified start date and will commence at the start of the next available unit. A specific commencement date will be determined in consultation with the delivery team. A course timetable/study plan will be provided on application for the course.
Attendance	Wednesday 9:00am - 12:00pm

Career Opportunities

Possible occupations relevant to this qualification include:

Frontline Sales Manager
Freight Administrative Supervisor
Team Leader
Production Supervisor
Leading Hand
Supervisor
Distribution Centre Supervisor
Warehouse Team Leader
Sales Team Manager
Line Manager
Coordinator (Business Operations)

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BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management - 2026

Accreditation
This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the BSB Business Services Training Package.

Locations and Study Mode
Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.

Locations: Alice Springs, Danala - Education and Community Precinct, Online

Study Mode: On campus, online, both

Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.

Entry Requirements Domestic

There are no specific entry requirements. A Pre-enrolment interview will be conducted, and your lecturer will determine options for study. A Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation helps identify any areas where you may need additional support to help you achieve your goals.

To gain entry into BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management, it is preferred candidates;

hold a BSB30120 Certificate III in Business, or similar qualification;
or have vocational experience in a business or management related role without holding a formal qualification.

Required Resources

Students will have 24/7 access to assessments and learning resources on CDU's online learning platform Learnline. Before using Learnline however, students will need to ensure that their computer has the correct setup.

Duration
Estimated completion time: 1 year/s

This program is delivered over a period of 12 months full-time or 18 months part-time. The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode and/or units selected and will vary depending upon how long a student takes to reach the required competency level.

Student Visa holders must study internally full time

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Contact Details

To find out more about the course, where and when it is offered, how to enrol or any other information please contact:

Business and Workforce Management
Location: Education and Community Precinct and Alice Springs Campus
Phone: 08 8946 7517 (ECP) 08 8959 5461 (ASP)
Email: vet.business@cdu.edu.au