To achieve BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business a total of twelve (12) units of competency must be completed comprising six (6) core and six (6) elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.
BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business: A total of twelve (12) units of competency must be completed comprised of six (6) core and six (6) elective units of which 2 elective units must be selected from Group A.
BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Administration): A total of twelve (12) units of competency must be completed comprised of six (6) core and six (6) elective units, of which 2 elective units must be selected from Group A and 4 elective units must be selected from Group C.
BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Operations): A total of twelve (12) units of competency must be completed comprised of six (6) core and six (6) elective units, of which 2 elective units must be selected from Group A and 4 elective units must be selected from Group D.
The total nominal hours for the sequence listed below is 515-625.
| Code | Module/Unit of Competency | Hours |
| Core units of competency |
| BSBCRT411 | Apply critical thinking to work practices | 50 |
| BSBTEC404 | Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment | 50 |
| BSBTWK401 | Build and maintain business relationships | 35 |
| BSBWHS411 | Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs | 50 |
| BSBWRT411 | Write complex documents | 50 |
| BSBXCM401 | Apply communication strategies in the workplace | 50 |
| | Total nominal hours for core units | 285 |
| Elective units of competency (Select 6) |
| Group A - Self Development (Must complete 2 from this group) |
| BSBPEF402 | Develop personal work priorities | 40 |
| BSBPEF502 | Develop and use emotional intelligence | 60 |
| Group C - Business Administration (ALL 4 must be completed for the Business Administration Specialisation) |
| BSBOPS401 | Coordinate business resources | 30 |
| BSBOPS405 | Organise business meetings | 20 |
| BSBTEC401 | Design and produce complex text documents | 100 |
| BSBTEC402 | Design and produce complex spreadsheets | 50 |
| Group D - Business Operations (ALL 4 must be completed for the Business Operations Specialisation) |
| BSBOPS402 | Coordinator business operational plan | 40 |
| BSBOPS403 | Apply business risk management processes | 50 |
| BSBOPS404 | Implement customer service strategies | 40 |
| BSBSTR402 | Implement continuous improvement | 40 |
| | Total nominal hours for elective units | 230 - 340 |
| | Total nominal hours for the qualification | 515 - 625 |