Diploma of Leadership and Management

BSB50420

This page is updated when information changes, but it's always best to talk to your training provider to confirm course details before you enrol.

Overview

Train to become an effective leader. Gain practical skills in planning, teamwork and business operations.

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply knowledge, practical skills and experience in leadership and management across a range of enterprise and industry contexts.

Individuals at this level display initiative and judgement in planning, organising, implementing and monitoring their own workload and the workload of others. They use communication skills to support individuals and teams to meet organisational or enterprise requirements.

They may plan, design, apply and evaluate solutions to unpredictable problems, and identify, analyse and synthesise information from a variety of sources.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

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

  • Financial help

    • Government funding is available for this course. Check your eligibility for:

      • Career Boost (traineeship)

      *To be eligible for this funding, you have to do a traineeship.

      Check your eligibility

  • Cost

    Course costs can vary by provider and location. Ask your training provider for a cost estimate.

    To see how government funding could help to reduce the cost of your course, check your eligibility for funding.

  • On-the-job training

    • Completing this course through a traineeship can help you to learn the skills you need.

    This traineeship is available:

    • Management Level V

  • Entry requirements

    This course doesn't have any entry requirements. It could be a good starting point for your career.

  • Duration

    You complete this course when you’ve learned the skills, not after a set amount of time. The times shown are estimates.

    • Through traineeship:
      3 years
    • Qualification only:
      1–2 years

  • Delivery options

    You may be able to access this training in these ways:

    • Workplace-based
    • Some classroom learning
    • Part-time available
    • Partially online
    • Practical learning

Course content

This course is made up of units.

All courses have core units—these are mandatory for completing the course. Most courses also have elective units, which you can choose from to suit your needs and interests. Not all training providers offer every elective, so check with your provider to find out which electives they can offer you.

For more information about course content, talk to your training provider or visit the National Training Register.

Unit Unit type
Communicate with influence Core
Develop and use emotional intelligence Core
Develop critical thinking in others Core
Lead and manage effective workplace relationships Core
Manage business operational plans Core
Manage team effectiveness Core
Adapt organisations to enhance accessibility for people with disability Elective
Contribute to organisational mental health response in the context of disruptive events Elective
Coordinate health and wellness programs Elective
Coordinate workforce plan implementation Elective
Develop administrative systems Elective
Develop big data strategy Elective
Develop organisational policy Elective
Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability Elective
Ensure a safe workplace for a work area Elective
Establish innovative work environments Elective
Facilitate continuous improvement Elective
Lead communication in the workplace Elective
Lead difficult conversations Elective
Lead diversity and inclusion Elective
Lead the development of diverse workforces Elective
Manage budgets and financial plans Elective
Manage business resources Elective
Manage business risk Elective
Manage employee and industrial relations Elective
Manage financial compliance Elective
Manage meetings Elective
Manage organisational customer service Elective
Manage organisational response to disruption Elective
Manage people performance Elective
Manage personal and professional development Elective
Manage risk to organisational reputation in an online setting Elective
Originate and develop concepts Elective
Plan for organisational disruption Elective
Support organisational response to disruption Elective
Support staff members with disability in the workplace Elective

Job prospects

The Diploma of Leadership and Management sets you up for roles like these, but the skills you learn could take you even further.

  • Corporate General Manager

    ANZSCO 111211

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

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Sales and Marketing Manager

    ANZSCO 131112

    Promote an organisation's goods and services to improve sales and influence the goodwill of the public.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Corporate Services Manager

    ANZSCO 132111

    Manage staff, finances and resources to support the day to day operation of an organisation.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Finance Manager

    ANZSCO 132211

    Plan, organise, control and supervise all the financial and accounting activities within an organisation.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Human Resource Manager

    ANZSCO 132311

    Apply programs and policies to create a productive and safe work environment for employees.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Policy and Planning Manager

    ANZSCO 132411

    Policy and Planning Managers plan, organise, direct, control and coordinate policy advice and strategic planning within organisations.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Research and Development Manager

    ANZSCO 132511

    Plan, organise, oversee and coordinate research and development activities within an organisation.

    Recommended education level:
    Bachelor degree or higher

  • Call Centre or Contact Centre Manager

    ANZSCO 149211

    Call Centre or Contact Centre Managers organise and control the operations of call or contact centres. They may work in call centres.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Office Manager

    ANZSCO 512111

    Office Managers organise and control the functions and resources of offices such as administrative systems and office personnel.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

  • Health Practice Manager

    ANZSCO 512211

    Health Practice Managers organise and control the functions and resources of health practices, such as administrative systems and practice personnel.

    Recommended education level:
    Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Associate Degree

Training providers delivering Diploma of Leadership and Management

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How to enrol in this course

To enrol, choose a training provider that offers this course. You can see provider details on this page.

When you find one that you think suits you, visit their website or contact them directly to confirm details like start dates, fees, funding, delivery locations and delivery options.

The provider will guide you through the enrolment process.

Delivery locations can change as students enrol. If you're doing any workplace-based training, like an apprenticeship, this will take place in a different location from your classroom training. Contact your training provider to confirm delivery locations.
Government funding may be available. Contact your training provider to confirm.
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