Qualification Outline
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Certificate III in Business Administration (Education)
Certificate III in Business Administration (Education)
BSB30912
J341
Replaced
Replaced
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 18/12/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply a broad range of administrative competencies in an educational or school support work context, using some discretion and judgement. They may provide technical advice and support to a team.
Job roles
Education Program Support Worker
School Support Officer
Student Recruitment and Admissions Assistant
Student Services Officer
Student Support Assistant.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = 132 core unitsplus
5 elective units selected from the Group A units listed below including:
BSBIND301A Work effectively in an educational environment
4 elective units must be selected from the Group B units listed below.
The remaining 2 elective units may be selected from the Group A, Group B or Group C units listed below, or any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at the same qualification level or one level lower or higher.
Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level.
Core units
BSBITU307A Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy
BSBWHS201A Contribute to health and safety of self and others
Elective units
Group A units
Industry Context
BSBIND301A Work effectively in an educational environment
General Administration
BSBADM405B Organise meetings
BSBADM406B Organise business travel
Customer Service
BSBCUS301B Deliver and monitor a service to customers
EBusiness
BSBEBU401A Review and maintain a website
Marketing
BSBMKG408B Conduct market research
Imported Units
CHCCS412E Deliver and develop client services
CHCCS407C Operate referral procedures
ICAICT103A Use, communicate and search securely on the internet
PSPETHC301B Uphold the values and principles of public service
PSPGOV314A Contribute to conflict management
PSPLEGN301B Comply with legislation in the public sector
Group B units
Financial Administration
BSBFIA302A Process payroll
BSBFIA303A Process accounts payable and receivable
BSBFIA304A Maintain a general ledger
General Administration
BSBADM307B Organise schedules
IT Use
BSBITU302B Create electronic presentations
BSBITU303A Design and produce text documents
BSBITU304A Produce spreadsheets
BSBITU306A Design and produce business documents
BSBITU309A Produce desktop published documents
Writing
BSBWRT301A Write simple documents
Group C units
Customer Service
BSBCUS301B Deliver and monitor a service to customers
Diversity
BSBDIV301A Work effectively with diversity
Financial Administration
BSBFIA301A Maintain financial records
General Administration
BSBADM302B Produce texts from notes
BSBADM303B Produce texts from audio transcription
BSBADM311A Maintain business resources
Information Management
BSBINM301A Organise workplace information
BSBINM302A Utilise a knowledge management system
BSBINM303A Handle receipt and despatch of information
Innovation
BSBINN201A Contribute to workplace innovation
Interpersonal Communication
BSBCMM301B Process customer complaints
IT Use
BSBITU301A Create and use databases
BSBITU305A Conduct online transactions
Work Health and Safety
BSBWHS401A Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements
Product Skills and Advice
BSBPRO301A Recommend products and services
Sustainability
BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices
Workplace Effectiveness
BSBWOR204A Use business technology
BSBWOR301B Organise personal work priorities and development
BSBWOR302A Work effectively as an offsite worker
1. Core Units
Two (2) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WE717 | BSBWHS201A | Contribute to health and safety of self and others | 15 | Unit of competency |
| D0790 | BSBITU307A | Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
Five (5) units must be chosen from Group A units listed including:
- BSBIND301A Work effectively in an educational environment
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C8060 | PSPLEGN301B | Comply with legislation in the public sector | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0857 | BSBMKG408B | Conduct market research | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C8010 | PSPGOV314A | Contribute to conflict management | 20 | Unit of competency |
| WC848 | CHCCS412E | Deliver and develop client services | 20 | Unit of competency |
| S8072 | BSBCUS301B | Deliver and monitor a service to customers | 40 | Unit of competency |
| WC845 | CHCCS407C | Operate referral procedures | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D0548 | BSBADM406B | Organise business travel | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D0547 | BSBADM405B | Organise meetings | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0675 | BSBEBU401A | Review and maintain a website | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C7985 | PSPETHC301B | Uphold the values and principles of public service | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D7837 | ICAICT103A | Use, communicate and search securely on the internet | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0747 | BSBIND301A | Work effectively in an educational environment | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
A minimum of four (4) must be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WB898 | BSBITU302B | Create electronic presentations | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D0789 | BSBITU306A | Design and produce business documents | 60 | Unit of competency |
| D0786 | BSBITU303A | Design and produce text documents | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0704 | BSBFIA304A | Maintain a general ledger | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0544 | BSBADM307B | Organise schedules | 20 | Unit of competency |
| D0703 | BSBFIA303A | Process accounts payable and receivable | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0702 | BSBFIA302A | Process payroll | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0791 | BSBITU309A | Produce desktop published documents | 50 | Unit of competency |
| D0787 | BSBITU304A | Produce spreadsheets | 25 | Unit of competency |
| D1055 | BSBWRT301A | Write simple documents | 30 | Unit of competency |
4. Group C Elective Units
Up to two (2) units may be chosen from Group C.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D140 | BSB30907 | Certificate III in Business Administration (Education) | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVV0 | BSB30915 | Certificate III in Business Administration (Education) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.