Certificate IV in Business Qualification Endorsement - Department of Training and Workforce Development

Qualification Outline

Date retreived
22/07/2026 4:48 AM AWST

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Certificate IV in Business

Qualification

National Code:
BSB40120

State Code:
BFR1

TGA Status:
Current

DTWD Status:
Approved

National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification

Field of Education

0803 - Business And Management

Original TGA Release Date

19/10/2020

Approved Date

16/03/2021

Stream of Study

Initial Vocational (3100 - 3600)

VET Act Classifier

Nominal Hours

530

Duration

2 Semesters

Current Release Number

1.00

Current Release Date

19/10/2020

VET Act Conditions

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Releases

Release Version	Release Date	TGA Status	DTWD Status
1.00	19/10/2020	Current	Approved

Description

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

Schedule

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = Twelve (12)
Six (6) core units plus
Six (6) elective units, of which:
- two (2) elective units must be selected from Group A
- for the remaining four (4) elective units:
- up to four (4) units may be selected from Groups A - J
- if not listed, up to two (2) units may be selected from a Certificate III, Certificate IV or Diploma from this or any other currently endorsed Training Package qualification or accredited course.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Specialisations
This qualification can provide for specialisations. To achieve a specialisation, the following additional packaging rules must be adhered to:
- For specialisation in Leadership, 4 elective units must be selected from Group B
- For specialisation in Business Administration, 4 elective units must be selected from Group C
- For specialisation in Business Operations, 4 elective units must be selected from Group D
- For specialisation in Sustainability, 4 elective units must be selected from Group E
- For specialisation in Big Data, 4 elective units must be selected from Group F
- For specialisation in Cyber Security, 4 elective units must be selected from Group G
- For specialisation in Financial Administration, 4 elective units must be selected from Group H
- For specialisation in Records and Information Management, 4 elective units must be selected from Group I
- For specialisation in Procurement, 4 elective units must be selected from Group J.

The achievement of a specialisation will be identified on a testamur as follows:
- BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Leadership)
- BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Administration)
- BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Operations)
- BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Sustainability)
- BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Big Data)
- BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Cyber Security)
- BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Finance)
- BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Records and Information Management)
- BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Procurement).

Pathways

State Code	Title
AC48	Leadership
AC49	Administration
AC50	Operations

1. Core units

All six (6) core units must be completed.

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
OAQ34	BSBXCM401	Apply communication strategies in the workplace	45	Unit of competency
OCF61	BSBCRT411	Apply critical thinking to work practices	55	Unit of competency
OCD91	BSBTWK401	Build and maintain business relationships	45	Unit of competency
OCD83	BSBWHS411	Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs	40	Unit of competency
OCD96	BSBTEC404	Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment	45	Unit of competency
OCD66	BSBWRT411	Write complex documents	50	Unit of competency

2. Group A – Self-development

Two (2) elective units must be selected from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.

State Code	National Code	Title	Hours	Type
OCE68	BSBPEF502	Develop and use emotional intelligence	55	Unit of competency
OCF00	BSBPEF402	Develop personal work priorities	35	Unit of competency
OCE99	BSBPEF403	Lead personal development	35	Unit of competency
OCE08	BSBPEF401	Manage personal health and wellbeing	55	Unit of competency