| BSB60420 | Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management |
|---|---|
| Course Code | ADLM_BSB60420 |
| CRICOS Code | 106550M |
| Delivery Mode | Varied: Face to Face Classroom; Workshop; Computer generated supervised learning |
| Location | Melbourne and Sydney |
| Course Duration | 12 months full time or up to 24 months part-time |
| Nominal Study Hours | 800 hours |
| Qualification Level | Advanced Diploma |
| Cost | $8000.00 (These fees are subject to change without notice. Please contact ANIBT marketing staff for the latest fees.) |
| Nationally Recognised | Yes |
Course Overview
A vast array of opportunities exists across all facets of business and government for people
with professional managerial and leadership skills.
This nationally recognised qualification reflects the role of individuals who have senior or managerial responsibilities. They may be in any industry or organisational setting and overseeing the work of others or having specialised roles where they do not supervise others but provide strategic leadership.
Typically, people in managerial roles will have considerable experience in their respective industries or vocational areas and combine an informed perspective of the specific work requirements with their managerial approaches.
The Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management offered by ANIBT will enable you to achieve what you’ve always wanted to in the world of management. It will equip you with the skills and knowledge to manage strategic and operational areas of any organisation.
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply specialised knowledge and skills, together with experience in leadership and management, across a range of enterprise and industry contexts.
Individuals at this level use initiative and judgement to plan and implement a range of leadership and management functions, with accountability for personal and team outcomes within broad parameters.
They use cognitive and communication skills to identify, analyse and synthesise information from a variety of sources and transfer their knowledge to others, and creative or conceptual skills to express ideas and perspectives or respond to complex problems.
Job roles
- Area Manager
- Department Manager
- Regional Manager
Course Details
Subjects
The Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management qualification offered by ANIBT is made up of 10 units of competency. These consist of 5 core units and 5 elective units* as outlined below:
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| BSBCRT611 | Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving |
| BSBLDR601 | Lead and manage organisational change |
| BSBLDR602 | Provide leadership across the organisation |
| BSBOPS601 | Develop and implement a business plan |
| BSBSTR601 | Manage Innovation and continuous improvement |
| ELECTIVES | |
| BSBHRM614 | Contribute to strategic workforce planning |
| BSBHRM615 | Contribute to the development of diversity and inclusion strategies |
| BSBPEF501 | Manage personal and professional development |
| BSBSUS601 | Lead corporate social responsibility |
| BSBTEC601 | Review organisational digital strategy |
* Please note that it is possible to select alternative elective units subject to specific employer requirements and with the agreement of ANIBT.
Core Units
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply critical thinking in order to develop solutions to complex issues arising in the workplace.
The unit applies to individuals who are required to think critically in order to develop structured and innovative solutions to overcome complex organisational issues. Individuals in these roles operate with a high degree of autonomy and may undertake non-standard work tasks involving escalated risks. These individuals are often responsible for a team or work area.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead and manage organisational change.
The unit applies to managers with responsibilities that extend across the organisation or across significant parts of a large organisation. They may have a dedicated role in human resources management, workforce development, or work in a strategic policy or planning area.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate senior leadership behaviour and personal and professional competence. Business ethics are also addressed in this unit.
The unit applies to individuals who have a role in modelling professionalism in their organisation and industry and inspiring and motivating others to achieve organisational goals. Leadership is seen in the context of the organisational mission.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead a business operation that covers the steps required to develop and implement business plans.
The unit applies to individuals who are running an organisation or who take a senior role in determining the effective functioning and success of the organisation. These individuals may oversee the work of a number of teams and other managers.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to sustain and develop an environment in which continuous improvement, innovation and learning are promoted and rewarded.
The unit applies to individuals with managerial responsibilities who aim to build a better and more effective work environment. Continuous improvement and innovation have links with the model of the learning organisation and people working at this level play an important role in building the culture, values and attitudes of the organisation.
Elective Units
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to development, implementation and maintenance of a strategic approach to workforce planning in an organisation ensuring that there is the structure and staff in place to meet current and foreseeable organisational objectives.
The unit applies to individuals employed as human resource practitioners with knowledge of human resources and organisational objectives.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the development of diversity and inclusion strategies for an organisation. This includes developing objectives and strategies as well as monitoring and evaluating trends and processes.
It focuses on making provision for inclusivity to ensure that training, employment and promotional opportunities are provided to all cohorts to actively leverage diversity in the workplace.
The unit applies to individuals who assess factors that may affect the supply of workers; align workforce objectives with organisational plans; and design strategies to ensure a competent, diverse and inclusive workforce is available to meet anticipated changes.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to implement systems and processes that support the personal and professional development of self and others.
The unit applies to individuals working in a range of managerial positions who are accountable for the development and performance of others.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to consult with stakeholders to develop, implement and evaluate corporate social responsibility policy in an organisation.
The unit applies to individuals working in senior roles in diverse contexts who have responsibility for ensuring an organisation is positioned to ensure its long-term viability and success.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to review an organisation’s digital strategy and assess whether it is fulfilling its objectives according to relevant performance indicators.
The unit applies to individuals who are responsible for reviewing the operation and effectiveness of an organisation’s digital strategy to ensure the strategy remains according to organisation’s objectives.
ANIBT may change the elective units based on industry, student needs and trainer availability.
Assessment Methods
A wide variety of assessments methods will be employed to assess student competence in each unit. These include but are not limited to:
- Demonstration and observation
- Review questions and answers
- Group assignments
- Individual projects / portfolios
- Case studies
- Role plays
- Presentations
It is highly recommended that students are currently in a workplace or have access to a workplace for this course.
For Advanced Diploma level courses, the recommended minimum level of education is Higher School Certificate or equivalent or relevant qualification (at Certificate III or above) or relevant vocational experience.
In addition, students may enter the qualification through a number of entry points demonstrating potential to undertake vocational education and training at advanced diploma level including:
Entry to this qualification is limited to those who:
Have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma from the BSB Training Package (current or superseded equivalent versions).
or
Have two years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience in an operational or leadership role in an enterprise.
Generally, to demonstrate English language proficiency for doing a Certificate or Diploma course, an international student needs one of the following test scores:
English Language proficiency level | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic | OET | Cambridge (CAE) |
Vocational | 5.0 | Listening & Reading 4.0 | 36 | B | 154 |
5.5 No band less than 5 | Listening & Reading 5.0 | 42 | B | 162 | |
Competent | 6.0 No band less than 5.5 | Listening: 12 Reading: 13 | 50 | B | 169 |
Overseas students who do not provide a satisfactory score from an English test recognised by DHA will be interviewed to ascertain their language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills.ANIBT also accepts completion of a recognised equivalent English preparation course from an accredited ELICOS provider. Admission may be approved if the language of instruction in the student’s home country is English or if English has been the language spoken in the student’s home.
All students must complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy test at ANIBT as part of the registration process.
If necessary, the student will need to complete an English language course at ANIBT before being admitted to a vocational training Certificate or Diploma course.
Note: ANIBT may establish student’s English language proficiency appropriateness’ level if:
- The student has completed 1-year study which is taught in English
- The student has successfully completed ELICOS course and the level is equivalent to IELTS 5.5
- The student passes ANCE English assessment test, under supervision by ANIBT or ANIBT representative
agents (does not apply to offshore direct-application).
Course Completion
Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a nationally recognised qualification BSB61015 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management issued by the Australian National Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd (ANIBT).
The Australian National Institute of Business and Technology Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organisation (Provider number: 21368) registered with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA).
Course Availability
ANIBT’s programs allow participants to undertake their studies in a variety of flexible ways including:
- Classroom*
- Computer generated supervised learning*
- Workshop
- Correspondence
*delivery modes available for INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS – Please NOTE the CGSL can only cover up to 20% of the required 20 hours per week according to the students Visa conditions.
January Term 1 intake
April Term 2 intake
July Term 3 intake
October Term 4 intake
Please contact ANIBT to discuss your specific study and qualification requirements and how we can tailor a program to suit your specific requirements.
Future Pathways
After successful completion of your Advanced Diploma, you will have many other study options available to you. These may include the Advanced Diploma of Business as well as a range of many other Advanced Diploma and Higher Education qualifications.
Please see here for more information on available Pathways through the college.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Students may be able to shorten the length of their chosen course by taking into account previous training, employment experience or other life skills that directly relate to the competencies the Unit of competency is assessing.
Please contact ANIBT directly on 9620 2922 to discuss your previous experiences and we will be able to guide you through the RPL process.
Credit Transfer (CT)
Students may be able to shorten the length of their chosen course by taking into account previous studies.
ANIBT recognises AQTF registered organisations for credit transfers.
Please contact ANIBT directly on 9620 2922 to discuss your previous studies and we will be able to guide you through the credit transfer process.
Special Requirements
It is expected that all students will have access to their own personal computer and the internet. This is essential for regular research and also on-line based assessment work throughout the course.