| BSB61015 | Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management |
|---|---|
| Course Code | ADLM_BSB61015 |
| CRISCOS Code | 089420M |
| Delivery Mode | Varied: Face to Face Classroom, Workshop, Computer generated supervised learning |
| Location | Melbourne |
| Course Duration | 12 months full time or up to 24 months part-time |
| Nominal Study Hours | 800 hours |
| Qualification Level | Advanced Diploma |
| 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 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 12 units of competency. These consist of 4 core units and 8 elective units as outlined below:
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| BSBFIM601 | Manage finances |
| BSBINN601 | Lead and manage organisational change |
| BSBMGT605 | Provide leadership across the organisation |
| BSBMGT617 | Develop and implement a business plan |
| ELECTIVES | |
| BSBDIV601 | Develop and implement diversity policy |
| BSBMGT608 | Manage Innovation and continuous improvement |
| BSBMGT616 | Develop and implement strategic plans |
| BSBSUS501 | Develop a workplace policy and procedure for sustainability |
| BSBHRM602 | Manage human resources strategic planning |
| BSBINM601 | Manage knowledge and information |
| BSBMGT615 | Contribute to organisation development |
| BSBMKG609 | Develop a marketing plan |
ANIBT may change the elective units based on industry, student needs and trainer availability.
Core Units
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake budgeting, financial forecasting and reporting and to allocate and manage resources to achieve the required outputs for the business unit. It includes contributing to financial bids and estimates, allocating funds, managing budgets and reporting on financial activity.
This unit describes skills and knowledge required to determine strategic change requirements and opportunities; and to develop, implement and evaluate change management strategies.
The unit takes a structured approach to change management and applies to people with considerable work experience and organisational knowledge.
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.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to run a business operation and covers the steps required to develop and implement a business plan.
Elective Units
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research diversity and its importance to organisational activity and to draft, plan and implement diversity policy.
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.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish the strategic direction of the organisation, sustain competitive advantage and enhance competitiveness. It covers analysis and interpretation of relevant markets, capability assessment of the organisation and analysis of the organisation’s existing and potential competitors and allies. It also covers implementation of the strategic plan and developing specific actions and initiatives that will be undertaken by people working in various roles.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement a workplace sustainability policy and to modify the policy to suit changed circumstances.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and maintain a strategic approach to managing human resources in an organisation ensuring that the organisation has the structure and staff to meet current and foreseeable business and performance objectives
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and maintain information processing systems to support decision making; and to optimise the use of knowledge and learning throughout the organisation.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the creation of an organisation development plan which ensures that the organisation will become more effective over time in achieving its goals.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research, develop and present a marketing plan for an organisation.
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
Entry Requirements
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:
- after achieving the BSB51915 Diploma of Leadership and Management or other relevant qualification/s;
- providing evidence of competency in the majority of units required for the BSB51915 Diploma of Leadership and Management or other relevant qualification/s;
- with substantial vocational experience, in management but without a formal qualification
For International Students
Please check with the Australian Department of Home Affairs (DHA) regarding international students enrolling into any online only based qualifications.
The Australian government publishes rules for English language proficiency for international students applying for entry to vocational training. You should establish your country’s assessment level by reading the DHA rules at www.homeaffairs.gov.au. Be aware that the rules are subject to change from time to time.
Generally, to demonstrate English language proficiency for doing a Certificate or Diploma course, an international student needs one of the following test scores:
| Test | Score |
| IELTS | 5.5 |
| PTE Ac | 42 |
| TOEFL iBT | 46 |
| TOEFL PBT | 527 |
| Cambridge | 5.B2 – 160-179 |
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.
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.
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 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 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.