Certificate IV in Leadership and Management Course

The Certificate IV in Leadership and Management is designed to reflect the responsibilities of those evolving as leaders and managers across diverse business and industrial environments.

Individuals at this level not only take charge of their own performance but also offer leadership, guidance, and support to their team members. They are tasked with some level of oversight in coordinating and assessing their team’s output.

These professionals are trained to address problems, ranging from predictable to unpredictable, and to analyse and evaluate data gathered from various sources.

Job roles:

• Coordinator
• Supervisor
• Leading Hand
• Team Leader

Those that would benefit from this course would be:

• People who have been promoted to a team leader, supervisory or management position
• People with technical or vocational experience who would like to start or progress their career in leading others
• People who already work in roles such as Frontline Managers, Leading Hands, Supervisors, Team Leaders or Managers who would like to gain a formal management qualification

Participants are provided with extensive learning resources and support from trainers. The course is delivered through a blend of in-class sessions and external study, or exclusively external study, with an option to commence immediately.

At the end of the Certificate IV in Leadership and Management course, participants will gain further knowledge and skills in:

• Communicating effectively as a workplace leader;
• Develop teams and work priorities
• Implementing an operational plan;
• Identify and apply risk management;
• Leading effective workplace relationships;
• Reviewing and improving team performance
• Leading and developing an effective team and individuals;
• Supervising team performance; and
• Coordinating business resources.

This qualification is tailored for individuals who already have a solid grasp of leadership and management principles, as well as those seeking to enhance their knowledge and experience in leadership within their current professional setting or to boost future job prospects through formal qualifications.

The qualification is designed at imparting essential knowledge and skills for roles like Team Leaders and Supervisors. It is also suitable for experienced Team Leaders and Supervisors who have acquired qualifications and skills through other avenues of employment or training, such as in the Police Force, Corrections, and Defence sectors. These individuals may opt to formalise their experience by obtaining this Qualification through Recognition of Prior Learning or Current Competency.

This qualification will be suited to the following job roles:

• Administrator
• Project Officer
• Supervisor
• Manager
• Team Leader
• Leading Hand

Our Certificate IV in Leadership and Management course is delivered over six (6) months divided into over six (6) clusters.

This course has been designed to work in with those who have a busy schedule or are in FIFO roles.

Our Certificate IV in Leadership and Management course is delivered over six (6) months divided into over six (6) clusters.

The course is specifically designed to accommodate those with hectic schedules or those engaged in FIFO (Fly-In, Fly-Out) roles.

Our delivery approach emphasises practical application over purely theoretical methods. Instead of relying solely on PowerPoint presentations, our classroom sessions blend theoretical knowledge with practical exercises. 

This method ensures that the learning material is not only understood but also applied in real-world workplace settings before advancing to the next module.

This learning strategy enhances the ability of learners to solidify their learning, as well as providing a fun and enjoyable learning experience.

The workplace project will bring your existing and newly acquired skills and knowledge together and implement this into your current work practices.

Nominal training hours for this Qualification equals to 425 hours, which is broken down into 128 hours of supervised instruction and 297 hours of unsupervised activities in the development of an Workplace Operational Plan

You will have access to our highly qualified industry experienced Trainer who can provide you with guidance to assist you with completion time frames for each unit to suit your study goals! You also have access to the Trainer throughout your study period to answer any questions you may have or help you overcome any stumbling blocks you may encounter.

Pathways into the qualification

Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:

• BSB30115 Certificate III in Business or other relevant qualifications, or
• with vocational experience in a supervisory role but no formal qualification

Suggested pathways for further study after completion of this qualification include:

• BSB41419 Certificate IV in Work Health and Safety;
• CPP40719 Certificate IV in Security Management;
• BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business;
• BSB51915 Diploma of Leadership and Management;
• BSB50615 Diploma of Human Resources Management; or
• BSB50215 Diploma of Business

Participants may be a minimum age of 18 years to attend.

Must live in and have a Western Australian residential address.

Applicants are required to demonstrate good language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) skills. Our courses utilise plain English, videos, photographs, and questioning to maximise learner comprehension and skill development necessary for their job role.

If you anticipate needing support due to LLN skills, please contact our head office prior to enrolling to discuss your training needs. An LLN assessment may be performed prior to enrolment to determine if you require additional LLN support for this training.

All students must present identification at the training course. A Photo ID, such as a Driver’s Licence or Passport, is the minimum requirement, along with 100 points of identification.

Recommended to have completed a Certificate III in a similar qualification with leadership units of competency.

USI Number Requirements:

All students doing nationally recognised training from January 1, 2018 must possess a Unique Student Identifier (USI). For more information and to create a USI Number visit the Government USI site here.

Contact us to discuss any changes to the training delivery of units.

To obtain a nationally recognised qualification, participants must undertake an assessment project, complete course readings, and written evaluations. Assessment details will be provided with course materials.

Assessment due date – as agreed with the learner and outlined within the training and assessment plan.

A testamur for the qualification BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management will be issued following successful completion of this course and can be used to seek credit transfer towards achieving an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) qualification.