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BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

Build a strong foundation in leadership and management to elevate your career and lead with purpose

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BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management overview

Empower, Inspire, Lead: Elevate Your Career with Confidence

The BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management is designed for emerging leaders and supervisors who are looking to strengthen their leadership capabilities and take the next step in their management careers. This nationally recognised qualification equips students with practical skills in team leadership, communication, operational planning, and workplace relationships, enabling them to lead with confidence and effectiveness in a dynamic business environment.

Whether you’re currently in a team leader role or aspiring to step into a managerial position, this course provides the foundational knowledge and applied skills needed to manage people and performance effectively across a range of industries.

 

Delivery Mode:

Hybrid Learning

This course is delivered through a mix of in-person workshops and boot camps and self-paced online study. Boot camps provide hands-on, practical training guided by industry professionals, while online modules and trainer support help you reinforce learning at your own pace.

Take the first step toward your aviation career today! 

There are no formal academic prerequisites for entry into the BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management; however, the following entry conditions are recommended to ensure you can successfully complete the course:

    • Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN): Basic proficiency in reading, writing, and numeracy is required. A pre-training review or LLN assessment may be conducted to determine your suitability.

    • Workplace Experience (recommended): It is beneficial to have some experience in a workplace environment, particularly in a team or supervisory capacity.

    • Access to a Suitable Workplace or Simulated Environment: Some assessments may require you to demonstrate skills in a real or simulated work setting.

    • Technology Access: If studying online, you will need access to a computer or tablet with a reliable internet connection.

This course is ideal for individuals who are:

  • Individuals currently working in a leadership or supervisory role who want formal recognition of their skills.

  • Aspiring leaders who wish to move into management positions across various industries.

  • Small business owners and entrepreneurs looking to strengthen their people management and operational planning skills.

  • Professionals seeking to develop their leadership capabilities to support career advancement.

 

Whether you’re just starting your career journey or looking to change direction, this course provides a solid foundation to step into the aviation sector with confidence.

By completing BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management course, you’ll gain access to the following benefits:

  • Nationally Recognised Qualification: Gain credentials that are valued by employers Australia-wide.

  • Practical and Flexible Learning: Apply real-world skills immediately in your workplace or career.

  • Leadership Confidence: Build the essential tools to lead teams, solve problems, and drive business goals.

  • Career Progression: Unlock opportunities for promotions and higher-level roles within your organisation.

  • Industry-Relevant Curriculum: Learn from experienced trainers with current industry knowledge and insights.

Graduates of the BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management may pursue a variety of supervisory and management roles, including:

Team Leader

Supervisor

Office Manager

Operations Coordinator

Project Coordinator

Department Manager

Line Manager

Business Unit Manager

This qualification is suitable for individuals across industries including retail, hospitality, construction, administration, healthcare, and more.

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  • Communicate effectively as a workplace leader and foster positive team dynamics.

  • Lead and manage team performance to meet organisational goals.

  • Implement operational plans and monitor outcomes.

  • Support the development of individuals and teams.

  • Apply problem-solving and decision-making strategies in a leadership context.

  • Promote innovation and continuous improvement within the workplace.

  • Manage business risk and workplace relationships professionally and ethically.

 

    Unit CodeUnit Name
    BSBLDR411 Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
    BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships
    BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace
    BSBOPS402 Coordinate business operational plans
    BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team
    • BSBLDR414 - Lead team effectiveness
    • BSBPEF402 - Develop personal work priorities
    • BSBLDR412 - Communicate effectively as a workplace leader
    • BSBLDR412 - Communicate effectively as a workplace leader
    • BSBCRT411 - Apply critical thinking to work practices
    • BSBOPS403 - Apply business risk management processes
    • BSBWHS411 - Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures, and programs
    • BSBXCS408 - Develop employee cyber security risk profiles
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    There are no formal academic prerequisites for entry into the BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management; however, the following entry conditions are recommended to ensure you can successfully complete the course:

      • Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN): Basic proficiency in reading, writing, and numeracy is required. A pre-training review or LLN assessment may be conducted to determine your suitability.

      • Workplace Experience (recommended): It is beneficial to have some experience in a workplace environment, particularly in a team or supervisory capacity.

      • Access to a Suitable Workplace or Simulated Environment: Some assessments may require you to demonstrate skills in a real or simulated work setting.

      • Technology Access: If studying online, you will need access to a computer or tablet with a reliable internet connection.

    Participants will complete practical assessments, including quizzes and short tasks aligned with accredited units. Support is available throughout the course, with feedback provided to help you succeed.

    Classroom-based theory component with practical training followed by theoretical and practical assessment

    Assessment may include:

    • Online quizzes and knowledge checks
    • Practical tasks and simulations
    • Scenario-based assessments
    • Trainer observations and feedback
    • Workplace-style group activities (where applicable)

     

    All assessments are designed to reflect real-world aviation environments and ensure competency in safety, situational awareness, and operational procedures.

    PLEASE NOTE: There will be PRE Reading material as a requirement for this course which will be emailed at the time of booking.

    Upon successful completion of the BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management, participants will receive

    A nationally accredited qualification 

    Digital Badges: Issued via a badging platform upon completion of each of the four modules—aligned to the three core units of competency—recognising mastery in safety, situational awareness, security and digital fluency through e‑learning, workshop participation or Bootcamp attendance.

    Approximately 40 hours of total learning and assessment.
    Flexible delivery options allow completion over 6 to 12 weeks, depending on your pace and chosen study mode:

    • Option 1: Online + Workshop: Six‑week online modules with two‑day practical workshop
    • Option 2: Intensive Workshop: Four‑day standalone program
    • Option 3: Accelerated Bootcamp: One‑day intensive option (for experienced learners)

    Flexible – choose from fully self-paced online study, a blended option combining online learning with face-to-face workshops, or accelerate your progress through an intensive bootcamp.

    The course is delivered online with optional face-to-face workshops and boot camps. Students can attend in person or join virtually via Zoom. Venue can be Airport training environments or Community venues.

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    The cost for this micro-credential is subsidised for eligible participants, making it an affordable entry point into the aviation industry. Fees may vary depending on funding availability and individual circumstances.

    Please refer to the fee information below

    TitleFee
    Course Fee $350.00
    Priority groups Discount Fee1 $175.00
    • 1 - Priority group: Women returning to work, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, culturally and linguistically diverse community, and under-represented or disadvantaged cohort

    Subsidised training may be available for eligible participants under various state and federal government initiatives.

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      Yes, this course is Nationally Accredited, meaning it meets the quality standards set by the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) and is recognised across all states and territories in Australia. Upon successful completion, students will receive a Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment, verifying their achievement of the specified unit(s) of competency. This accreditation ensures the course is aligned with industry requirements and provides learners with skills that are valued by employers Australia-wide. Whether you’re upskilling, reskilling, or starting fresh, enrolling in a nationally accredited course guarantees your training is both credible and compliant with the national training framework.

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