Vocational Education & Training
BSB42615 Certificate IV in New Small Business
2020
BSB42615
Alice Springs, Waterfront Darwin
Estimated completion time: 1 year/s
The length of time to complete this qualification will depend on the location, study mode and selected units.
Refer to the relevant course information flyer for further information.
This qualification is suitable for those establishing a small business who use well developed skills and a broad knowledge base to solve a range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others, and have responsibility for the output of others.
Note: This course may be updated in 2020. Please contact the relevant VET school/team for current course details and location.
Credit transfers & pathways
Skills recognition
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL is the acknowledgement of a person's skills and knowledge acquired through previous training, work or life experience, which may be used to grant status or credit in a subject regardless of how and where they were attained, including overseas.
This can include skills from:
- Previous study excluding courses at another VET/TAFE institution, but including courses at school or college, through adult education classes or training programs at work;
- Work experience (including both work that is paid and unpaid); and/or
- Life experience (for example leisure pursuits or voluntary work).
RPL is a form of assessment. It is used to determine whether a person has acquired, through formal or informal learning, the skills and experience consistent with the stated competency standards that comprise a qualification. RPL is not time referenced, so there are no parameters on how or when the skills are acquired. However, the skills that have been acquired through life experience etc., must be current and must match the elements and performance criteria contained in the individual unit.
Students seeking RPL need to indicate this on their enrolment form at the time of enrolment.
For further information please refer to the Applicant's Guide to the Recognition of Prior Learning or contact VET RPL Enquiries on 1800 238 838 or email vet.rpl.enquiries@cdu.edu.au.
Credit Transfer
Charles Darwin University as a Registered Training Organisation recognises the Australian Qualifications Framework qualifications and Statement of Attainments issued by any other Australian Registered Training Organisation.
Students are encouraged to submit any requests for credit from previous studies at the time of enrolment, to ensure they are not enrolling in units they may not need to undertake.
In order to apply for exemption/credit transfer from units completed at another training organisation, you will need to complete an Application for Exemption Form available from any campus, centre, or team, or a copy of the form can be obtained from the web.
Your completed Application for Exemption form together with attached documentary evidence (certified copy of Qualification/Statement of Attainment) to support your request for exemption/credit transfer should be submitted directly to the University either in person or by mail. Requests without documentary evidence will not be processed and will be returned to students. There are no fees attached to Credit Transfers.
Pathways
VET to Higher Education Pathway Mapping for completed Awards in the same field or discipline.
Students who successfully complete VET qualifications at the Certificate IV level or above and subsequently enrol in a Bachelor degree in the same field or discipline, will receive advanced standing as detailed in the table below.
Completed Award Course Level
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HE
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VET
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to a HE Award
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Credit granted for a completed award in the same field
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Certificate IV
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*
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3 year Bachelor award
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up to 40 credit points
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Certificate IV
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*
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4 year Bachelor award
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up to 40 credit points
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Diploma
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*
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*
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3 year Bachelor award
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up to 80 credit points
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Diploma
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*
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*
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4 year Bachelor award
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up to 80 credit points
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Advanced Diploma
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*
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*
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3 year Bachelor award
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up to 160 credit points
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Advanced Diploma
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*
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*
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4 year Bachelor award
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up to 160 credit points
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Associate Degree
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*
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3 year Bachelor award
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up to 160 credit points
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Associate Degree
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*
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4 year Bachelor award
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up to 160 credit points
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Pathways from the qualification
Further training pathways from this qualification include but are not limited to BSB50215 Diploma of Business or BSB50415 Diploma of Business Administration. On completion of this Certificate IV qualification, credit(s) may be available into Higher Education courses.
Course information flyer(s)
Entry requirements
CDU Domestic Entry Requirements
The preferred pathway for candidates considering this qualification includes: Certificate III in Business/Business Administration or other relevant qualification, or Equivalent vocational competence.
Please note: The Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) specifies required Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skill levels to enable successful participation in each qualification/training package. On enrolment, students may be asked to undertake Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) testing. Each student will be able to compare their demonstrated levels to ACSF levels and discuss implications with the lecturer. Available support strategies will also be discussed, as required.
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This is a current, nationally accredited qualification from the BSB Business Services Training Package.
This qualification will be superseded by BSB42618 during the year. It is recommended that students contact the relevant VET school/team for current course details. -
Employability skills
Employability Skills are embedded in the training and assessment of national training package qualifications. Information on the Employability Skills relevant to your qualification can be obtained by visiting this website and keying in the national code for the qualification: training.gov.au
Location and study mode
Delivery at all locations is subject to sufficient demand and resources.
Locations: Alice Springs, Waterfront Darwin
Study Mode: On campus, online or both
Some components of this qualification may be available in other modes of delivery and not all modes are available at all locations.Subject to demand other locations and modes may become available throughout the year.
Contact details
Email: Student.Central@cdu.edu.au |
Course structure
To achieve a CERTIFICATE IV IN NEW SMALL BUSINESS a total of TEN (10) units of competency must be completed comprising FOUR (4) Core and SIX (6) Elective units as detailed in the packaging rules and listed below.
The total Nominal Hours for the sequence listed below is 485
Code
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Module/Unit of Competency
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Hours
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CORE UNITS OF COMPETENCY
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BSBSMB401
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Establish legal and risk management requirements of small business
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60
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BSBSMB402
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Plan small business finances
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50
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BSBSMB403
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Market the small business
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50
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BSBSMB404
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Undertake small business planning
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50
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Total nominal hours for core units
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210
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ELECTIVE UNITS OF COMPETENCY
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BSBCUS402
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Address customer needs
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50
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BSBFIA402
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Report on financial activity
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30
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BSBSMB405
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Monitor and manage small business operations
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45
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BSBSMB406 | Manage small business finances | 60 |
BSBSMB407 | Manage a small team | 40 |
BSBWHS401 | Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements | 50 |
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Total nominal hours for elective units
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275
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Total nominal hours for the qualification
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485
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Course fees
Domestic Students
bBased on course nominal hours of 485 hours, approximate 2020 course fees will be:
VET Tuition Fees: $1,649.00
Domestic Full Fees: $7,275.00
Fee for Service: as per fee for service agreement
The following Fees are applicable to this course:
Domestic Students
VET full fees are applicable to this course.
2020 and 2021: Information about fees for non-subsidised VET courses are available in the VET Student Guide.
This course is subsidised by the NT Government.
2021: VET Tuition Fees for 2021 will be charged at $3.50 per nominal hour for subsidised training. More detailed Information about 2021 VET Tuition fees for eligible NT residents will be published in the 2021 VET Student Guide.
2020: VET Tuition Fees for 2020 will be charged at $3.40 per nominal hour for subsidised training. More detailed Information about 2020 VET Tuition fees for eligible NT residents is available in the VET Student Guide.
In some circumstances this course may be available as fee-for-service. Please contact the relevant team to discuss delivery charges for this program.