Course Code: BSB40515
Certificate IV in Business Administration
Are you ready to move to the next level in your organisation? The Certificate IV in Business Administration is suitable for those with existing administrative skills and a general knowledge of administrative systems and processes. This qualification focuses on developing solutions for more complex administration tasks within a business. There is an emphasis on providing leadership, developing others, coordinating some activities and supervising the work of others.
Our self-paced study mode means that you can progress at a pace that is comfortable for you without the stress of assessment due dates and rigid class timetables.
- Nationally Recognised? Yes
- Who can enrol? Students in all States and Territories of Australia
- Trainer Support? Unlimited
COVID-19 UPDATE: This course is not impacted. All online and correspondence students can continue to study with full support from the Adapt Education team. New enrolments are welcome!
All training, assessment and student services for this course are offered by Adapt Education (RTO# 32452). We do not act as a broker and no aspect of your enrolment will be outsourced to another organisation.
Download Certificate IV Business Administration course outline
call 1300 380 335 if you have any questions about this course.
- Training mode: self paced online delivery.
- If you are already working in an administration role, a practical placement will generally not be required. In instances where a student is not currently in a relevant job role, a practical placement of 200hrs should be arranged.
- This qualification is approved for Commonwealth Incentive traineeship funding for eligible candidates. Refer to the Government funding page on this website to find out more.
- You should consider undertaking study in this qualification if you are looking to obtain recognition of your current skills or aspiring to work in a role such as: administration manager, administration coordinator, Executive Personal Assistant, Accounts supervisor, etc.
In most instances you will have up to 2 years to complete this qualification. Being self-paced study you can enrol at any time and progress at any speed you like without the stress of due dates and rigid class time tables. Study duration depends on the hours you put in and your skill level. As a guide, someone dedicating 8 hours per week to study, could expect to complete the assessment component of the course in 6 – 8 months.
Note: students receiving government funding may be obligated to complete the program in a shorter time frame:
- Centrelink approved: Full time 25 weeks, part time 42 weeks.
- Traineeship: Full time up to 24 months, part time up to 48 months
Payment plans are offered at no additional cost! That’s right, you DO NOT pay more if you opt for a payment plan. All Fees can be incorporated into a payment plan. You nominate the payment periods (i.e. weekly, fortnightly or monthly). You nominate the amount you are comfortable paying (i.e. $50, $100, $200, etc.). The terms of each payment plan are nominated by you, then approved by us. All payment terms and conditions are agreed to in a direct debit agreement and are in line with National Vocational standards.
Upfront Payments can be made by credit card, bank transfer, cheque, money order or cash. Payment plans are processed with a direct debit system.
- It is an expectation that you will have access to a computer and the internet to complete the assessment requirements of the course. Please discuss with Adapt if this is an issue as strategies can be put in place to assist.
- It is expected that students have well developed Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills. Students who do not meet the minimum LLN requirements for this course will be provided a range of options and strategies to assist.
- For information regarding Adapt Education’s policies and procedures please refer to our student handbook
There are no set in-take dates, so you can enrol online at any time. Alternatively call 1300 380 335 to enrol over the phone. To find out more about our enrolment process go to the How to Enrol page on this site.
Course Structure (10 units required)
| BSBADM405 | Organise meetings | Core |
| BSBWHS401 | Implement & monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements | Core |
| BSBITU404 | Produce complex desktop published documents | Core |
| BSBITU401 | Design and develop complex text documents | Core |
| BSBITU402 | Develop and use complex spreadsheets | Core |
| BSBWRT401 | Write complex documents | Core |
| BSBCUS401 | Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies | Core |
| BSBAMD409 | Coordinate business resources | Core |
| Electives – choose 2 from the following | ||
| BSBRES411 | Analyse and present research information | Elective |
| BSBINN301 | Promote innovation in a team environment | Elective |
| BSBFIA401 | Prepare financial reports | Elective |
| BSBWOR404 | Develop work priorities | Elective |
| BSBADM407 | Administer projects | Elective |
| BSBRSK401 | Identify risk and apply risk management processes | Elective |
We are currently offering a large selection of our short courses, at no cost, to eligible Queensland students.