BSB40520

Certificate IV in Leadership

and Management​

 

Step into a world of possibilities with the BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management. This nationally recognised qualification is designed for emerging leaders, supervisors, and team coordinators who want to build practical leadership capability and make a real impact in the workplace. No matter your industry or career path, this programme provides a solid foundation in leadership and management that supports your growth and future opportunities.

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Delivered by the Australian Leadership Skills Centre (RTO 32156), this qualification equips learners with the skills needed to lead and manage themselves, teams, and groups effectively. A guided and robust programme of study strengthens your capability in people management, communication, workplace relations, teamwork, and emotional intelligence - helping you step confidently into leadership roles or enhance your existing practice. Participants gain practical tools and strategies that translate directly into real‑life workplace situations across a wide range of industries.

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Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals working as developing and emerging leaders and managers in a range of enterprise and industry contexts.  As well as assuming responsibility for their own performance, individuals at this level are likely to provide leadership, guidance and support to others. They may also have some responsibility for organising and monitoring the output of teams.

 

They apply solutions to a defined range of predictable and unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources.

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What You Will Learn

Learners develop practical capability in:

• Leading and supporting team performance

• Communicating effectively in the workplace

• Developing emotional intelligence

• Coordinating business resources

• Managing priorities and workflow

• Problem‑solving and decision‑making

• Building positive workplace relationships

 

This qualification provides the essential skills needed to lead confidently and contribute to a productive, engaged team environment.

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Units of Competence

The qualification covers twelve (12) units of competence, five (5) core units and seven (7) elective units. Of these seven, four (4) electives come from Group A, and the remaining three (3) should be chosen from Group B.

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CORE UNITS (Five (5) compulsory units)

BSBLDR411 Demonstrate leadership in the workplace

BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships

BSBOPS402 Coordinate business operational plans

BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace

BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team

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ELECTIVE UNITS 

Group A (Four (4) elective units from below)

BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices

BSBCRT413 Collaborate in creative processes

BSBTWK401 Build and maintain business relationships

BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs

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Group B (Choose three (3) elective units from below)

BSBCRT412 Articulate, present and debate ideas

BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence

BSBPMG430 Undertake project work

BSBWRT411 Write complex documents

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All sessions are supported by learning materials, readings and intensive coaching and mentoring by facilitators, as well as online, email and phone support.