CERTIFICATE IV IN BUSINESS (BSB40207) CRICOS Course Code: 067409K Duration: 39 weeks full time (includes 9 weeks holidays) Purpose: This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others. Job Opportunities: Administrator, Project Officer

Entry Requirements:
Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
• After achieving the BSB30107 Certificate III in Business or other relevant qualification/s OR
• With vocational experience but without formal supervision or management qualification AND
• Year 12 or equivalent or qualify for mature-age entry (over 20 years old at the time of enrolment)
International students: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent
Entry Requirements for the course will depend on the Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) assessment level for the country.  At present, countries are classified from Level 1 through to Level 4. See DIAC website: www.immi.gov.au for more details on Assessment level requirements for your country.

Completion: Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a nationally recognised Certificate IV in Business (BSB40207). Students who do not complete all units may be eligible for a Statement of Attainment in partial completion of a Certificate IV in Business (BSB40207)

Units:    To gain Certificate IV in Business (BSB40207) you must successfully complete all the following

Delivery Methods: This program is delivered entirely off-the-job at the college campus. It contains face-to-face training led by theory classes and practical sessions involving small groups and individual activities.
For each unit, candidates are provided with training manuals, which includes materials used in the training sessions, assessment materials and reference materials.
The delivery of the course is classroom based. Classroom based face-to-face training includes:
• Establishing a training environment using a range of equipment to simulate a business environment. Within the assessment of the modules, learners are required to participate in simulated activities that closely reflect workplace processes and unexpected or contingency related activities
• Practice exercises that reinforce the required interpersonal skills for individual and group work.
• Simulated training activities in the classroom involving individuals, pairs and small group activities.
• Learner activity workbooks to support training independent reading and research projects.
In addition to scheduled classroom based assessment, learners may be required to complete assessment activities in their personal time and bring it to their next class for discussion, oral presentation etc. These assessment activities include:
• Knowledge quizzes
• Research exercises where learners learn and are assessed through project-based exercises

Assessments Methods: Includes demonstration, written assessment, project, presentation and other appropriate assessment methods depending on the study unit.

Tuition Fee per course: Please refer to current Price List.

Course Delivery Location:  Level 3, 3 Waverley St, Bondi Junction NSW 2022, Australia

Pathways: On completing this qualification students can choose various pathways. They can either opt to study the Diploma of Business BSB50207 or they might try and look for a job in these areas – Administrator, Project Officer.

National Recognition: Mercury College recognises relevant qualifications issued by other RTOs. There is no fee for National Recognition. Where the qualification was gained more than 3 years ago we reserve the right to check that competence is current. This may involve the applicant in undergoing a challenge test. 

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that enables an applicant to gain recognition of skills and knowledge regardless of how they were achieved. This may include formal or informal learning, work experience or general life experience. In order to grant RPL Mercury College assessor must be confident that the applicant is currently competent against the units of competence in the qualification. The evidence to demonstrate this may include certificate, references from past employers, testimonials from clients and work samples. Where RPL is granted you do not have to participate in further training and assessment for skills and knowledge that you already possess. There is a fee for RPL assessment. Further information regarding RPL is available on request.

Overseas experience and qualifications
All applicants seeking to establish the relationship between their overseas qualifications and an Australian education qualification in the Australian Qualifications Framework will be directed to National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR). AEI-NOOSR is a part of the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) and is the Australian National Information Centre, part of an international network providing authoritative information and advice on recognition of qualifications. Once the application has been assessed by AEI-NOOSR the college will then be able to accept and process the internal RPL application.