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Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management

BSB60420 · Business & Leadership

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YOUR QUALIFICATION IN CONTEXT

Leadership and management development

Explore a pathway connected to leading people and managing organisational responsibilities. Ask how learning and assessment relate to your leadership experience and opportunities to apply skills at work.

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COURSE OVERVIEW

Give your next step
a clear direction.

Explore a qualification pathway for business capability and professional development. Discuss how the level of study connects with your existing responsibilities and future goals.

Choose the right learning arrangement

Your course plan should make sense for your circumstances. Ask Apeiro about the available campus, delivery mode, timetable and practical requirements for this qualification. Workplace-based training may be an option where the course and employment arrangement are suitable.

Start with your existing experience

If you have relevant work experience or previous study, discuss recognition of prior learning and credit transfer before enrolment. Assessment and evidence requirements determine whether recognition can be granted.

Know the details before committing

Request current information about entry requirements, duration, units, assessments, placement or workshop requirements, total fees and any additional costs. Domestic and international study arrangements can differ.

COURSE CONTENT

What you’ll study.

Explore the unit codes and titles below, grouped by the course’s published selection. Confirm the current unit selection and any prerequisites with Apeiro before enrolling.

Core Units 5 units

Core Units for BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
Unit codeUnit title
BSBCRT611Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving
BSBOPS601Develop and implement business plans
BSBLDR601Lead and manage organisational change
BSBSTR601Manage innovation and continuous improvement
BSBLDR602Provide leadership across the organisation

Elective Units 5 units

Elective Units for BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
Unit codeUnit title
BSBFIN601Manage organisational finances
BSBSUS601Lead corporate social responsibility
BSBTEC601Review organisational digital strategy
BSBINS601Manage knowledge and information
BSBHRM613Contribute to the development of learning and development strategies
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YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

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Before your next step.

Explore the questions that matter for your course. Intake, delivery, fees and individual requirements are confirmed by Apeiro before enrolment.

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Choosing your course

What is BSB60420?

Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management is the qualification listed on this page, in Apeiro’s Business & Leadership course area. Use both the code and title when requesting current information so your enquiry relates to the correct qualification.

Who should consider this qualification?

Start with your intended work, current experience and learning goals. Ask Apeiro to compare BSB60420 with relevant alternatives and explain entry requirements before deciding that it suits you.

Should I choose leadership and management or business study?

Compare the skills you want to develop: leading people and managing responsibilities, or broader business capability. Ask how each qualification’s units and assessments align with your intended work.

Do I need to be managing a team already?

Confirm the current entry requirements and whether assessment requires access to a suitable workplace or team setting. Do not assume your current job title determines admission.

What are the entry requirements?

Request the current requirements for your domestic or international study arrangement. Ask about prior qualifications, experience, language and literacy expectations, and any access needed for assessment. Do not rely on requirements for a different course.

Which campus offers BSB60420?

Confirm current availability with Apeiro in Sydney or Perth before planning travel or relocation. Not every qualification or student arrangement is available at both campuses, and practical training may use a separate location.

Practical learning in Business & Leadership

Will I need to write reports or deliver presentations?

Business assessment may use written work, projects, discussions or presentations, depending on the units. Request the actual assessment plan and discuss any support you need for writing, speaking or using business software.

Can I study without access to confidential business records?

Tell your trainer what workplace information you can access. Ask whether approved case studies or simulated activities can meet the assessment requirements. Do not disclose confidential employer or customer information without permission.

What computer skills should I discuss before enrolment?

Discuss your confidence with documents, spreadsheets, email, video meetings and online learning. Ask which software and technical skills your selected units require and what introductory support is available.

How can I apply what I learn to a small business?

Identify a real challenge, such as organising work, supporting a team or improving a process. Compare that goal with the selected units and ask whether a suitable business example can be used in your learning.

Can I complete group activities if I study around work?

Ask whether your course includes scheduled discussions, presentations or collaborative tasks. Confirm attendance expectations and contact the trainer early if your roster could affect participation.

What evidence could support a business RPL discussion?

Prepare a summary of your responsibilities and examples of work you personally completed. These might include plans, reports or project records, subject to confidentiality. The assessor will explain which evidence is relevant, current and sufficient.

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Can this qualification help me reflect on my leadership approach?

Use your course discussion to identify the leadership responsibilities and challenges you want to develop. Ask how the selected units and assessment activities relate to managing people, decisions and workplace responsibilities.

What if I lead projects but have no direct reports?

Explain how you coordinate people and decisions in your role. Ask whether approved project, workplace or simulated activities can meet the relevant assessment requirements.

How should I protect colleagues’ privacy in leadership assignments?

Use de-identified examples and follow the trainer’s evidence instructions. Avoid sharing performance reviews, personal details or sensitive workplace discussions without an approved basis and necessary permissions.

Study, delivery and assessment

Can I study this course online?

Available modes depend on the qualification and training arrangement. Ask which components use e-learning, which involve face-to-face delivery and which require practical attendance. This page does not describe the qualification as fully online.

Can I study BSB60420 while working?

Discuss your working hours and course commitments with Apeiro. Confirm timetables, independent study and assessment requirements so you can judge whether the arrangement is realistic alongside your employment.

Is workplace-based training an option?

Ask whether BSB60420 can be delivered through a suitable workplace-based arrangement. Availability depends on the qualification, your employment and the workplace’s ability to support learning and assessment; it is not automatic for every student.

How long does the qualification take?

Request the current duration for your proposed study arrangement, including scheduled learning, independent study and practical commitments. RPL or credit transfer may affect an individual plan, but no shortened duration is guaranteed.

How will I be assessed?

Ask for the assessment methods used in BSB60420 and any practical evidence required. Clarify where demonstrations occur, how work is submitted and what feedback, reassessment and additional fees may apply.

Does the course include workshops or placement?

Request the exact practical requirements for this qualification. If placement or workplace evidence is required, confirm hours, setting, responsibilities and support. Do not assume another course’s practical requirements apply.

Fees, funding and existing skills

What is the total cost of BSB60420?

Ask for a current written fee schedule for your student arrangement. Check tuition, materials, equipment, practical requirements, reassessment and any other charges so you can understand the total commitment.

Could government funding or fee-free training apply?

Ask Apeiro to assess your circumstances and the current availability of funding for BSB60420. Eligibility and course availability must be confirmed individually; this page does not guarantee a subsidy or a zero-fee place.

Can I discuss payment arrangements?

Yes. Ask the team which payment arrangements are currently offered for your course and request the terms before accepting an offer. This website does not promise interest-free instalments, finance or a particular payment provider.

Can my work experience count through RPL?

Recognition of prior learning assesses relevant skills and knowledge against competency requirements. Raise RPL before completing enrolment, then ask about acceptable evidence, assessment, possible gap training and fees. Recognition is not automatic.

How is credit transfer different from RPL?

For credit transfer, ask Apeiro to review records of previously completed training. For RPL, ask about assessment of relevant skills and experience. Provide the requested evidence and obtain confirmation of any recognition and its effect on your plan.

Support, outcomes and enrolment

What trainer guidance and learning support can I discuss?

Tell Apeiro about your learning needs before you enrol. Ask how trainer contact, assessment feedback, language or literacy support and accessibility adjustments are handled for your course. Confirm the services actually available to you.

What if my circumstances change during study?

Contact the team early if work, health or personal commitments affect your progress. Ask about the applicable processes for timetable changes, deferral, withdrawal and refunds, and request the current policy rather than assuming an automatic entitlement.

Does completing this qualification guarantee a job?

No employment outcome is promised. Compare the qualification with the requirements of roles that interest you, and consider relevant experience and employer expectations when planning your next step.

Can employers enquire about this qualification for staff?

Yes. Share the roles, existing skills and development goals of your team. Ask about suitability, workplace delivery, assessment access, learner support and any recognition or funding assessment relevant to the proposed arrangement.

How do I enquire about BSB60420?

Use the course enquiry button or call Sydney on 02 9054 1255 or Perth on 08 6558 0303. Ask for the current course information, student handbook and fee schedule before proceeding with the enrolment process.

Preparing for study and assessment

What information should I have ready for a course enquiry?

Prepare your preferred qualification code, campus, student type, work commitments and a brief learning or employment history. List the questions that could affect your decision, such as practical attendance, total fees or access needs.

What documents might I need when applying?

Ask admissions for the checklist that applies to your arrangement. It may include identity, previous training records and other evidence relevant to entry or recognition. Use the approved submission process rather than sending sensitive documents through a general enquiry.

How much independent study should I plan for?

Request the expected weekly commitment, including scheduled sessions, preparation, assignments and practical activities. Compare the full workload with your work and personal commitments before accepting an offer.

What if I need help understanding an assessment task?

Contact your trainer early, identify the part you find unclear and ask about permitted guidance or available support. Make sure your submitted work is your own and follows the assessment instructions.

What if I miss an assessment or need another attempt?

Contact the trainer as soon as possible and read the current assessment policy. Confirm the process for extensions, reassessment or appeals, including deadlines and any fees that apply to your circumstances.

What should I check before accepting an enrolment offer?

Read the current course information, student handbook, written fees and relevant policies. Confirm entry, delivery, attendance, practical requirements, support and any recognition decisions in writing, and ask the team to explain anything unclear.

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Course documents and application links

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Application for Enrolment – International

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