General Information

NAME OF RTO	VOCATIONAL SKILLS AUSTRALIA(VSA)
RTO Code	45121
CRICOS Course Codes	03818M
Training Package	BSB Business Services Training Package (BSB)
Qualification Title	Diploma in Business – BSB50120
Duration	78 Weeks (One and a Half year)
>Delivery Mode	This program is delivered in the classroom
Authorized by	Amir Salim
Contact Details	info@vsa.sa.edu.au

Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of Business Services job roles. These individuals may have frontline management accountabilities.

Individuals in these roles carry out moderately complex tasks in a specialist field of expertise that requires business operations skills. They may possess substantial experience in a range of settings but seek to further develop their skills across a wide range of business functions.

Packaging Rules

Five (5) core units and seven (7) elective units are required for the award of the BSB50120 Diploma of Business. Units have been selected in accordance with the packaging rules and are relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements, and qualification level.

Elective units selected are relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment, and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link:

training.gov.au/Training/Details/BSB50120

Learner Characteristics and Target Group

Target groups for the BSB50120 Diploma of Business are international students who are:

• Seeking to pursue a career in Business.
• Seeking to enter a new industry sector.
• Seeking a pathway to higher-level qualifications.

Characteristics of the target group are as follows:

Students will usually be new entrants. However, credit and/or RPL can be provided for those with existing skills and knowledge allowing such students to complete the course in a shorter timeframe.

Students will be from a range of countries and may be living in Australia for the first time or may have been here in the recent or more distant past.

Many will speak English as a second language, although an entry level has been set to ensure students are able to complete course work.

Students are expected to typically fall into the age range of 18 – 35 as people still establishing or changing careers.

Delivery Mode

This program is delivered in the classroom (face to face).

Course Duration

This qualification will be delivered over

78 Weeks

including 60 weeks of training and assessment spread over 6 terms of 10 weeks each and 18 weeks of holidays.

Entry Requirements

There are no entry requirements under the training package.

Vocational Skills Australia has the following entry requirements:

International students must:

• Be at least 18 years of age and have completed Year 12 or equivalent.
• Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs and to check the GTE requirements.
• Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old).

English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:

• Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
• Successful completion of minimum of (10 to 20) weeks of ELICOS with any provider before commencemen of studies with VSA
  

  Student visa

• Completed The Oxford Test of Englishto the level at least B1 under Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)

*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can also be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0 refer the below link for equivalent scores of different English language test providers
Student visa

Language, Literacy and Numeracy

Students will complete an LLN assessment Core Skills Profile for Adults (CSPA) using the LLN Robot test as part of the enrolment process. This ensures that the course is at an appropriate level forstudents and educational support is provided.

Pathways

Potential employment options are in a range of business industry areas. Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into the BSB60120-Advanced Diploma of Business or a range of Advanced Diploma qualifications, as well as higher education qualifications in business or management.

Course Credit / RPL

Students may apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge, and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning). The granting of course credit may affect course fees as well as the duration of the course.

This process is outlined in RTO Student Enrolment and Completion Policy and Associated Procedures and Training and Assessment Policy and Associated Procedures.

Units of Competency

UNIT CODE	UNIT NAMES	CORE OR ELECTIVE
BSBCRT511	Develop critical thinking in others	Core
BSBFIN501	Manage budgets and financial plans	Core
BSBOPS501	Manage business resources	Core
BSBSUS511	Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability	Core
BSBXCM501	Lead communication in the workplace	Core
BSBOPS504	Manage business risk	Elective
BSBHRM525	Manage recruitment and onboarding	Elective
BSBLDR522	Manage people performance	Elective
BSBTWK503	Manage meetings	Elective
BSBPEF501	Manage personal and professional development	Elective
BSBMKG541	Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities	Elective
BSBWHS521	Ensure a safe workplace for a work area	Elective

Qualification and Statement of Attainment

Students will be required to achieve competency in all the above-mentioned units of competencies to successfully achieve qualification of Diploma of Business - BSB50120. A statement of attainment is issued if completion of units is less than the above required unit of competencies.

Fees for the Qualification

The total fee for the qualification includes:

• Enrolment fee: $250 (non-refundable)
• Tuition fees: $14,750 (this includes all course materials)

Vocational Skills Australia does not require international students to pay more than 50% of course fees prior to course commencement. However, Vocational Skills Australia provides students with the opportunity to pay more than 50% of their tuition fees prior to course commencement if they wish. The dates and amounts of fees are included in the Course Acceptance Agreement (payment Schedule).

Non-tuition fee/additional charges may apply and include:

SERVICES	COST
Application Fee	$ 250 (non-refundable)
National Recognition (Credit Transfer)	No charge / Nil
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL): Application Fee; and Assessment Fee per unit of competency	$250.00 $250.00
Reassessment (per Unit of Competency assessment)	$200.00, applicable if “Not Satisfactory” Outcome after two consecutive attempts
Reprint of Statement of Attainment	$50.00
Reprint of Testamur	$50.00
Photocopying	50C (per black & white) photocopy single side 75C (per color) photocopy single side
Printing: Black and White.	50C (per black & white) printing single side 75C (per color) printing single side
Reissue of Student Card	$50.00
Issue of Letter for Immigration	$25.00
Interim Record of Results	$25.00
Cancellation Fees	$250.00
Bank dishonour fee	$100.00
Laptop\Chrome Book (If required by Learner)	$305.00+ Additional warranty cost for 1 year if required by learner
Debt collection	$500.00
Late Payment Fee	10 % may be charged if payments is made after due date

Delivery and Assessment Overview

The qualification is delivered over 78 weeks comprising of:

• Six (6) terms of 10 weeks each (60 weeks total)
• Holiday breaks amounting to 18 weeks (as specified in the timetable)

Students are required to attend 20 hours of classroom training per week. Homework / unsupervised study hours are expected to be approximately 5 hours a week. The training and assessment schedule shows the weeks during which training is delivered and assessments conducted for each unit.

The total amount of training provided being structured classroom sessions is 784 hours. Time scheduled for assessment in class is 416 hours. Homework which is unsupervised and may include research for assessments and general reading is expected to be on average 5 hours a week. Total delivery and assessment hours therefore amount to 1,200 hours (60 Weeks x 20 hours/week) and the volume of learning (i.e., including unsupervised learning of homework) is 1,500 hours. A detailed breakdown of hours is provided in the Training and Assessment Schedule.

Volume of Learning	Total Hours
Classroom Training Hours	784
Classroom Assessment Hours	416
Unsupervised Study Hours	300
Total Hours	1500

Vocational Skills Australia has decided on the course duration and amount of training considering the AQF Volume of Learning, which is typically 1 – 2 years and 1200 – 2400 hours. It is considered that the duration and amount of training provided will allow international students the opportunity to fully absorb the required knowledge, as well as develop skills over time. This amount is not reduced to account for existing competencies, as most learners will not have any prior relevant experience. However, where learners have prior skills and knowledge, they may apply for RPL or credit transfer, which will reduce the course duration if granted.

Vocational Skills Australia operates a system of rolling enrolments meaning that students may commence at the beginning of any unit. Students may enter the qualification after any unit, as there are no prerequisites for any units. The Training and Assessment Schedule is shown in terms, and this represents the scheduling of units on commencement. However, depending on when a student joins the course, the term number will vary.

Facilities And Equipment

Studentswill have access to adequate training facilities such as the following:

• Classrooms that are spacious, well-lit with air-conditioningfor temperaturecontrol.
• Easy student access to bathroom facilities, parking, meal and drink facilities andtransport.
• Classroom layout that facilitates student learning (display systems, data projectors).
• Office 365 accessthrough their VSA official email address.
• Wi-Fi connection within campus and in lobby
• Tea & Coffee facilities
• Learning and assessment materials as outlined in this TAS.

In addition, all students who are undertaking this qualification must have the following resources while in class.

• A laptop or computer that is installed with Microsoft Office or similar, VSA can provide laptop on reasonable additional cost for long term borrowing
• Student can use VSA laptop without any cost on casual basisifstudent does not bring laptop in class.

Support Arrangements

Vocational Skills Australia provides learning and welfare support to ensure a supported and successful learning environment for all students. Support arrangements are detailed in the Educational & Support Services Policy and Procedures and details of all student support services are included in the Student Handbook and provided to students at orientation. Students’ course progress is monitored throughout the course as per our Course Progress and Intervention Policy and Procedures.