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This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply specialised knowledge and skills, together with experience in leadership and management, across a range of enterprise and industry contexts.
Individuals at this level use initiative and judgement to plan and implement a range of leadership and management functions, with accountability for personal and team outcomes within broad parameters.
They use cognitive and communication skills to identify, analyse and synthesise information from a variety of sources and transfer their knowledge to others, and creative or conceptual skills to express ideas and perspectives or respond to complex problems.

BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management

Career Outcomes

Once you have successfully completed BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management you could be expected to work in roles such as:


Senior Management

Operations Director

Executive Manager

General Manager

General Manager

General Manager

Strategic Planning Manager

Strategic Planning Manager

Business Development Director

Entrepreneur/Business Owner

Additional Information

Study Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management at ACOS, Sydney

Education Pathway

BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management graduates may continue their education in courses such as:

  • Graduate diploma of Management
    • Bachelor of Management

Prerequisites

The following will be considered when deciding the suitability for enrolment:

  • The student’s needs and desired outcomes as indicated in the Course Entry Interview Form.
  • The ability and commitment of the student to completing the course.
  • Eligibility requirements as outlined in the applicable National Training Package:
    • Have completed a Diploma or Advanced Diploma from the BSB Training Package (current or superseded equivalent versions), or
    • Have two years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience in an operational or leadership role in an enterprise.

Course Duration

52 weeks comprising of 40 scheduled tuition weeks and 12 weeks of holidays.

Delivery Method

• 20 hours per week of classroom based learning • 8 hours per week of self-study

Course Location

This course is delivered in our purpose-built classrooms and laboratories at Level 5, 20-22 Macquarie Street Parramatta NSW 2150. Our facilities include classrooms with data projectors and whiteboards, a simulated room, private study space and Wi-fi capability. All practical placement is conducted in approved placement facilities.

Placement Arrangements

Students will complete 100 hours of work placement. Placements will be in an accredited hospitality facility. ACOS has agreements with workplaces to provide suitable placements for students. If you would like to select your own hospitality facility, you will need to discuss this with Student Support. ACOS maintains its own student insurance scheme.

Recognition of Prior Learning [RPL]

Recognition of Prior Learning [RPL] is a process where skills and knowledge that you have gained through work and life experience and other unrecognised training can be formally recognised.

*Please refer to your Student Handbook for more information on RPL.

Course Credit

Australian College of Studies can grant you credit towards your course for units of competency that you have already completed with another RTO or authorised issuing organisation. There is no charge to apply for Credit. To apply, fill in the Credit Application Form and submit it as part of your enrolment. *Please refer to your Student Handbook for more information on Course Credit.

How to Apply

If you would like to enrol into the SIT40616 Certificate IV in Hospitality, please contact our office on 1300 415 233 or via email info@acos.edu.au.

International students only: If you are transferring from another provider, please ensure you have a letter of release so that Australian College of Studies can issue you with a new Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) letter.

Course Entry Requirement

ACOS requires that all students:

  • Are over the age of 18
  • Demonstrate an interest in, knowledge of, and suitability for work in the hospitality industry. This will be assessed during an interview conducted prior to enrolment.
  • Domestic Students to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy Test.

Further Information – International Students

This course is available to international students who are able to provide evidence that they:

  • meet one of the following English proficiency requirements:
    • a valid IELTS score of 5.5 with no score below 5.0 in any band, or equivalent.
    • have successfully completed their Year 12 or equivalent in English Language.
  • Students must possess an Australian Study Visa [subclass 500].

Additional Support

All students will complete a language literacy and numeracy assessment to determine their learning support needs. All students will be provided with a range of learning support options and resources to help you achieve competency. Where additional support needs have been identified an Individual Support Plan will be developed which may include:

  • Mentoring from trainers
  • Additional classes, tutorials and workshops
  • Online support and exercises for some courses
  • Computer and technology support
  • Referral to external support services
  • Reasonable adjustment to assessments

Australian College of will provide additional support for any students experiencing:

  • Disability and access issues;
  • Language barriers;
  • Language, literacy and numeracy issues;
  • Employment issues; and/or
  • Any other issues that may affect their ability to achieve their training goals.

Provision of additional support services will be provided where necessary to enable students to participate in the same way as any

Units of Competency

BSB60420 Advance Diploma of Leadership and Management requires the completion of 10 units of competency. This qualification requires the successful completion of 5 core units of competency and 5 elective units of competency.
The units ACOS have elected are:

Code Title Core / Elective
BSBCRT611 Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving Core
BSBLDR601 Lead and manage organisational change Core
BSBLDR602 Provide leadership across the organisation Core
BSBOPS601 Develop and implement business plans Core
BSBSTR601 Manage innovation and continuous improvement Core
BSBHRM613 Contribute to the development of learning and development strategies Elective
BSBPMG633 Provide leadership for the program Elective
BSBSTR602 Develop organisational strategies Elective
BSBTEC601 Review organisational digital strategy Elective
BSBXCM501 Lead communication in the workplace Elective
BSB60420 Advance Diploma of Leadership and Management

Course Fees

International Students:
$10,000 Total
Enrolment Fee: $450
Material Fee: $550
Tuition Fee: $9,000
Domestic Students:
$6,000 Total
Enrolment fee: $450
Material Fee: $550
Tuition Fee: $5,000

RPL Costs:
Total course fees may be reduced to account for the number of units undertaken via RPL or where Course Credit has been granted.  Nationally Recognised Training does not incur GST. Students will only be eligible to receive their qualification if fees have been paid in full and all course requirements have been met.  *Please refer to your Student Handbook for our Fees and Refunds Policy.

Orientation

Training Arrangements

The first week will include an orientation session that will cover the following: 

  • Details about living in Australia such as transport, city orientation and currency 
  • How to access support services provided by Australian College of Studies
  • External support services available such as legal, emergency, health and wellbeing 
  • Nearby amenities to assist with learning such as libraries   
  • Student Code of Conduct
  • Complaints and Appeals policy and procedure
  • Critical Incident policy and procedure
  • Privacy
  • Introduction to course requirements
  • Course progress and attendance requirements and impact on VISA requirements.

Classroom Training 

The course will be delivered in the classroom for theory-based learning giving students the opportunity to share ideas, discuss and explore core concepts and practice skills. 

Training will be delivered 3 days per week:

  • 2 days from 9am to 4pm
  •  1 day from 9am to 5pm.

Students will have access to College facilities when they are not attending placement to conduct self-study or research and or complete assessment tasks.

Work Placement

Students will attend work placement for a 1 x 6 week block during weeks 41-46.  Students will complete 100 hours of work placement in total. 

 Work placement is designed to:

  •   Gain invaluable experience in a real work environment
  •   Complete and receive feedback on practical work
  •   Develop an understanding of workplace expectations and practices
  •   Observe experienced staff completing tasks
  •   Develop an understanding of workplace policies and procedures
  •   Form networks that may assist with future job opportunities

Assessment Arrangements

Assessment will be conducted individually. You will be provided with a Student Assessment Booklet for each unit of competency which includes:

  • A full description of all assessment tasks for the unit of competency
  • Assessment instructions for each unit of competency
  • Assessment resources for each unit of competency
  • Details about when assessment will occur
  • Details about assessment submission

There are a variety of assessment methods used for this qualification including:

  • Written questions
  • Projects
  • Case studies
  • Role Plays
  • Research
  • Reports