Certificate III in Business Administration

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Prepare for an administrative role in business, working under direct supervision. Become competent in general administrative and IT duties such as word processing, scheduling, database management, processing payrolls and customer service.

This course is offered to workplaces only, at the employer’s request. Individuals cannot apply for this course.

Course Essentials

How to apply

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School of Business Services

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Course Objectives

This course is offered to industry and as traineeship only. This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply a broad range of administrative competencies in varied work contexts, using some discretion and judgement. They may provide technical advice and support to a team.

Units and electives

Core units

Administration units:

Elective units:

RPL Units

Students must successfully complete a minimum of 13 units – 2 core units and 11 electives of which 7 must be selected from administration units in the qualification and 4 other electives selected from an equivalent AQF qualification in the BSB07 Business Services Training Package or any other currently endorsed national Training Package.

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

Admission Information

  • TAFE: Not Applicable
  • Year 12: Successful completion of VCE or equivalent
  • International: Not Applicable
  • Mature: Direct Application, Written Application

How to apply for this course

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Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100

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