Certificate III in Business

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Expand your business administration skills using relevant theoretical knowledge to provide technical advice and support to a team.

You will learn various business functions such as organising schedules, processing payrolls and using multiple information systems.

Course Essentials

How to apply

We are currently accepting applications for this course. Applications close on 25 January 2013

Methods of applying:

  • You can apply direct to VU

Please note that part-time study may not be available at all campuses.

Already a VU student?

You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.

For more info contact the
College of Business

Careers

  • customer services adviser
  • data entry operator
  • general clerk
  • payroll officer
  • typist
  • word processing operator

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

Course Objectives

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply a broad range of competencies in a varied work context using some discretion, judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. They may provide technical advice and support to a team.

Units and electives

To successfully complete this qualification, students must complete a total number of 12 units (1 core unit plus 11 elective units)

On-campus

Core Unit of Study

Elective Units of Study

Other Elective Units for Traineeship and RPL only

General Administration Units

Interpersonal Communication Units

Customer Service Units

Diversity Unit

e-Business Unit

Workplace Effectiveness Units

Human Resources Units

Industry Context Unit

Information Management Units

Innovation Units

Information Technology Units

Learning and Development Unit

Marketing Units

Occupational Health and Safety Units

Purchasing Unit

Relationship Management Unit

Research Unit

Sustainability Units

Writing Unit

Finance Units

Legal Units

Medical Units

Record Keeping Units

Product skills and advice units

Project Management

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

  • Year 12: Successful completion of VCE of equivalent
  • International: IELTS level 5.5 or equivalent
  • Mature: Successful completion of Certificate II in Business or you must be assessed by the Head of School as being capable of successfully completing the course. You may receive recognition of prior learning based on skills and knowledge acquired through previous study, as in articulation, informal or formal learning or from work and/or life experience.

How to apply for this course

We are currently accepting applications for this course. You can apply direct to VU. Applications close on 25 January 2013.

When you're ready to apply:

  1. Read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information).
  2. Submit a TAFE Direct Entry Application form
  3. As part of the application you may need to complete extra requirements such as:
    • submit supplementary forms
    • attend an interview, audition, information session or workshop
    • submit a folio
    • sit a test

    Details about extra requirements are available from the College of Business.

    You need to complete all extra requirements by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered.

Transferring between VU courses

Want to transfer into this course from another VU course? Complete the Victoria University internal course application form and check whether you need to complete any extra requirements, listed above.

You can also contact us directly:

Get in touch

Contact us to discuss your course options:

Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100

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