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.

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.

English language requirements

Find out if you meet the entry requirements, including English language and academic requirements.

Admission requirements in your country

Find out if you meet the minimum academic (international qualification) requirements to be eligible to apply for this course by reviewing the academic entry requirements listed by country.

How to apply for this course

Apply online

If you have questions about your application, you can:

Get in touch

Contact us to discuss your course options:

Ring us on +61 3 9919 1164

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Information and fees listed above are for non-resident students starting the course in 2013. Fees are subject to approval and may change. In some courses students must buy equipment or clothing that they will need in the course. These equipment or clothing costs are not included in the course fees listed above and we recommend you seek advice from the relevant faculty.

VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this course information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that course information is current with the Student Contact Centre.