Overview
Kickstart your career in business with a Certificate III in Business BSB30120 at Victoria University Polytechnic.
The Certificate III in Business BSB30120 will equip you with the introductory skills and knowledge you need to start a career in the business sector. It will prepare you for a range of business services job roles that involve routine clerical, administrative or operational tasks that require technology and business skills.
You’ll learn how to:
- design business documents
- create electronic presentations
- develop workplace communication and critical thinking skills.
This course will equip you with the skills needed to work across a range of different industries within the business sector.
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Careers in business
Once you've completed the Certificate III in Business BSB30120, you'll be eligible for:
- junior level administrative positions
- entry level employment in a business-related role across a range of sectors.
Nationally recognised training
This course is nationally recognised training.
Course structure
The course structure comprises the following core and elective units. These electives have been selected based on industry needs, graduate pathways and/or student and teacher feedback.
To be awarded the BSB30120 Certificate III in Business, a student must successfully complete a total of thirteen (13) units of competency, comprising of:
- six (6) core units, and;
- seven (7) elective units, of which:
- two (2) elective units must be selected from Group A;
- one (1) elective unit must be selected from Group B; and
- for the remaining four (4) elective units:
- up to four (4) units may be selected from Group A - G
- if not listed, up to 3 units may be selected from a Certificate II, Certificate III or Certificate IV from this or any other currently endorsed Training Package qualification or accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Course structure and units
VU Polytechnic delivers the electives listed in the ‘course structure and units’ below. These electives have been selected based on industry needs, graduate pathways and/or student and teacher feedback. Alternative suitable electives are only available via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT).
CORE UNITS
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- Unit code
- BSBCRT311
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- Unit code
- BSBPEF201
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- Unit code
- BSBSUS211
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- Unit code
- BSBTWK301
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- Unit code
- BSBWHS311
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- Unit code
- BSBXCM301
ELECTIVE UNITS
Group A - Technology
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- Unit code
- BSBTEC301
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- Unit code
- BSBTEC302
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- Unit code
- BSBTEC303
Group B - Business Competence
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- Unit code
- BSBPEF301
Group D - Customer and Client Engagement
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- Unit code
- BSBOPS304
Group G - Records and Information Management
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- Unit code
- BSBINS302
Imported Elective
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- Unit code
- BSBTEC203
Recognition of Prior Learning and/or Credit Transfers:
Previous completion of units at the VU Polytechnic or any other Registered Training Organisation and/or previous attainment of skills and knowledge may be credited towards this course. Units must satisfy the completion rules of the qualification and be assessed as appropriate by the Polytechnic.
Learning outcomes
This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety routine of junior administrative positions who perform a range of mainly routine tasks using limited practical skills and fundamental operational knowledge in a defined context. Individuals in these roles generally work under direct supervision.
Vocational Education Delivered to Secondary Schools (VETDSS)
This qualification forms part of the credit suite specified by the Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority (VCAA) and may contribute towards the satisfactory completion of the Victoria Certificate of Education (VCE) Vocational Major or the Victoria Pathways Certificate (VPC).
Fees & scholarships
Fee type definitions
The amount you pay for your course depends on whether you’re offered a government subsidised place or a full fee-paying place.
Students who enrol in a:
- government subsidised place pay subsidised tuition fees (the government contributes the rest), and may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee along with any material fees
- full fee-paying place pay the full fee tuition rate (which includes Student Services and Amenities Fee and any material fees).
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Find out more about:
- the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)
- ways to pay your fees
- important fee dates
- how to apply for a VE/TAFE refund
Scholarships & assistance
Apply for a scholarship to help with your study costs.
We can help with fee assistance and advice.
Admission & pathways
Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.
If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs.
Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this course. As part of the application process, applicants must complete a Pre-training Review (PTR) and undertake a literacy and numeracy (LN) assessment to determine suitability for admission. VETDSS: The literacy and numeracy levels of applicants will be assessed through consultation with the relevant Secondary school.
Pathways from VU courses
There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.
Find out more about pathways and credits.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.
You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).
To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.
Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.
How to apply
Prior to enrolment, all applicants will be required to complete a literacy and numeracy assessment to assist with determining eligibility and to identify learning support needs.
Applications for this course are not being taken at this time.
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