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BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business

CRICOS Course Code: 116982D

BSB40120

Certificate IV in Business

CRICOS Course Code: 116982D

Course Duration

This qualification will be delivered over 52 weeks, including 40 weeks of training and assessment spread over 4 terms of 10 weeks each and 12 weeks of holidays.

Delivery Mode

This program is delivered in the classroom (14 hours per week) and through structured self-study (6 hours per week).

Campus Location

Suite 203, 118 Church St Parramatta

NSW 2150

Level

Certificate

Course Duration

This qualification will be delivered over 52 weeks, including 40 weeks of training and assessment spread over 4 terms of 10 weeks each and 12 weeks of holidays.

Delivery Mode

This program is delivered in the classroom (14 hours per week) and through structured self-study (6 hours per week).

Campus Location

Suite 203, 118 Church St Parramatta NSW 2150

Level

Certificate

Course Details

Explore Everything Needed To Know About the Course.

Overview Of Course

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of Business Services job roles. These individuals may have supervisory performance accountabilities.

Individuals in these roles carry out a mix of specialist and moderately complex administrative or operational tasks that require self-development skills. They use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base to apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems and analyse information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link:

https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/BSB40120

Who Should Apply for This Course and Why?

International students who are:

• seeking to pursue or further a career in business

• seeking to enter a new industry sector

• seeking a pathway to higher level qualifications.

Course Structure

The following units are included in this course and all are required for the award of the qualification. Students who only complete some units will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment for units successfully completed.

Unit Code Unit Title Core/Elective
BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices Core
BSBTEC404 Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment Core
BSBTWK401 Build and maintain business relationships Core
BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures, and programs Core
BSBWRT411 Write complex documents Core
BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace Core
BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities Elective
BSBPEF403 Lead personal development Elective
BSBTEC402 Design and produce complex spreadsheets Elective
BSBSTR401 Promote innovation in team environments Elective
BSBMKG434 Promote product and services Elective
BSBOPS405 Organise business meetings Elective

Training And Assessment Information

A face-to-face training and assessment and distance mode is employed for this qualification and all training will take place at Sydney Brighter Future Academy’s training facilities.

The structured self-study component of this course amounts to 6 hours a week. Students are provided with access to a Self-Study Guide for completion of a range of activities. The estimated time to complete activities is documented in the guide for each unit. This is a mandatory component of a student’s study and student’s attendance, and participation will be monitored.

Students will be provided with learning and assessment materials that they will use to develop their knowledge and understanding. All students will be provided with a range of learning support options and resources to help them achieve competency.

Students can also be supported outside of face to face through e-mail and telephone contact with their trainer.

Students are provided with their trainer’s contact details at their orientation. Students are encouraged to contact their trainer at any time and trainers will liaise with students regarding their progress and provide advice as required, including any relevant course content and concepts, learning opportunities, assessment requirements, feedback on assessments and any issues the student is experiencing.

Sydney Brighter Future Academy uses a range of techniques during face-to-face delivery including trainer presentations and demonstrations, individual tasks, case studies, research, role plays, practical demonstrations, and group work. The context of the simulated workplace environment will be incorporated into delivery methodologies and students will complete tasks to appropriate workplace standards.

Delivery methodologies employ terminology, equipment, resources, materials, contexts, practices, and activities associated with the workplace role.

Assessment will occur through a variety of methods, including projects incorporating role-plays, case studies and short answer questions.

Course Progress and Attendance

Satisfactory course progress and attendance is very important in order to meet visa requirements. Please read the International Student Handbook carefully for more information. You will also be provided with further information about course progress and attendance requirements at your orientation.

Student Support

We offer the following in relation to support and welfare.

• one-to-one support from the trainer/assessor.

• support with personal issues.

• access to additional learning resources.

• reasonable adjustment in assessment.

• social events.

• a buddy program.

• information about external sources of support.

You may not have studied for a while, may have English as a second language or need additional assistance with literacy or numeracy.

We will identify any additional support needs you may have at the time of application and enrolment and may prepare an Student Support Plan for you based on those needs.

Resource Requirements

You are required to bring your own laptop with Office 365 (or similar program) to all classes. These costs are not included in your course fees. Specifications for laptops and associated costs are included below.


PC

Minimum Requirements
Processor
Intel® or AMD processor with 64-bit support*; 2 GHz or faster processor Microsoft Windows 10 with Service pack 1 (64-bit), Windows 10 (Version 1709 or later)
Operating system
Microsoft Windows 10 with Service pack 1 (64-bit), Windows 10 (Version 1709 or later)
RAM
4 GB or more of RAM (8 GB recommended)
Hard disk space
3.1 GB or more of available hard-disk space for 64-bit installation; additional free space required during installation.
Monitor resolution
1024 x 768 display (1280x800 recommended) with 16-bit colour and 512 MB or more of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended.
Graphics processor acceleration requirements
OpenGL 2.0-capable system
Internet
Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.

MacOS

Minimum Requirements
Processor
Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support
Operating system
MacOS version 10.12 (Sierra), macOS version 10.13 (High Sierra), or macOS version 10.14 (Mojave).
RAM
2 GB or more of RAM (8 GB recommended)
Hard disk space
4 GB or more of available hard-disk space for 64-bit installation; additional free space required during installation.
Monitor resolution
1024 x 768 display (1280x800 recommended) with 16-bit colour and 512 MB or more of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended.
Graphics processor acceleration requirements
OpenGL 2.0-capable system
Internet
Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.

Software and Laptop Cost Details

Name of software Associated costs
Office 365 $129 annually Buy Office
Laptop details Associated costs
Any laptop that meets the specifications above $450 (approximate only) Various

Course Credit

You can apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our International Student Handbook, which is available at our college website.

If you are granted course credit, this will affect your course fees as well as the duration of your course. We will advise you in writing of changes to fees or course duration as a result of the credit. You will also be issued with a new Confirmation of Enrolment.

For any questions about course credit, contact us at the details shown below.

What Are the Entry Requirements?

Sydney Brighter Future Academy has the following entry requirements:

International students must:

• be at least 18 years of age and have completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent or other higher qualifications.

• participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.

• have an IELTS* score of 6 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:

+ Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or

+ successful completion of an English Placement Test.

*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.

Course Fees

The costs for this course are as follows:

Enrolment fee AUD $250 (non-refundable to be paid on application)
Course fees Total cost is AUD $12000
Material fee AUD $350
Non-tuition fees May apply and can be found in our International Student Handbook on our website.

*Course fees do not include laptops or software – see information above.

A detailed payment plan and payment arrangements are provided in the Offer Letter and Student Agreement. You must pay all of your course fees and on time. Non-payment of fees may result in cancellation of enrolment.


You are also required to take out Overseas Health Insurance Cover before arriving in Australia. RTO provides details of OSHC providers in the International Student Handbook. You can approach any of these providers to find out costs and organise your cover.


Additional costs associated with living in Australia are outlined in the International Student Handbook. You should carefully review these costs in relation to budgeting. Further information can be found at https://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/english/live-in-australia/living-costs.

How Can I Apply?

To apply for this course, you are required to complete an enrolment form and submit all required supporting evidence including copies of your:

• Passport copy.

• Australian Year 12 or equivalent or other higher qualifications.

• Proof of English language proficiency as specified in the entry requirements.

Where To From Here?

If your application is successful, we’ll send you an Offer Letter and Student Agreement You should make sure you read through this document carefully to make sure you are happy with all of the terms and conditions. If you are, then simply sign the document and send it back to us.

Once we receive this, we will issue you with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter and an invoice for the first payment.

The first day of each course will include orientation and induction. Orientation will include information about the campus, living in Australia, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements.

This course outline should be read in conjunction with RTO International Student Handbook. This can be found online at our website, www.sbfa.edu.au

Get in Touch

Connect with one of our experts if you have any queries

Course Details

Explore Everything Needed To Know About the Course.

Overview Of Course

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of Business Services job roles. These individuals may have supervisory performance accountabilities.

Individuals in these roles carry out a mix of specialist and moderately complex administrative or operational tasks that require self-development skills. They use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base to apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems and analyse information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link:

https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/BSB40120

Who Should Apply for This Course and Why?

International students who are:

• seeking to pursue or further a career in business

• seeking to enter a new industry sector

• seeking a pathway to higher level qualifications.

Course Structure

The following units are included in this course and all are required for the award of the qualification. Students who only complete some units will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment for units successfully completed.

Unit Code Unit Title Core/Elective
BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices Core
BSBTEC404 Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment Core
BSBTWK401 Build and maintain business relationships Core
BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures, and programs Core
BSBWRT411 Write complex documents Core
BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace Core
BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities Elective
BSBPEF403 Lead personal development Elective
BSBTEC402 Design and produce complex spreadsheets Elective
BSBSTR401 Promote innovation in team environments Elective
BSBMKG434 Promote product and services Elective
BSBOPS405 Organise business meetings Elective

Training And Assessment Information

A face-to-face training and assessment and distance mode is employed for this qualification and all training will take place at Sydney Brighter Future Academy’s training facilities.

The structured self-study component of this course amounts to 6 hours a week. Students are provided with access to a Self-Study Guide for completion of a range of activities. The estimated time to complete activities is documented in the guide for each unit. This is a mandatory component of a student’s study and student’s attendance, and participation will be monitored.

Students will be provided with learning and assessment materials that they will use to develop their knowledge and understanding. All students will be provided with a range of learning support options and resources to help them achieve competency.

Students can also be supported outside of face to face through e-mail and telephone contact with their trainer.

Students are provided with their trainer’s contact details at their orientation. Students are encouraged to contact their trainer at any time and trainers will liaise with students regarding their progress and provide advice as required, including any relevant course content and concepts, learning opportunities, assessment requirements, feedback on assessments and any issues the student is experiencing.

Sydney Brighter Future Academy uses a range of techniques during face-to-face delivery including trainer presentations and demonstrations, individual tasks, case studies, research, role plays, practical demonstrations, and group work. The context of the simulated workplace environment will be incorporated into delivery methodologies and students will complete tasks to appropriate workplace standards.

Delivery methodologies employ terminology, equipment, resources, materials, contexts, practices, and activities associated with the workplace role.

Assessment will occur through a variety of methods, including projects incorporating role-plays, case studies and short answer questions.

Course Progress and Attendance

Satisfactory course progress and attendance is very important in order to meet visa requirements. Please read the International Student Handbook carefully for more information. You will also be provided with further information about course progress and attendance requirements at your orientation.

Student Support

We offer the following in relation to support and welfare.

• one-to-one support from the trainer/assessor.

• support with personal issues.

• access to additional learning resources.

• reasonable adjustment in assessment.

• social events.

• a buddy program.

• information about external sources of support.

You may not have studied for a while, may have English as a second language or need additional assistance with literacy or numeracy.

We will identify any additional support needs you may have at the time of application and enrolment and may prepare an Student Support Plan for you based on those needs.

Resource Requirements

You are required to bring your own laptop with Office 365 (or similar program) to all classes. These costs are not included in your course fees. Specifications for laptops and associated costs are included below.


PC

Minimum Requirements
Processor
Intel® or AMD processor with 64-bit support*; 2 GHz or faster processor Microsoft Windows 10 with Service pack 1 (64-bit), Windows 10 (Version 1709 or later)
Operating system
Microsoft Windows 10 with Service pack 1 (64-bit), Windows 10 (Version 1709 or later)
RAM
4 GB or more of RAM (8 GB recommended)
Hard disk space
3.1 GB or more of available hard-disk space for 64-bit installation; additional free space required during installation.
Monitor resolution
1024 x 768 display (1280x800 recommended) with 16-bit colour and 512 MB or more of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended.
Graphics processor acceleration requirements
OpenGL 2.0-capable system
Internet
Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.

MacOS

Minimum Requirements
Processor
Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support
Operating system
MacOS version 10.12 (Sierra), macOS version 10.13 (High Sierra), or macOS version 10.14 (Mojave).
RAM
2 GB or more of RAM (8 GB recommended)
Hard disk space
4 GB or more of available hard-disk space for 64-bit installation; additional free space required during installation.
Monitor resolution
1024 x 768 display (1280x800 recommended) with 16-bit colour and 512 MB or more of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended.
Graphics processor acceleration requirements
OpenGL 2.0-capable system
Internet
Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services.

Software and Laptop Cost Details

Name of software Associated costs
Office 365 $129 annually Buy Office
Laptop details Associated costs
Any laptop that meets the specifications above $450 (approximate only) Various

Course Credit

You can apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our International Student Handbook, which is available at our college website.

If you are granted course credit, this will affect your course fees as well as the duration of your course. We will advise you in writing of changes to fees or course duration as a result of the credit. You will also be issued with a new Confirmation of Enrolment.

For any questions about course credit, contact us at the details shown below.

What Are the Entry Requirements?

Sydney Brighter Future Academy has the following entry requirements:

International students must:

• be at least 18 years of age and have completed Australian Year 12 or equivalent or other higher qualifications.

• participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs.

• have an IELTS* score of 6 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:

+ Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or

+ successful completion of an English Placement Test.

*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.

Course Fees

The costs for this course are as follows:

Enrolment fee AUD $250 (non-refundable to be paid on application)
Course fees Total cost is AUD $12000
Material fee AUD $350
Non-tuition fees May apply and can be found in our International Student Handbook on our website.

*Course fees do not include laptops or software – see information above.

A detailed payment plan and payment arrangements are provided in the Offer Letter and Student Agreement. You must pay all of your course fees and on time. Non-payment of fees may result in cancellation of enrolment.


You are also required to take out Overseas Health Insurance Cover before arriving in Australia. RTO provides details of OSHC providers in the International Student Handbook. You can approach any of these providers to find out costs and organise your cover.


Additional costs associated with living in Australia are outlined in the International Student Handbook. You should carefully review these costs in relation to budgeting. Further information can be found at https://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/english/live-in-australia/living-costs.

How Can I Apply?

To apply for this course, you are required to complete an enrolment form and submit all required supporting evidence including copies of your:

• Passport copy.

• Australian Year 12 or equivalent or other higher qualifications.

• Proof of English language proficiency as specified in the entry requirements.

Where To From Here?

If your application is successful, we’ll send you an Offer Letter and Student Agreement You should make sure you read through this document carefully to make sure you are happy with all of the terms and conditions. If you are, then simply sign the document and send it back to us.

Once we receive this, we will issue you with a Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) letter and an invoice for the first payment.

The first day of each course will include orientation and induction. Orientation will include information about the campus, living in Australia, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements.

This course outline should be read in conjunction with RTO International Student Handbook. This can be found online at our website, www.sbfa.edu.au

Get in Touch

Connect with one of our experts if you have any queries

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Contact Us

02 9072 9918

Suite 203, 118 Church St Parramatta NSW 2150

RTO ID: 46294

CRICOS ID: 04299K

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Contact Us

02 9072 9918

Suite 203, 118 Church St Parramatta NSW 2150

RTO ID: 46294

CRICOS ID: 04299K

Social Media

Newsletter

Join our community to stay updated on the latest courses, exclusive content, and learning resources. Subscribe now and take the next step in your educational journey!

Copyright© 2025 Sydney Brighter Future Academy. All Rights Reserved