BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management


  • Course Code BSB60420
  • Duration 52 weeks (40 weeks study + 12 weeks holiday)
  • Location Perth Campus
  • Timetable Saturday & Sunday (8.45am - 5.00pm)
  • Self Directed Study 4 - 6 hours
  • Next Intake Date Monthly

Course Outline

This qualification is right for you if you have managerial responsibilities, oversee the work of others or provide strategic leadership. Successful completion of this course equips you to apply for jobs such as:

  • Department Manager
  • Area Manager
  • Regional Manager

*Please note all WAIFS courses are also offered via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

This course will be delivered and assessed via classroom delivery, simulated environments, presentations, knowledge questions, and written assessments.

  • Pre-Enrolment Information and Entry Requirements

    It is important for all students to fully understand the course/s they are looking to enrol in. Further information on this course is available here and below. Students should read, fully understand, and agree that their chosen course/s is suitable for them. If a student has any queries at all, please contact admissions@waifs.wa.edu.au

    WAIFS’ Entry Requirements:

    Please click here for Academic and English entry requirements.

    Australian Immigration Requirements for International Students:

    International Students should note that Australian Immigration may have different entrance requirements. Up to date information can be found here. Students should always be aware of these requirements before applying for a student visa.

  • Units of Competency

    Total Number of Units: 10

    5 core units + 5 elective units

    Core Units

    Unit Code Unit Name

    BSBCRT611

    Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving

    BSBLDR601

    Lead and manage organisational change

    BSBLDR602

    Provide leadership across the organisation

    BSBOPS601

    Develop and implement business plans

    BSBSTR601

    Manage innovation and continuous improvement

    Elective Units

    Unit Code Unit Name

    BSBSTR602

    Develop organisational strategies

    BSBTEC601

    Review organisational digital strategy

    BSBSUS601

    Lead corporate social responsibility

    BSBFIN601

    Manage organisational finances

    BSBHRM614

    Contribute to strategic workforce planning
  • Pathways/Articulation

    After achieving the Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management, you may undertake a range of other Advanced Diploma or Degree qualifications, and may be able to receive exemptions from some subjects based on this qualification.

    You will also be able to apply for advanced standing at an Australian university. The level of articulation may vary between universities, so you are advised to apply to the universities of your choice well in advance of completion of your qualification at WAIFS.

  • International Fees

    Tuition Fee: $9,750.00

    Materials Fee: $500.00

    A one off $250.00 Enrolment Fee is applicable to process the Application.

    *Course fees may change. This is usually annually on 1 July and typically no more than 4%.

    **Fees quoted are in AUS Dollars.

  • Domestic Fees

    Tuition Fee: $4,250.00

    Materials Fee: $500.00

    A one off $250.00 Enrolment Fee is applicable to process the Application.

    *Course fees may change. This is usually annually on 1 July and typically no more than 4%.

    **Fees quoted are in AUS Dollars.

  • Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) Requirements

    At the successful completion of this course at WAIFS, students should be operating at the LLN levels available here. For an explanation of the levels, please refer to the ACSF Performance Indicators.

    Students will need to meet the minimum LLND requirements outlined in the policy to be able to finalise enrolment in their chosen course/s at WAIFS. Please refer to WAIFS’ PP018 – Language, Literacy, Numeracy Digital Capability Policy located here.

    Where a student applies to enrol at WAIFS and is unable to meet the minimum entrance requirements, WAIFS will liaise with the student and their education/migration agent and/or their guardian (as applicable) to recommend an appropriate alternative course/s of study (as applicable).

    Learners at all AQF levels should possess the following Digital Capabilities:

    • Open and use a computer application (e.g. Web Browser)
    • Navigate a website by following instructions and following website “links”
    • Type and edit text e.g. for short answer assessment questions
    • Follow more than one instruction successfully in written format
    • Download, save, edit and upload documents or files
    • Write, edit, send, receive and save emails
    • Open and use a word processing application (e.g. Microsoft Word or Google Docs)
    • Open and use a spreadsheet program (e.g. Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets)

    For further information, please contact admissions@waifs.wa.edu.au