BSB50420
Diploma of Leadership and Management
Advance your leadership capability with strategic planning, team performance management, operational oversight, and change management skills for complex management roles.
This qualification equips experienced leaders and managers to drive team performance, manage operational plans and support organisational change. Learners develop advanced skills in communication, critical thinking, people performance, risk, WHS and continuous improvement. Training supports managers to apply judgement and initiative while planning, implementing and monitoring the work of others in complex and unpredictable environments.
Who This Course Is For
- Individuals who manage people, projects, departments or functional areas
- Managers wanting to strengthen leadership, strategic and operational capability
- Experienced staff progressing toward senior leadership or management roles
- People needing advanced skills in communication, planning, performance and change management
- Learners seeking a nationally recognised qualification to consolidate leadership experience
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Lead and manage effective workplace relationships and team performance
- Develop and implement business operational plans, budgets and resource management
- Apply critical thinking, emotional intelligence and communication to influence outcomes
- Manage people performance, business risk, WHS and continuous improvement initiatives
- Lead and manage organisational change while supporting personal and professional development
Course Snapshot
Qualification
Diploma of Leadership and Management
Duration
12-24 Months
Funding
State funding availability in NSW
This qualification comprises 12 units of competency, including 6 core units and 6 elective units, selected to align with workplace requirements and industry standards for individuals who apply knowledge, practical skills and experience in leadership and management across a range of enterprise and industry contexts.
Core Units
Elective Units (can be tailored)
Entry Requirements
Participants will need an appropriate level of Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills to engage effectively with this course. Upon enquiry, SWC will discuss LLND skills with participants to help determine any support that may be beneficial before training begins.
If undertaking this course as a Traineeship, participants are required to be employed on a regular basis in work that is relevant to the qualification being undertaken.
Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit Transfer
You may be eligible for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer (CT) if you have supporting evidence of any prior education and work experience. These options can reduce your study load or shorten the duration of your course. For more information, please refer to the RPL and Credit Transfer Policy on our Support page.
Course Commencement
This course offers flexible start dates with rolling enrolments throughout the year.
Course Duration
Typically, 12-24 months, delivered flexibly via our workplace-based training model with self-paced learning, primarily on the job.
Course Delivery
This qualification is delivered in the workplace, with all training and assessment completed in real work environments. Learners are supported by an experienced workplace supervisor/mentor and receive an SWC Learning Guide and Resources to help gather workplace specific evidence.
Training includes:
- One on one Trainer/Assessor sessions every 4-6 weeks
- Self-directed learning using SWC resources and workplace policies and procedures
- Regular support via email and phone
- Real time practice of skills in the workplace setting
The program is self-paced and competency-based, with most learners completing in 12-24 months. Ongoing enrolments available.
Assessment
You will be required to complete both knowledge based and practical assessments completed during work hours. These may include:
- Workplace observation
- Oral and written questioning
- Portfolio evidence
- Third party supervisor reports
- Simulated tasks (if required)
All assessment tools meet training package and compliance requirements.
Course Outcome
Upon successful completion, participants will be awarded the Diploma of Leadership and Management (BSB50420) qualification.
Smart and Skilled Funding (NSW)
Eligible learners and employers in New South Wales may be able to access government subsidised training through the NSW Smart and Skilled program. Funding is subject to eligibility and availability. For full details, please visit our Funding page.
Fee for Service
If government funding is not available or eligibility criteria are not met, this course can be undertaken on a fee-for-service basis. Please refer to our price list for current course fees and up to date pricing.
Fee-for-Service Price List