The Certificate IV in Business is designed for individuals seeking to develop essential skills and knowledge to succeed in a variety of business environments. This program equips students with practical expertise in business operations, administration, and leadership, making it the perfect starting point for a rewarding career in management and business services.

Through this course, you’ll refine your abilities in communication, critical thinking, workplace health and safety, and business planning. You’ll also learn how to effectively use digital technologies and support learning and development within an organisation. The curriculum blends theoretical knowledge with hands-on training, ensuring you are job-ready for the demands of the modern workplace.

Graduates of this program are equipped with the skills to take on roles that require initiative, judgment, and accountability, with a focus on delivering successful business outcomes. Whether you aspire to become an Office Administrator, Project Officer, or Team Leader, this qualification will open doors to a range of opportunities.

This course is an ideal pathway for individuals looking to enter the business world or advance their careers by applying specialised business knowledge in a professional setting.

This course covers a range of core business skills, including:

• Business operations and administration techniques.
• Effective use of digital technologies in the workplace.
• Managing workplace health and safety.
• Supporting learning and development initiatives.
• Applying critical thinking to problem-solving and decision-making.
• Understanding basic marketing principles and their application.

Sample course units:

• BSBHRM413 – Support the learning and development of teams and individuals
• BSBPEF501 – Manage personal and professional development
• BSBCRT411 – Apply critical thinking to work practices
• BSBLDR411 – Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
• BSBMKG433 – Undertake marketing activities
• BSBTWK401 – Build and maintain business relationships
• BSBTEC402 – Design and produce complex spreadsheets
• BSBSTR401 – Promote innovation in team environments
• BSBWHS411 – Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs

This course opens the door to a wide range of opportunities in the business sector. The Certificate IV in Business equips you with essential skills in communication, problem-solving, and administration, preparing you for roles in diverse industries and business environments, such as:

• Office Administrator
• Project Officer
• Team Leader
• Business Coordinator
• Administrative Supervisor

• Be at least 16 years old
• Hold a current Approved visa for study in Australia (at the time of course commencement)
• Demonstrate satisfactory completion of studies in applicant’s home country equivalent to an Australian Year 10 qualification* (Department of Home Affairs may require country-specific higher education requirement for approved visa for study in Australia application assessment).
• Provide evidence of any one of the following tests of upper intermediate proficiency in English language:

  • IELTS Test:

    • Overall band score 6.0; or;
    • Overall band score 5.5 if packaged with at least 12 weeks ELICOS; or
    • Overall band score of 5.0 if packaged with at least 24 weeks ELICOS.

  • Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) test:

    • 169; or
    • 162, if packaged with at least 12 weeks ELICOS; or
    • 154, if packaged with at least 24 weeks ELICOS.

  • PTE:

    • 50; or
    • 42, if packaged with at least 12 weeks ELICOS; or
    • 36, if packaged with at least 24 weeks ELICOS.

  • OET:

    • A score of at least B for each test component of the OET.

Exemptions:

You do not need to provide evidence of an English test score with your visa application if one of the following applies:

• You are a citizen and hold a passport from the UK, USA, Canada, NZ, or Republic of Ireland
• You are an applicant who is a Foreign Affairs or, Defence sponsored student or a Secondary Exchange student (AASES)
• You are enrolled in a principal course of study that is a registered school course, a standalone English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS), a course registered to be delivered in a language other than English, or a registered post-graduate research course
• You have completed at least 5 years study in English in one or more of the following countries: Australia, UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa, or the Republic of Ireland
• In the 2 years before applying for the approved visa for study in Australia, you completed, in Australia and in the English language, either the Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial component of a course leading to a qualification from the Australian Qualifications Framework at the Certificate IV or higher level, while you held a approved visa for study in Australia.

Note: You may be required to provide evidence of an English test score with your visa application if you hold a British National Overseas (BNO) passport.

Download our Course Infopack for the latest fees and schedules and contact our Education Advisors for specials that may be applicable for your country.

*South Sydney College (SSC) does not offer VET student loans or other government-funded financial support.

20 hours/week (15 hours via face to face, 5 hours via e-learning portal)