Diploma of Business – Perth

Course Description

KCBT’s diploma of business provides students with the necessary skills to be successful in a range of business environments.

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If you are living overseas and looking for business courses to study, we are a college with a new approach. We do not offer a traditional education, but look at innovative ways to add to your existing skillset, making studying an enjoyable and practical experience. We use simulated work situations to provide real life experience. We also cater to people who are already employed or have experience in a range of roles. We then aim to build on that and help you take your career to the next level. We are an inclusive college and embrace the diversity of our students who come from all over the world.

Course Description

This business course qualification applies to individuals with various job titles including executive officers, program consultants and program coordinators. Individuals in these roles may possess substantial experience in a range of settings, but seek to further develop their skills across a range of business functions.

Conversely, it may also apply to you if you have little or no vocational experience. If you possess sound theoretical business skills and knowledge, we offer you the opportunity to develop them in order to create additional employment opportunities for yourself.

Course Duration/Mode/Fees

Full time: Total: 52 weeks (46 study weeks +6 weeks break) (1 year) -4 Terms

Tuition Fees: 5 x AUD$1,440.00 Total AUD$7,200.00

Application Fees: AUD$ 250.00 (applicable on new enrolments only, once off fee)

Resources Fee: AUD$ 500.00

The delivery methods for this course include

• Face-to-face classroom-based learning.
• Structured learning activities
• Online (Not more than 25% of the course)

Entry Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age or over
• Completed Year 12 (or equivalent)

International students only must meet:

• Minimum 5.5 IELTS score & above or equivalent.

(Those students who do not meet the minimum English requirement will need to package this program with an English Course before proceeding to the Diploma of Business).

Intakes

Monthly intakes available. Please contact enrolment for more details.

Course Content

Assessment

All units of competence will be assessed using a selection of tools (Portfolios, Reports, Role-plays, Practical observations, Case studies, Questioning, Simulation activities, and written tests)

Recognition of Prior Learning

An application can be made for RPL if you believe that you have already gained the necessary skills and competencies elsewhere (work, other business classes and courses you’ve attended etc.). An RPL application form is available from the Learner Administration Services on request.

You will be required to provide documentation to support your application. The application will be processed and an assessment made in accordance with the KCBT RPL and AQF Recognition Policy and Procedure.

Credit Transfer

Learners, who can demonstrate they already hold any of the Units of Competency specified above, may be eligible to receive a credit transfer for those units. They will need to submit a verified Certificate or Statement of Attainment issued by a RTO for recognition purposes.

Learners who are awarded a credit transfer will be exempted from completing those units at KCBT

Study Pathway and Career Opportunities

Pathways into the qualification:

Preferred pathways for learners enrolling in the Diploma of Business include:

• BSB40215 Certificate IV in Business
• BSB40515 Certificate IV in Business Administration.

Pathways from this Qualification

Exit Points

• Units of Competency are delivered as standalone sections of the course, allowing enough evidence to be gathered and enable assessors to make a competency judgement. If you cannot complete all the Units of Competency required to be awarded this qualification, you will be awarded a Statement of Attainment for the individual units, for which you were assessed as competent.
• Exits point are given upon successful completion of the full program.

After achieving the Diploma of Business, learners may undertake:

• BSB60215 - Advanced Diploma of Business
• BSB61015 - Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
• Other Advanced Diploma qualifications.

Students may be able to receive exemptions from some subjects based on this qualification.

KCBT policy prevents students under the age of 18 from registering in KCBT courses or programs.

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