BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business
Get your finger on the pulse of business.
This course will give you a practical foundation to take you into a number of business and corporate careers, like office management, start-up business planning and marketing, and customer service.
This course is half price for everyone (excl. school students) as part of the Lower Fees, Local Skills initiative. Fees are also capped at $1,200; or $400 if you're aged 15—24 or eligible for a concession. Find out more here.
*Please note that eligibility requirements apply to some of the low fee training.
Overview
Campus Geraldton
When Available all year round
Study Mode Workplace
Duration 12 Months
Gain a competitive edge with a Certificate IV in Business.
You will gain the skills and knowledge to manage customer needs and feedback, develop and promote products and services, and play a supporting role in the recruitment of staff. You will acquire valuable experience in making presentations to groups, working in effective teams, and with workplace health and safety.
Our Geraldton Campus offers this qualification as a dual course along with the Certificate IV in Leadership and Management.
Half price fees apply!
It's important to think about the key attributes you are likely to need to study and work in this field. Take a look at the essential skills and knowledge and ask yourself if there are any areas you might find challenging. This will help you decide if this course is the right choice for you.
- Be able to work independently and with others in a shared office setting.
- Have good time-management and organisational skills
- Have good communication skills to interact with others respectfully and with confidence in both written and verbal formats
- Be able to read and understand a range of information
- Good critical thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills
- Have strong computer skills and the use of software applications
- Ability to interpret instructions and complete tasks to a required standard
- Access to a computer and reliable internet service (online students)
- Commitment to devote adequate time each week to study (around 7 hours)
- Willingness to participate in regular lecturer mentoring sessions
Select your preferred campus and apply
Available all year round, 2025
Details
Course fees
Units and fees
To attain this qualification, you are required to successfully complete twelve (12) units of competence, comprising six (6) core and six (6) elective units selected from the options provided below. On-the-job learning must also be completed to attain this qualification under Traineeship arrangements.
For an approximate fee estimate, mark the boxes below corresponding to the number of units needed for this course. The estimated fees will be displayed on the right-hand side.
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices | $89.10 | $26.40 | $0.00 |
| BSBTEC404 Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment | $72.90 | $21.60 | $0.00 |
| BSBTWK401 Build and maintain business relationships | $72.90 | $21.60 | $0.00 |
| BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs | $64.80 | $19.20 | $0.00 |
| BSBWRT411 Write complex documents | $81.00 | $24.00 | $0.00 |
| BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace | $72.90 | $21.60 | $0.00 |
Elective
Elective Units
Six (6) elective units must be selected from the list below.
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
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$48.60 | $14.40 | $0.00 |
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$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
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$40.50 | $12.00 | $0.00 |
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$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
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$81.00 | $24.00 | $0.00 |
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$89.10 | $26.40 | $0.00 |
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$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
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$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
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$56.70 | $16.80 | $0.00 |
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$145.80 | $43.20 | $0.00 |
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$97.20 | $28.80 | $0.00 |
Please note: Course information and fees are subject to change without notice.
- Fees may differ between campus locations due to the difference between elective units in the course study plan or a need to adapt courses to meet local industry needs.
- Fees may also differ for individuals depending on units of study selected, prior qualifications and recognition of prior learning (RPL).
- Fees are payable at the time of enrolment.
- Total fees quoted include tuition fees and resource fees only. You may also be required to purchase text books, uniforms or other personal equipment that are not included in this fee estimate.
- For Lower Fees, Local Skills (half-price) courses please refer to additional eligibility information above.
- Concession rates: If eligible, proof of concession must be presented.
- Concessions and the secondary school age fee cap do not apply to commercial courses (short courses), or Foundation Programs (i.e ESL and General Education).
- Secondary school aged persons (in 2025, students born on or after 1 July 2007 who are at least 15 years old in 2025) undertaking training that is not part of a VET Delivered to Secondary Schools program, the maximum course (tuition) fee chargeable is $420. Additional resource fees and discretionary fees may apply.
- VET Student Loans for eligible courses and fee caps may be subject to changes implemented by the Australian Government.
More information: Visit our fees and payment options page or call us on 1800 672 700