BSB30120

Certificate III in Business

Kick start your career with this entry-level course in business administration. This course will give you the practical skills to successfully work in an office or business environment.

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NEXT INTAKE On campus: Toowoomba Start date: 04 Oct 2022 Duration: up to 9 months

STUDY LOCATIONS Sunshine Coast Darling Downs and South West Wide Bay Burnett

WAYS TO STUDY On campus Online Apprenticeships and traineeships

WHAT YOU'LL PAY

JobTrainer

Concession

$330 - $745

Subsidised

$330 - $745

Full Fee

$2,990 - $3,705

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Course overview

Kick start your career with this entry-level course in business administration. This course will give you the practical skills to successfully work in an office or business environment.

According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working as general clerks grew strongly over the past five years and is expected to continue to grow in the future. This is a very large occupation with over 182,000 job openings expected over the next five years, ensuring strong job outcomes for graduates.

You will develop a broad range of knowledge covering keyboard speed and accuracy and health and safety for yourself and others. You also have the opportunity to specialise in units that focus on payroll processing, electronic presentations, working effectively with diversity, and the use of business technology. This course is taught by industry experts that are dedicated to guiding you to achieve your goals, no matter where your career takes you.

Successful completion of the course provides you with the practical skills to work in many office and business roles. You will also develop a solid foundation for further study.

What can I do?

Junior Personal Assistant
Office Assistant
Receptionist
Accounts Clerk

Course outcome:

BSB30120 Certificate III in Business

JobTrainer funded course

This course is eligible for JobTrainer funding, meaning it could be free for eligible school-leavers, young people and job seekers looking to develop new skills. Training is proudly delivered by TAFE Queensland and jointly funded by the Australian Government and Queensland Government. Learn more >

Technology

TAFE Queensland boasts state-of-the-art and industry-standard technology and facilities that enable you to shape where your study can take you as an office assistant, office clerk or receptionist. With the latest industry-relevant programs and applications that employers are looking for, you'll be a step ahead and job ready.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 11 elective units from the list below.

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

UNIT CODE
BSBCRT311

Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment

UNIT CODE :
BSBCRT311

Unit description :
This unit describes skills and knowledge required to apply critical thinking skills to generate solutions to workplace problems in a team environment.
UNIT NAME
Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment

UNIT CODE
BSBPEF201

Support personal wellbeing in the workplace

UNIT CODE :
BSBPEF201

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to advocate for and feel empowered about personal wellbeing in the workplace. It involves developing and applying basic knowledge of factors that may influence wellbeing, both positively and negatively.
UNIT NAME
Support personal wellbeing in the workplace

UNIT CODE
BSBSUS211

Participate in sustainable work practices

UNIT CODE :
BSBSUS211

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to measure, support and find opportunities to improve the sustainability of work practices.
UNIT NAME
Participate in sustainable work practices

UNIT CODE
BSBTWK301

Use inclusive work practices

UNIT CODE :
BSBTWK301

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise and interact productively with diverse groups of individuals in the workplace.
UNIT NAME
Use inclusive work practices

UNIT CODE
BSBWHS311

Assist with maintaining workplace safety

UNIT CODE :
BSBWHS311

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with implementing and monitoring an organisation’s work health and safety (WHS) policies, procedures and programs as part of a small work team.
UNIT NAME
Assist with maintaining workplace safety

UNIT CODE
BSBXCM301

Engage in workplace communication

UNIT CODE :
BSBXCM301

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to communicate (through written, oral and nonverbal form) in the workplace within an industry.
UNIT NAME
Engage in workplace communication

UNIT CODE
UNIT NAME

Gold Coast / Wide Bay Burnett / Sunshine Coast

Gold Coast / Wide Bay Burnett / Sunshine Coast

UNIT CODE
BSBOPS303

Organise schedules

UNIT CODE :
BSBOPS303

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage appointments and diaries for personnel within an organisation. It involves using manual and electronic diaries, schedules and other appointment systems.
UNIT NAME
Organise schedules

UNIT CODE
BSBOPS304

Deliver and monitor a service to customers

UNIT CODE :
BSBOPS304

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify customer needs, deliver and monitor customer service and identify improvements in the provision of customer service.
UNIT NAME
Deliver and monitor a service to customers

UNIT CODE
BSBPEF301

Organise personal work priorities

UNIT CODE :
BSBPEF301

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to organise personal work schedules, to monitor and obtain feedback on work performance and to maintain required levels of competence.
UNIT NAME
Organise personal work priorities

UNIT CODE
BSBTEC301

Design and produce business documents

UNIT CODE :
BSBTEC301

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and produce various business documents. It includes selecting and using a range of functions on a variety of computer applications. The unit applies to those who possess fundamental skills in computer operations. They may exercise discretion and judgement using appropriate theoretical knowledge of document design and production to provide technical advice and support to a team. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
UNIT NAME
Design and produce business documents

UNIT CODE
BSBTEC302

Design and produce spreadsheets

UNIT CODE :
BSBTEC302

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop spreadsheets through the use of spreadsheet applications.
UNIT NAME
Design and produce spreadsheets

UNIT CODE
BSBWRT311

Write simple documents

UNIT CODE :
BSBWRT311

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, draft and finalise a simple document.
UNIT NAME
Write simple documents

UNIT CODE
BSBXTW301

Work in a team

UNIT CODE :
BSBXTW301

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively as part of permanent or project based teams in a workplace within an industry.
UNIT NAME
Work in a team

Darling Downs and South West

Darling Downs and South West

UNIT CODE
BSBOPS304

Deliver and monitor a service to customers

UNIT CODE :
BSBOPS304

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify customer needs, deliver and monitor customer service and identify improvements in the provision of customer service.
UNIT NAME
Deliver and monitor a service to customers

UNIT CODE
BSBPEF301

Organise personal work priorities

UNIT CODE :
BSBPEF301

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to organise personal work schedules, to monitor and obtain feedback on work performance and to maintain required levels of competence.
UNIT NAME
Organise personal work priorities

UNIT CODE
BSBTEC201

Use business software applications

UNIT CODE :
BSBTEC201

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select and use software and organise electronic information and data.
UNIT NAME
Use business software applications

UNIT CODE
BSBTEC301

Design and produce business documents

UNIT CODE :
BSBTEC301

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and produce various business documents. It includes selecting and using a range of functions on a variety of computer applications. The unit applies to those who possess fundamental skills in computer operations. They may exercise discretion and judgement using appropriate theoretical knowledge of document design and production to provide technical advice and support to a team. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
UNIT NAME
Design and produce business documents

UNIT CODE
BSBTEC302

Design and produce spreadsheets

UNIT CODE :
BSBTEC302

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop spreadsheets through the use of spreadsheet applications.
UNIT NAME
Design and produce spreadsheets

UNIT CODE
BSBWRT311

Write simple documents

UNIT CODE :
BSBWRT311

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, draft and finalise a simple document.
UNIT NAME
Write simple documents

UNIT CODE
BSBXTW301

Work in a team

UNIT CODE :
BSBXTW301

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to work effectively as part of permanent or project based teams in a workplace within an industry.
UNIT NAME
Work in a team

North and Far North Queensland

North and Far North Queensland

UNIT CODE
BSBPEF301

Organise personal work priorities

UNIT CODE :
BSBPEF301

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to organise personal work schedules, to monitor and obtain feedback on work performance and to maintain required levels of competence.
UNIT NAME
Organise personal work priorities

UNIT CODE
BSBTEC201

Use business software applications

UNIT CODE :
BSBTEC201

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select and use software and organise electronic information and data.
UNIT NAME
Use business software applications

UNIT CODE
BSBTEC301

Design and produce business documents

UNIT CODE :
BSBTEC301

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and produce various business documents. It includes selecting and using a range of functions on a variety of computer applications. The unit applies to those who possess fundamental skills in computer operations. They may exercise discretion and judgement using appropriate theoretical knowledge of document design and production to provide technical advice and support to a team. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
UNIT NAME
Design and produce business documents

UNIT CODE
BSBTEC302

Design and produce spreadsheets

UNIT CODE :
BSBTEC302

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop spreadsheets through the use of spreadsheet applications.
UNIT NAME
Design and produce spreadsheets

UNIT CODE
BSBOPS303

Organise schedules

UNIT CODE :
BSBOPS303

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage appointments and diaries for personnel within an organisation. It involves using manual and electronic diaries, schedules and other appointment systems.
UNIT NAME
Organise schedules

UNIT CODE
BSBOPS304

Deliver and monitor a service to customers

UNIT CODE :
BSBOPS304

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify customer needs, deliver and monitor customer service and identify improvements in the provision of customer service.
UNIT NAME
Deliver and monitor a service to customers

UNIT CODE
BSBWRT311

Write simple documents

UNIT CODE :
BSBWRT311

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, draft and finalise a simple document.
UNIT NAME
Write simple documents

Online

Online

UNIT CODE
BSBTEC201

Use business software applications

UNIT CODE :
BSBTEC201

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select and use software and organise electronic information and data.
UNIT NAME
Use business software applications

UNIT CODE
BSBTEC301

Design and produce business documents

UNIT CODE :
BSBTEC301

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and produce various business documents. It includes selecting and using a range of functions on a variety of computer applications. The unit applies to those who possess fundamental skills in computer operations. They may exercise discretion and judgement using appropriate theoretical knowledge of document design and production to provide technical advice and support to a team. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
UNIT NAME
Design and produce business documents

UNIT CODE
BSBTEC302

Design and produce spreadsheets

UNIT CODE :
BSBTEC302

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop spreadsheets through the use of spreadsheet applications.
UNIT NAME
Design and produce spreadsheets

UNIT CODE
BSBOPS303

Organise schedules

UNIT CODE :
BSBOPS303

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage appointments and diaries for personnel within an organisation. It involves using manual and electronic diaries, schedules and other appointment systems.
UNIT NAME
Organise schedules

UNIT CODE
BSBOPS304

Deliver and monitor a service to customers

UNIT CODE :
BSBOPS304

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify customer needs, deliver and monitor customer service and identify improvements in the provision of customer service.
UNIT NAME
Deliver and monitor a service to customers

UNIT CODE
BSBPEF301

Organise personal work priorities

UNIT CODE :
BSBPEF301

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to organise personal work schedules, to monitor and obtain feedback on work performance and to maintain required levels of competence.
UNIT NAME
Organise personal work priorities

UNIT CODE
BSBWRT311

Write simple documents

UNIT CODE :
BSBWRT311

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, draft and finalise a simple document.
UNIT NAME
Write simple documents

Online Virtual Classroom: Technology Cluster

Online Virtual Classroom: Technology Cluster

UNIT CODE
BSBTEC301

Design and produce business documents

UNIT CODE :
BSBTEC301

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and produce various business documents. It includes selecting and using a range of functions on a variety of computer applications. The unit applies to those who possess fundamental skills in computer operations. They may exercise discretion and judgement using appropriate theoretical knowledge of document design and production to provide technical advice and support to a team. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
UNIT NAME
Design and produce business documents

UNIT CODE
BSBTEC302

Design and produce spreadsheets

UNIT CODE :
BSBTEC302

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop spreadsheets through the use of spreadsheet applications.
UNIT NAME
Design and produce spreadsheets

UNIT CODE
BSBPEF301

Organise personal work priorities

UNIT CODE :
BSBPEF301

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to organise personal work schedules, to monitor and obtain feedback on work performance and to maintain required levels of competence.
UNIT NAME
Organise personal work priorities

Online Virtual Classroom: Business Administration Cluster

Online Virtual Classroom: Business Administration Cluster

UNIT CODE
BSBFIN301

Process financial transactions

UNIT CODE :
BSBFIN301

Unit description :
This unit describes skills and knowledge required to prepare, process and maintain financial transactions and to reconcile outstanding accounts.
UNIT NAME
Process financial transactions

UNIT CODE
BSBFIN302

Maintain financial records

UNIT CODE :
BSBFIN302

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to maintain daily financial records such as reconciling systems for debtors and creditors, preparing and maintaining a general ledger and trial balance. It also includes activities associated with monitoring cash control for accounting purposes.
UNIT NAME
Maintain financial records

UNIT CODE
BSBHRM416

Process payroll

UNIT CODE :
BSBHRM416

Unit description :
This unit describes skills and knowledge required to process payroll from provided data using manual and computerised payroll systems.
UNIT NAME
Process payroll

UNIT CODE
BSBOPS303

Organise schedules

UNIT CODE :
BSBOPS303

Unit description :
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage appointments and diaries for personnel within an organisation. It involves using manual and electronic diaries, schedules and other appointment systems.
UNIT NAME
Organise schedules

Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.

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CAMPUS	START DATES	DURATION	WORKLOAD	STUDY MODE	WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Roma	04 Oct 2022	up to 9 months	Part time 2 days per week	Mixed mode	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $330 Subsidised: $330 Full fee: $3,705 Apply
Toowoomba	04 Oct 2022	up to 9 months	Full time 2.5 days per week	Mixed mode	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $330 Subsidised: $330 Full fee: $3,705 Apply
Roma	23 Jan 2023	up to 9 months	Part time 2 days per week	Mixed mode	Concession: $330 Subsidised: $330 Full fee: $3,705 Apply

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10 Oct 2022	up to 8 months	Online Virtual Classroom: Full-time 3 days per week Monday,Tuesday,Thursday	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $745 Subsidised: $745 Full fee: $2,990 Apply
17 Oct 2022	12 weeks per intake. Average course up to 24 months.	up to 2 units per intake	Concession: $660 Subsidised: $660 Full fee: $3,705 Apply
28 Nov 2022	12 weeks per intake. Average course duration up to 24 months.	up to 2 units per intake	Concession: $660 Subsidised: $660 Full fee: $3,705 Apply
16 Jan 2023	up to 8 months	Online Virtual Classroom: Full-time 3 days per week Monday,Tuesday,Thursday	Concession: $745 Subsidised: $745 Full fee: $2,990 Apply

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Roma	04 Oct 2022	up to 9 months	Part time 2 days per week	Mixed mode	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $330 Subsidised: $330 Full fee: $3,705 Apply
Toowoomba	04 Oct 2022	up to 9 months	Full time 2.5 days per week	Mixed mode	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $330 Subsidised: $330 Full fee: $3,705 Apply
Roma	23 Jan 2023	up to 9 months	Part time 2 days per week	Mixed mode	Concession: $330 Subsidised: $330 Full fee: $3,705 Apply

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10 Oct 2022	up to 8 months	Online Virtual Classroom: Full-time 3 days per week Monday,Tuesday,Thursday	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $745 Subsidised: $745 Full fee: $2,990 Apply
17 Oct 2022	12 weeks per intake. Average course up to 24 months.	up to 2 units per intake	Concession: $660 Subsidised: $660 Full fee: $3,705 Apply
28 Nov 2022	12 weeks per intake. Average course duration up to 24 months.	up to 2 units per intake	Concession: $660 Subsidised: $660 Full fee: $3,705 Apply
16 Jan 2023	up to 8 months	Online Virtual Classroom: Full-time 3 days per week Monday,Tuesday,Thursday	Concession: $745 Subsidised: $745 Full fee: $2,990 Apply

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Toowoomba	04 Oct 2022	up to 9 months	Full time 2.5 days per week	Mixed mode	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $330 Subsidised: $330 Full fee: $3,705 Apply
Roma	23 Jan 2023	up to 9 months	Part time 2 days per week	Mixed mode	Concession: $330 Subsidised: $330 Full fee: $3,705 Apply

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10 Oct 2022	up to 8 months	Online Virtual Classroom: Full-time 3 days per week Monday,Tuesday,Thursday	JobTrainer: $0 Concession: $745 Subsidised: $745 Full fee: $2,990 Apply
17 Oct 2022	12 weeks per intake. Average course up to 24 months.	up to 2 units per intake	Concession: $660 Subsidised: $660 Full fee: $3,705 Apply
28 Nov 2022	12 weeks per intake. Average course duration up to 24 months.	up to 2 units per intake	Concession: $660 Subsidised: $660 Full fee: $3,705 Apply
16 Jan 2023	up to 8 months	Online Virtual Classroom: Full-time 3 days per week Monday,Tuesday,Thursday	Concession: $745 Subsidised: $745 Full fee: $2,990 Apply

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CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP	DELIVERY MODE
Roma	Traineeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE

CAMPUS	APPRENTICESHIP/TRAINEESHIP	DELIVERY MODE
Bundaberg	Traineeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
Gympie	Traineeship	WORKPLACE	DROP IN DAYS	BLOCK TRAINING	DAY RELEASE	MOBILE VAN	MIXED MODE
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Certificate III in Business (BSB30120)

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Certificate III in Business

COURSE CODE: BSB30120

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Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

Domestic students
While there are no entry requirements for this course, TAFE Queensland requires you to have a good knowledge of computer basics and a sound achievement in Year 10 Maths, and English is desirable.

All age applicants are welcome.

International students
The following selection criteria requirements apply only to International students:

You must be at least 18 years of age to enter into this course;
English Language Proficiency: Academic IELTS 5.5 (no individual band less than 5.0) or ISLPR 2+ on all skills or other - For a list of all English Language test accepted by TAFE Queensland International; and
Academic Requirements: Completion of Year 10 (or equivalent). Non school-leavers must have relevant work experience or qualification that indicates likely success of course completion. For more information on the international education achievement levels equivalent to Year 10 and 12.
International students who are under 18 years of age and are applying for a student visa are required by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs to have adequate welfare arrangements in place. TAFE Queensland has entered an agreement with Union Institute of Language (UIL) to facilitate the provision of the welfare services (fees apply).

Resources required

Students are required to access and use technology to complete the learning and assessment activities and resources within this program. This can be through their own device and internet connection, or through TAFE campus locations closest to your home location.

To get the best education experience, your computer/device will need to meet the following minimum requirements:

device running Windows 10 or later (or MacOS 11 or later)
access to a webcam and headset with microphone
access to an up-to-date version of Google Chrome
access to a reliable high-speed broadband internet connection
Office 365 for students is now available. Learn more >

Need to know

When studying online it is strongly recommended students follow the order of study and enrol in no more than two units per intake or the units required to complete one cluster/stage, unless otherwise advised.

Assessment Methods

Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

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Course Disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.

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