Enhance your opportunities and gain the practical skills to succeed in an office or business environment. This course is perfect for people looking to work as an administration officer or office assistant.
BSB30115 Certificate III in Business
Subsidised | $650 |
Concession | $650 |
Full fee | $3,060 |
Establish yourself in business with this entry-level course. This qualification will give you the practical skills you need to succeed in a wide range of business related roles.
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 opening expected over the next five years, ensuring strong job outcomes for graduates.
This course will give you a sound basis in Workplace Health and Safety, and offers various streams of practical skills including maintaining business resources, operational plan support, contributions to team effectiveness, purchase of goods and services, and customer complaints. You will be led by industry professionals who will guide you through your course and enable you to successfully reach your goals.
Successful completion of this course gives you the skills to seek entry-level employment in a wide range of roles. You will also be perfectly placed for further study at a diploma level or above.
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 >
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.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 11 elective units from the list below.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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BSBWHS302Apply knowledge of WHS legislation in the workplaceUnit code: BSBWHS302 Unit description: This unit describes the, skills and knowledge required to understand and comply with work health and safety (WHS) Acts, regulations and codes of practice in the workplace. |
Apply knowledge of WHS legislation in the workplace |
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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BSBWOR301Organise personal work priorities and developmentUnit code: BSBWOR301 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to organise own work schedules, to monitor and obtain feedback on work performance and to maintain required levels of competence. |
Organise personal work priorities and development | |
BSBADM307Organise schedulesUnit code: BSBADM307 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage appointments and diaries for personnel within an organisation, using manual and electronic diaries, schedules and other appointment systems. |
Organise schedules | |
BSBITU312Create electronic presentationsUnit code: BSBITU312 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and produce electronic slide presentations using various applications and platforms. |
Create electronic presentations | |
BSBCUS301Deliver and monitor a service to customersUnit code: BSBCUS301 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. |
Deliver and monitor a service to customers | |
BSBITU211Produce digital text documentsUnit code: BSBITU211 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to digitally produce word documents in a workplace context. It applies to individuals who perform a range of routine tasks in the workplace, using a limited range of practical skills and fundamental knowledge of word processing software/applications in a defined context, under direct supervision or with limited individual responsibility. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Produce digital text documents | |
BSBITU314Design and produce spreadsheetsUnit code: BSBITU314 |
Design and produce spreadsheets | |
BSBDIV301Work effectively with diversityUnit code: BSBDIV301 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise and interact productively with diversity in the workplace. It covers sensitive responses to, and interactions with, all manner of diversity that might be encountered during the course of work. |
Work effectively with diversity | |
BSBITU313Design and produce digital text documentsUnit code: BSBITU313 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to digitally design and develop text-based documents using advanced features of word processing applications/platforms. |
Design and produce digital text documents | |
BSBITU309Produce desktop published documentsUnit code: BSBITU309 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and produce desktop published documents. |
Produce desktop published documents | |
BSBWRT301Write simple documentsUnit code: BSBWRT301 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, draft and finalise a basic document. |
Write simple documents | |
BSBITU306Design and produce business documentsUnit code: BSBITU306 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and produce various business documents and publications. It includes selecting and using a range of functions on a variety of computer applications. |
Design and produce business documents |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study. Direct your own learning with all your study materials online, allowing you to manage your own workload and fit your studies around your lifestyle. Access your learning space 24 hours a day, seven days a week and be supported by high-quality educators who are devoted to your outcomes. Learn more
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18 January 2021 | 12 weeks per intake. Average course duration 12 months | up to 2 units per intake | Full fee: $3,060 Subsidised: $650 Concession: $650 |
01 March 2021 | 12 weeks per intake. Average course duration 12 months | up to 2 units per intake | Full fee: $3,060 Subsidised: $650 Concession: $650 |
19 April 2021 | 12 weeks per intake. Average course duration 12 months | up to 2 units per intake | Full fee: $3,060 Subsidised: $650 Concession: $650 |
For most online courses study is structured into fixed intakes that have set durations of 12 weeks from the study commencement date. You will be able to access your learning materials from the first day of the study period. You must be enrolled to be able to access your learning materials. To ensure you can manage your study load, we recommend limiting your workload to no more than 2 units of competency per intake or the units required to complete a cluster/stage.
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.
Learn more about university pathwaysNo matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what's right for you, get in touch. We're here to help.
This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
There are no formal entry requirements for this course.
Domestic Students
A good knowledge of computer basics with 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:
Students should be a minimum of 18 years of age. Student visa applicants under the age of 18 will be accepted where they demonstrate that they will be accompanied by a parent, legal custodian or a suitable relative who is aged 21 or over. This arrangement requires the approval of the Department of Home Affairs. For more information visit Department of Home Affairs - Welfare Requirements for Student Visa Applicants under 18.
Students will need to provide a USB and stationery.
It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.
When studying online it is strongly recommended students follow the preferred order of study and enrol in no more than two units per intake or the units required to complete a cluster/stage, unless otherwise advised.
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.
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