Upgrade your career in business with this advanced qualification that will give you the skills to seek employment as a human resources manager or senior executive.
BSB61015 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
Upgrade your career in business with this advanced qualification. Management, HR and business are strong growth industries with attractive earning capacities. This course will give you the skills you need to seek employment in a leadership role in HR or as a senior executive.
According to the Australian Government's Job Outlook service, the number of people working as senior managers is expected to see stable future growth over the coming years. This large occupation is expected to create around 15,000 job openings over the next five years with opportunities available in manufacturing, health care, and public administration.
You will be mentored in how to develop and implement business and strategic plans, manage risk, establish and maintain strategic networks, and use innovation in business. Our highly experienced team of industry leaders will give you the one-on-one mentorship to succeed in your studies and beyond.
Successful completion of this course will give you the specialised skills to lead in HR or as a senior executive or managerial director. You will also gain the knowledge you need to undertake further studies in your field.
Your years of industry experience count for something. With our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), we can help fill the gaps in your knowledge to upgrade your qualifications faster.
If you complete a TAFE Queensland diploma you can take advantage of our diploma-to-degree pathway options. Get in the fast lane and jump straight into the second year of a related bachelor’s degree at some of Australia’s top universities. You’ll graduate with two qualifications in the same time it would normally take to complete one, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 8 elective units from the list below.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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BSBFIM601Manage financesUnit code: BSBFIM601 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake budgeting, financial forecasting and reporting and to allocate and manage resources to achieve the required outputs for the business unit. It includes contributing to financial bids and estimates, allocating funds, managing budgets and reporting on financial activity. |
Manage finances | |
BSBINN601Lead and manage organisational changeUnit code: BSBINN601 Unit description: This unit describes skills and knowledge required to determine strategic change requirements and opportunities; and to develop, implement and evaluate change management strategies. |
Lead and manage organisational change | |
BSBMGT605Provide leadership across the organisationUnit code: BSBMGT605 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate senior leadership behaviour and personal and professional competence. Business ethics are also addressed in this unit. |
Provide leadership across the organisation | |
BSBMGT617Develop and implement a business planUnit code: BSBMGT617 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to run a business operation and covers the steps required to develop and implement a business plan. |
Develop and implement a business plan |
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North and Far North Queensland | ||
BSBDIV601Develop and implement diversity policyUnit code: BSBDIV601 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research diversity and its importance to organisational activity and to draft, plan and implement diversity policy. |
Develop and implement diversity policy | |
BSBFIM601Manage financesUnit code: BSBFIM601 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake budgeting, financial forecasting and reporting and to allocate and manage resources to achieve the required outputs for the business unit. It includes contributing to financial bids and estimates, allocating funds, managing budgets and reporting on financial activity. |
Manage finances | |
BSBHRM602Manage human resources strategic planningUnit code: BSBHRM602 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and maintain a strategic approach to managing human resources in an organisation ensuring that the organisation has the structure and staff to meet current and foreseeable business and performance objectives. |
Manage human resources strategic planning | |
BSBMGT615Contribute to organisation developmentUnit code: BSBMGT615 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the creation of an organisation development plan which ensures that the organisation will become more effective over time in achieving its goals. |
Contribute to organisation development | |
BSBMGT616Develop and implement strategic plansUnit code: BSBMGT616 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish the strategic direction of the organisation, sustain competitive advantage and enhance competitiveness. |
Develop and implement strategic plans | |
BSBMKG609Develop a marketing planUnit code: BSBMKG609 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research, develop and present a marketing plan for an organisation. |
Develop a marketing plan | |
BSBRSK501Manage riskUnit code: BSBRSK501 Unit description: This unit describes skills and knowledge required to manage risks in a range of contexts across an organisation or for a specific business unit or area in any industry setting. |
Manage risk | |
BSBSUS501Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainabilityUnit code: BSBSUS501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement a workplace sustainability policy and to modify the policy to suit changed circumstances. |
Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability | |
Greater Brisbane | ||
BSBHRM602Manage human resources strategic planningUnit code: BSBHRM602 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop, implement and maintain a strategic approach to managing human resources in an organisation ensuring that the organisation has the structure and staff to meet current and foreseeable business and performance objectives. |
Manage human resources strategic planning | |
BSBMGT608Manage innovation and continuous improvementUnit code: BSBMGT608 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to sustain and develop an environment in which continuous improvement, innovation and learning are promoted and rewarded. |
Manage innovation and continuous improvement | |
BSBMGT615Contribute to organisation developmentUnit code: BSBMGT615 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the creation of an organisation development plan which ensures that the organisation will become more effective over time in achieving its goals. |
Contribute to organisation development | |
BSBMGT616Develop and implement strategic plansUnit code: BSBMGT616 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish the strategic direction of the organisation, sustain competitive advantage and enhance competitiveness. |
Develop and implement strategic plans | |
BSBMGT619Identify and implement business innovationUnit code: BSBMGT619 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse the market context and current business processes to identify and implement opportunities for innovation and reform in an organisation. |
Identify and implement business innovation | |
BSBMGT622Manage resourcesUnit code: BSBMGT622 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage resources in accordance with planned business strategies. It includes analysing resource requirements, developing resource plans, allocating resources, and reviewing and reporting on resource usage. |
Manage resources | |
BSBRSK501Manage riskUnit code: BSBRSK501 Unit description: This unit describes skills and knowledge required to manage risks in a range of contexts across an organisation or for a specific business unit or area in any industry setting. |
Manage risk | |
PSPGEN067Establish and maintain strategic networksUnit code: PSPGEN067 |
Establish and maintain strategic networks |
Note: For some courses, not all electives are available at all campuses.
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South Bank | 25 January 2021 | 6 months | Accelerated: Part time 2 nights per week Monday, Thursday |
Mixed mode | Full fee: $5,330 |
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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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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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International Students
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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.
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Please note that some units within this qualification may require one or more videos to be recorded and uploaded as a part of the assessment requirements.
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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 pathways