Certificate Ii In Business (bsb20101) :: Vocational :: Courses

Certificate II in Business (BSB20101)

These courses provide one year (2 semesters) of comprehensive training in a variety of business, office and client-oriented skills. Graduates are prepared for employment in a wide variety of career areas requiring marketing, sales, recruitment, employment, client interaction, computer applications, office technology, teamwork, accounting, and interpersonal relationships.

The courses provide nationally recognised competency-based training qualifications at standards set by industry (AQTF) through the Australian National Training Authority (ANTA).

Areas of Study

Information Technology; Bookkeeping; Communication; Desktop Publishing; Train Small Groups; Supervision/Leadership/Team Skills; The Christian, Ethics and the Workplace; Office Skills and Management Skills; Customer Relations; Customer Service Strategies; Sales; Human Resource Management; Marketing; Reception; International Computer Driver Licence (ICDL).

Duration

Certificate II—one semester full-time
Certificates III and IV—two semesters full-time

All three certificates are typically completed in one year (2 semesters) of study. Students may choose to complete Level III only or progress to Level IV. Embedded in this integrated program is the starting point Certificate II in Business (first semester).

Accreditation

The courses are accredited by the NSW Vocational Education Training and Accreditation Board (VETAB). Avondale is a Registered Training Organisation (RTO). This means the qualifications are recognised by industry throughout Australia, and credit can be transferred to and from other public and private education and training institutions. The courses are approved for Austudy/Abstudy/Youth Allowance purposes and approved as courses for overseas students.

Professional Recognition

The courses are recognised by the Australian Institute of Office Professionals (AIOP) and Australian Council of Independent Vocational Colleges (ACIVC) as approved courses. Students may apply to become student members of the AIOP.

Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirement is satisfactory completion of Year 10; however, completion of Year 12 is advised for entry to Certificate IV. Successful completion of Certificate II in Business allows entry to Certificate III in Business Administration or Certificate III in Business (Sales). Successful completion of Certificate III in Business Administration or Sales allows entry into any of the Certificate IV in Business awards.

Entry Requirements for Overseas Applicants

Applicants from other countries will have their qualifications assessed by the Admissions Office. Applicants from a country where English is not the first language must demonstrate proficiency in English in one of the following ways:

1. Provide documentary evidence that secondary schooling was conducted in an English medium, AND evidence of a satisfactory pass in English in a British O-level examination or local equivalent.
   
2. Obtain an overall IELTS score of 5.5 or better with no individual band score less than 5.5.
   

Overseas applicants are also required to satisfy Australian Government visa requirements.

Pathway to Degree Studies

Students successfully completing a Certificate IV in Business may be considered for admission to degree courses at Avondale, subject to the requirement that normally an equivalent number of years have been spent in education as would be required to complete Year 12 (Australia) or Year 13 (New Zealand).

Work Experience

As part of the course, all students are required to participate in at least one week of work experience during the mid-year vacation. The work experience coordinator assists in the organisation of this component.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Because neither the route nor the method of learning is considered in the assessment process, Avondale takes into account a range of prior learning experience, including experiences other than those accredited by other registered providers. Students who consider they already possess the skills and knowledge necessary to be deemed competent in any learning outcome may have the opportunity to have this substantiated through formal qualifications or testing/references.

An RPL may be available at the discretion of the Course Coordinator. Applications for RPL must be submitted not later than the completion of week four of the semester of entry. Applications should be made through the course coordinator.

International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL)

Avondale is an authorised testing centre for this internationally recognised qualification. Students are encouraged to participate in testing during semester 2. The following subject areas are covered:

• Basic concepts of information technology
  
• File management
  
• Word processing
  
• Spreadsheet
  
• Database
  
• Presentation packages
  
• Information and communication
  

Course Structure

Course Structure