BSB51107 Diploma of Management


Course Outline
The Diploma of Management is aimed at frontline and middle managers who want to further develop their management skills.  The individual should have considerable experience in their respective vocational area coupled with experience in a managerial role.

Course Structure
The BSB51107 Diploma of Management consists of 8 units of competency: 5 compulsory units and 3 elective units.  Individuals are able to select the core and elective units of competency from a list provided so the learning reflects the work role and required duties.

The units cover topics such as:
  • People Management
  • Ensuring team effectiveness
  • Managing operational plans
  • Managing workplace safety
  • Facilitating continuous improvement
  • Managing innovation and change
  • Financial management
  • Managing budgets
  • Risk management
  • Project management
  • Personal work priorities and professional development
  • Information and knowledge management
  • Manage people performance
Delivery Options
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The Diploma of Management is delivered using a combination of workshops and individual coaching sessions. 

The workshops are scheduled one day per month and cover one unit of competency.  Other than the workshops for the compulsory units, individuals have the flexibility to choose the workshops they wish to attend to build up their qualification.

Each individual will access to one-on-one managerial coaching sessions to support their learning.  These sessions will be arranged through the program coordinator and be held at the individual’s workplace.

Assessment 

Assessment for this qualification are structured so the individual can demonstrate the application of the key knowledge and skills for the units of competency in their work role. Assessments consist of:
·          Written and Reflective Activities
·          Manager Testimonials
·          Workplace Project
 
For individuals who have worked in the industry for some time and have the requisite skills and knowledge may apply for Recognition Assessment.

Course Duration
It is anticipated this course will take 12 months to complete all the workshops and assessment tasks. The program may be completed sooner depending on experience and recognition assessment. The maximum duration is 18 months

Career Pathways




Selection Criteria
For this qualification people must be in a role where they can demonstrate responsibility for managing a team and/or business unit performance. They should be self-directed, and autonomous and working under broad guidance

Outcomes
The course aims to 
  • Develop the specified range of competencies required for Managers
  • Demonstrate application of competencies through workplace samples
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement processes of their organisation through workplace projects
  • Assess needs and engage in ongoing professional development
  • Take responsibility for managing self and team to meet challenges of the workplace
  • Forge a management career pathways
Course Fees
Full Fee Paying
 
Course fee is $1750.00 per person (GST exempt). A range of flexible payment options are available.
 
Government Subsidised Places
 
Tuition fee of $850.00 per person (GST exempt) – payment in full to be made on enrolment
 
To be eligible for a Government subsidised place, applicants must be:
1.       An Australian citizen or holder of a permanent visa; or a holder of a Special Category Visa (sub-class 444); or East Timorese asylum seeker; or a holder of a Temporary Protection Visa; AND
2.       Aged under 20 years of age on 1 January in the year of course commencement; OR
3.       Aged 20 - 25 years on 1 January in the year the course commences, and you do not hold a prior qualification at the Certificate IV level or higher; OR
4.       Aged 25 years or over on 1 January in the year of the course commences and you are a retrenched worker seeking a qualification higher than the highest qualification held.

* This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government Funding for eligible candidates.

For further information and enrolment details
Contact:    Mercy Health Training Institute
                (03) 8458 4997
                mhti@mercy.com.au