Certificate III in Business

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Program
1 Year (Teach out Year Two Only)
Code
BSB30120
Assessment
Scored

Provides second year business students with the opportunity to develop a broad range of practical workplace skills and business knowledge applicable across a variety of industries. Students focus on communication, customer service, administration and organisational skills while developing confidence and professionalism in workplace environments.

Students will build practical skills in workplace communication, customer service delivery, business document production, information management and inclusive workplace practices. The course develops both independent work skills and teamwork capabilities relevant to modern business environments.

Aims

  • Provides participants with the knowledge and skills to achieve competencies that will enhance their employment prospects within business and administration industries.
  • Gives students an introductory overview of workplace communication, customer service and business administration practices.
  • Provides a strong base for future business, administration, commerce and management related studies and career pathways.

Further Studies in the Field

Students develop a broad range of skills in business communication, administration, leadership, workplace practices and information technology relevant to a range of industries and workplaces.

Possible Pathways for Further Study

Students will gain foundation knowledge and practical skills that may support pathways into further study and higher qualifications, including:

  • Certificate IV in Human Resource Management
  • Diploma of Business
  • Bachelor of Business
  • Bachelor of Commerce

Career Pathway

These are potential careers you can pursue through further study at university or TAFE, or by entering the workforce directly.

Careers in Business

Office AdministratorCustomer Service AssistantExecutive AssistantBusiness AdministratorHuman Resources Assistant or ManagerCustomer Service RepresentativeAssistant Records ManagerEvent CoordinatorAdministration Assistant

Assessment

Students wishing to receive an ATAR contribution for the VCE VET program Unit 3 & 4 sequence must undertake scored assessment for the purpose of achieving a study score. This study score can contribute directly to the ATAR, either as one of the student's best four studies (the primary four) or as a fifth or sixth study increment.

Additional VCE VET Information

VCE VET is based on applied learning, combining theory with practical experience relevant to real workplaces. Students develop industry-specific skills that prepare them to be job-ready from day one.

Key Course Information

  • Students must successfully complete Year One of the certificate before progressing to Year Two.
  • Classes may be scheduled outside normal school hours and may include offsite practical assessments and/or industry-based activities. 
  • Some courses require students to purchase and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for practical classes. Students who do not attend in the correct PPE may be removed from class due to workplace safety requirements. 
  • Students are required to bring a fully charged laptop to every VET class. 
  • Students enrolled in a VCE VET program must successfully complete the LLN (Literacy and Numeracy) assessment to participate in the course. 
  • Successful completion of all units of competency is required to achieve the full certificate qualification. 
  • Students must successfully complete all Year One units before progressing to the second year of the program.

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