BSB50420
Diploma of Leadership and Management

Home
Courses
Diploma of Leadership and Management

The fee you pay at TasTAFE will depend on the course you choose and may vary depending on the level of government subsidy available, the cost of delivery, any previous study you have undertaken and/or your personal circumstances.

Our fee estimator will give you an indication of the type of fee you might expect to pay, but is intended as a guide only and doesn’t include other costs associated with your course. Please contact us on 1300 655 307 to confirm your fee.

Are you an Australian citizen, a Permanent resident or a New Zealand citizen?

Back to Business & ICT

Course overview

Back to Business & ICT

Locations

Online
Online

Attendance options

Part-time

Study type

Apprentices/Trainees
Online

2025 Tuition fees

Subsidised $ 5,970.00
Commercial $ 12,557.00

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

Submit an enquiry

Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Unlock your leadership potential! Gain skills in leadership and management and take your career to the next level!

Are you a current or aspiring leader? Accelerate your path to success across a broad range of industries with crucial leadership and management skills!

This qualification is ideal if you have considerable experience in your industry and you want to gain the skills and expertise needed to develop as an effective leader and manager. In this course, you will explore the critical capabilities of an effective leader and develop your skills to establish effective workplace relationships, lead team cohesiveness, manage quality customer service and improve your emotional intelligence.

You’ll also learn how to manage operational, budget and financial plans, support the recruitment, selection and induction of staff, manage risk and ensure a safe workplace. This course also covers forecasting international markets and building global business networks.

This qualification would particularly benefit supervisors or middle managers responsible for a team of people, as well as those who participate in operational planning and change management.

On successful completion of this course, you will be able to apply the knowledge, practical skills and experience in leadership and management across a range of business and industry contexts.

Are you a current or aspiring leader? Accelerate your path to success across a broad range of industries with crucial leadership and management skills!

This qualification would particularly benefit supervisors or middle managers responsible for a team of people, as well as those who participate in operational planning and change management.

On successful completion of this course, you will be able to apply the knowledge, practical skills and experience in leadership and management across a range of business and industry contexts.

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
Online
Online	5 Feb 2025 - 4 Dec 2026	Part-time Learners will attend webinars and online discussions. Plan for 8-20 hours study per week. Individuals are to attend scheduled online meetings as part of their assessments. Online study support sessions are available (dates and times TBA)	Online	Apply now

Entry

As part of the application process, and before being offered a place in the course, a member of our Team will contact you to discuss if this course aligns with your goals and aspirations, and to ensure that you are fully informed and understand the course requirements.

Academic requirements

To meet academic requirements for Diploma or Advanced Diploma courses, you need to successfully complete any TasTAFE course entry procedures and you also need to:

Have completed year 12 and provide TasTAFE with a copy of your Australian Senior Secondary Certificate of Education awarded to you by an agency or authority of a State or Territory; OR,

Provide TasTAFE with a copy of a qualification at Level 4 or above in the Australian Qualifications Framework that was awarded to you. This qualification must have been delivered in English; OR,

Complete an approved language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment and display competence at or above Exit Level 3 in the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) in both literacy and numeracy.

Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For this course, you will need to pay for the following items:

A learning resource fee of $228 applies to this course.

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

Desirable skills & attributes

The following skills and attributes will be useful to students studying this course:

While there are no pre-requisites, it is preferred that students have at least one of the following:
BSB40812 Certificate IV in Frontline management,
BSB42015 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management or other relevant qualifications
Vocational experience in business, leadership or management capacity.
Successful participation in this course requires students to have a range of skills, including using active listening and questioning to seek information and confirm understanding.

What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as: pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a BSB50420 - Diploma of Leadership and Management.

Below is a list of all core and elective units that TasTAFE offers in this course. The selection of units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend and the qualification packaging rules. For further information refer to training.gov.au.

Core units
BSBCMM511	Communicate with influence
BSBCRT511	Develop critical thinking in others
BSBLDR523	Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
BSBOPS502	Manage business operational plans
BSBPEF502	Develop and use emotional intelligence
BSBTWK502	Manage team effectiveness

Elective units
BSBCMM412	Lead difficult conversations
BSBFIN501	Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBHRM415	Coordinate recruitment and onboarding
BSBOPS504	Manage business risk
BSBSTR502	Facilitate continuous improvement
BSBWHS521	Ensure a safe workplace for a work area

Career opportunities

Business Administration Managers
Team Leader
Supervisors
Managers
Project Managers

Save course

Share course

Career opportunities

Business Administration Managers
Team Leader
Supervisors
Managers
Project Managers

Save course

Share course

We’re here to help…

At TasTAFE, we understand that everyone's journey is different and sometimes you might need some extra support to achieve your study or career goals.

Whether you are at the very start of your training, returning to study after a long break, or looking to upskill in a specific area, we're here to help you to be successful in your chosen field of study, apprenticeship or traineeship.

Our student support services are available for all students, and aim to provide the support you need to make your learning experience just that little bit easier.

Find out more about what support is available

Core units
BSBCMM511	Communicate with influence
BSBCRT511	Develop critical thinking in others
BSBLDR523	Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
BSBOPS502	Manage business operational plans
BSBPEF502	Develop and use emotional intelligence
BSBTWK502	Manage team effectiveness

Elective units
BSBCMM412	Lead difficult conversations
BSBFIN501	Manage budgets and financial plans
BSBHRM415	Coordinate recruitment and onboarding
BSBHRM531	Coordinate health and wellness programs
BSBOPS504	Manage business risk
BSBSTR502	Facilitate continuous improvement
BSBWHS521	Ensure a safe workplace for a work area

RTO 60142. CRICOS 03041M.

BSB50420
Diploma of Leadership and Management

BSB50420
Diploma of Leadership and Management

Estimate my tuition fees

Course overview

Locations

Attendance options

Study type

2025 Tuition fees

Information Session

Locations, dates & times

Academic requirements

Career opportunities

Career opportunities

We’re here to help…

Course overview (International)

CRICOS: 104533F

Locations

Intake Dates

Course Duration

Study Load

Tuition Fees

English Language Requirements

International Programs Course Guide

Career opportunities

We’re here to help…

BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management

Course overview

Locations

Attendance options

Study type

2025 Tuition fees

Locations, dates & times

Career opportunities

Career opportunities

We’re here to help…

Course overview (International)

CRICOS: 104533F

Locations

Intake Dates

Course Duration

Study Load

Tuition Fees

English Language Requirements

International Programs Course Guide

Career opportunities

We’re here to help…

BSB50420
Diploma of Leadership and Management