Certificate III In Business

Gain the business skills you need for a career in this field

This course is only offered as a traineeship at your workplace. If you wish to study Business, Business Administration or Medical Administration on campus, please apply for Chisholm's Certificate IV in Business (BSB40215)

This course will assist you to develop practical skills for employment in general administration and office support roles. When you complete the Certificate III in Business as a traineeship, you’ll know how to process payroll, word processed documents and spreadsheets, write simple documents, provide customer service, organise schedules, and create electronic presentations.

Course code: BSB30115
On campus: In your workplace
Online: Not available Online
International: Not available for International students
Length: Full Time, 1 year.
Commencing: Ongoing at your workplace

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Experienced teachers, who are experts in the field, will guide you through the program, which involves a combination of theory and practice. This nationally recognised qualification may lead to employment in roles such as administration officer, secretary, receptionist or accounts clerk. You can also learn advanced office skills simultaneously by enrolling in selected units from the Certificate IV in Business. We offer flexible and supportive study options to fit in with your work or lifestyle.

Once complete, this qualification will provide a guaranteed pathway into Chisholm’s Certificate IV in Business, then the Diploma of Business Administration. You’ll also be able to gain credit for your studies if you choose to undertake a Bachelor of Business in the future.

Chisholm TAFE is the largest provider of tertiary and vocational education in Melbourne's south east. You'll enjoy studying at Chisholm with state-of-the-art facilities, professional training and support. So why wait? Enquire now.

Sample study units

Unit code	Unit Description
BSBWHS302	Apply knowledge of WHS legislation in the workplace
BSBITU301	Create and use databases
BSBITU302	Create electronic presentations
BSBCUS301	Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBITU306	Design and produce business documents
BSBITU303	Design and produce text documents
BSBITU307	Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy
BSBWOR301	Organise personal work priorities and development
BSBITU201	Produce simple word processed documents
BSBITU304	Produce spreadsheets
BSBDIV301	Work effectively with diversity
BSBWRT301	Write simple documents

Career pathways

Nationally recognised training	Certificate III In Business	Certificate IV In Business	Diploma Of Business
Possible job outcome	receptionist customer service officer accounts clerk data entry administrator secretary administration officer	personal/executive assistant client administrator medical administrative support medical secretary office trainer administration coordinator medical receptionist	business development manager human resources manager sales manager project manager marketing officer

Skills recognition

Did you know that your current skills, knowledge and experience can help you get a qualification.

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Admission requirements

Good written and verbal communication skills

Fees

Fees
Fees and charges	Concession card holder or dependant	Government subsidised	Full-fee-paying student
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$308.00	$1540.00	$5390.00
Materials fee (GST inc)	$200.00	$200.00	$200.00
Student Services and Amenities fee (GST inc and payable each calendar year)	$75.00	$175.00	$175.00
Ancillary fee (payable each calendar year)	$25.00	$25.00	$25.00
Total	$608.00	$1940.00	$5790.00

*The student tuition fees as published are subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Material fees are also subject to change given individual circumstances. Find out about help with fees.

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Payment plans

At Chisholm, you can spread your tuition costs over the year by making part payments via direct debit on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis. Payment plans are available for local students enrolling in certificate level courses only. Read more about payment plans.

Scholarships

Annual scholarships may be available to eligible students suffering financial hardship through the Caroline Chisholm Education Foundation. Find our more about the scholarships, which to date have supported more than 150 students with grants ranging from a few hundred dollars to a few thousand, depending on circumstance and the area of study.

Government-subsidised training

Check here to see if you are eligible for government-subsidised training. Training to eligible students is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth funding.