Certificate III In Business

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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 or Business Administration, 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.

Please note that, due to the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing requirements, to continue your learning journey, this program will be delivered remotely where possible.

Participants will be required to engage with learning material online and via video conferencing software rather than attend classes. Refer to our COVID-19 Online Service Standards for details of minimum technical requirements and support available. While it is expected that the course duration will remain unchanged, it may be necessary to extend the completion date if circumstances change. Chisholm will be monitoring the situation closely and inform of any changes if the duration of a course is extended.

If you have any queries on a course delivery please contact our student information centre on 1300 244 746 or enquiries@chisholm.edu.au.

Course code: BSB30115
On campus: Workplace
Online: Not available Online
International: Not available for International students
Length: Full Time, 1 year.
Start dates: 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.

Study units

Unit code	Unit Description
BSBWHS302	Apply knowledge of WHS legislation in the workplace
BSBCUS301	Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBWOR301	Organise personal work priorities and development
BSBDIV301	Work effectively with diversity
BSBWRT301	Write simple documents
BSBADM307	Organise schedules
BSBFLM312	Contribute to team effectiveness
BSBITU211	Produce digital text documents
BSBITU312	Create electronic presentations
BSBITU313	Design and produce digital text documents
BSBITU314	Design and produce spreadsheets
BSBWRK311	Develop self-awareness

Career pathways

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

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Admission requirements

Trainees must have a Registered Training Agreement with their employer

Fees

Fees
Indicative course fees
	Course fees for students eligible for Skills First funding		Full fee paying Fees for a student not eligible for Skills First funding or concession.
	Concession Fees for student eligible for Skills First funding and concession.	Non-concession Fees for a non-concession student eligible for Skills First funding.
Maximum full course tuition fee* (GST exempt)	$296.60	$1483.00	$4959.00

Total course materials and associated fees (GST inc)	$225.00	$225.00	$225.00
Student Services fee (GST inc and maximum payable each year)	$125	$250	$250
Payable	$646.60	$1958.00	$5434.00

*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. Please note: Fees will be subject to change if the course runs over two or more calendar years. You will also be required to pay the Student Services fee for each year of enrolment. The ancillary fee is now incorporated into the Student Services fee. 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.

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