• The scheduled duration for this course is 78 weeks. This include 60 weeks term time and 18 weeks holiday breaks.
• The delivery hours for this course are as follows:
  • Face to face classes with assessment –
  • 60 weeks x 20 hours per week = 1,200 hours
  • Directed Reading, Research & Assessment (Blended Learning) 240 hours
  • Training support Hours: 100 hours
  • Total course hours: 1,200+240+100 = 1,540 hrs
• Classes are scheduled 2.5 days per week or 5 nights per week.

*The duration and schedule will consider the need for students to fully gain and develop the skills and knowledge that the assessment will assess. Allowing for variations of some students due to specific learning needs and time for students to reflect on their learning and practice the skills and knowledge in a real or simulated workplace prior to presenting for assessment.

1. To gain entry to this course, students must have successfully completed year 12 or secondary studies in applicants home country equivalent to an Australian Year 11* or 12 qualification. (*Subject to the country Assessment Level) and course.
2. Applicants for this qualification must have a minimum English language proficiency of IELTS 5.5 (overall band) or an equivalent exam result recognised by the Australian Depart- ment of Home Affairs. Students complete Enrolment and Pre training review forms during the enrolment process.
3. Students’ knowledge, skills, experience and qualifications are assessed using the information provided and these forms.
4. On completion of the assessment Australian Institute of Professionals determines if the course is suitable for the client and addresses their learning needs. Students must be at least 18 years of age at course commencement.
5. Students must secure an appropriate visa that allows them to study in an Australian Registered Training Organisation prior to course commencement.

• A blended delivery mode is implemented including face to face training and independent study and assessment outside of scheduled classes.

• All face to face delivery of classes take place in the AIP campus at 42b Synnot Street Werribee Victoria Australia. Students do not travel between campuses for classes. Students are also required to undertake structured learning activities each week in their own time. Students will also be supported outside of face to face classes through e-mail and/or telephone.

• A delivery schedule is provided to each student pre course commencement. Students are provided with an orientation to the course to outline the learning and assessment processes, support services and other relevant information.

• The following delivery methodologies are implemented during face to face classes: Trainer presentations and demonstrations, individual tasks, case studies, research, role plays, practical demonstrations and group work. The context of the simulated workplace environment will be incorporated into delivery methodologies and students’ complete tasks to appropriate workplace standards.

• During independent study and assessment outside of class time students undertake a variety of structured learning and assessment activities. The learning activities includes a mixture of theoretical and practical tasks. Learning material includes sufficient information for the students to learn the topic, undertake practice activities and complete tasks.

• Students will be provided opportunities for formative assessment during delivery. Trainers provide feedback to students on areas for improvements to facilitate the development of appropriate knowledge and skills and prepare them for summative assessment.

• Each unit is assessed individually. Each unit contains two or more assessment tasks that are undertaken in class or in the student’s own time. All assessment activities will be conducted by AIP Assessors.

• Assessment methods include a combination of written tests, written assessments, presentations, demonstrations, projects, and practical demonstration of skills. A simulated work environment training facility is also used in places for assessment purposes.

• Students will be provided with opportunities for re-assessment if they fail to demonstrate competency during assessment tasks. In certain cases, students may be advised to re-enrol in further training before re attempting assessments.

• After each assessment, the student’s submission will be marked S – Satisfactory or U – Unsatisfactory and verbal and written feedback provided. Unit results are recorded as C – Competent and NYC – Not Yet Competent.

• Students will be permitted 3 attempts to demonstrate competency at each assessment. If they are still unable to demonstrate satisfactory competence at this point they must re-enrol and undertake the training again.

• Students will be informed of assessment processes and methodologies pre-enrolment and at orientation. Assessors will provide copies of the assessment tasks in accordance with the assessment schedule and discuss the assessment requirements with each student prior to them attempting each task.

• Assessments employ a variety of theoretical and practical tasks to assess student’s knowledge and skills in relation to the unit context. The context of the simulated workplace environment may be incorporated into assessment tools (where appropriate) and student’s complete tasks to workplace standards.

Monthly Intakes, Please contact AIP for more information

All students are provided with the opportunity to have their prior learning and experience assessed and gain recognition for this. Students who have successfully completed whole units of competency with an Australian Registered Training Organisation that are identical to any of those contained within this course can apply for Credit Transfer.

Upon successful completion of the 10 units of competency in this course, students will be issued a BSB60420 – Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management and a Record of results. If a student successfully completes some but not all of the units of competency in the course, they will be issued a Statement of Attainment indicating the units they have successfully completed.

Current

In order to achieve this qualification students must satisfactorily complete the following units of competency:

Core Units

BSBCRT611 – Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving
BSBLDR601 – Lead and manage organisational change
BSBLDR602 – Provide leadership across the organisation
BSBOPS601 – Develop and implement business plans
BSBSTR601 – Manage innovation and continuous improvement

Elective Units

BSBHRM614 – Contribute to strategic workforce planning
BSBMKG623 – Develop marketing plans
BSBWHS605 – Develop, implement and maintain WHS management systems
BSBSTR602 – Develop organisational strategies
BSBWHS605 – Manage personal and professional development