Build practical capability in leadership and management.
The Certificate IV in Leadership and Management reflects the role of developing and emerging leaders who take responsibility for their own performance while guiding and supporting others.
Students build practical capability in workplace communication, operational planning, team effectiveness and the analysis of information from a variety of sources.
The qualification is relevant across many enterprise and industry settings, supporting people preparing to coordinate work and contribute more confidently to team outcomes.
From technical knowledge to practical application.
Workplace leadership
Develop a credible leadership approach, support team members and contribute to productive, professional workplace relationships.
Plans and priorities
Coordinate operational activity, organise personal work priorities and monitor progress against agreed goals.
Communication and improvement
Apply workplace communication, critical thinking and continuous-improvement practices to familiar and unexpected challenges.
Training built around the work.
Apply knowledge through industry-relevant tasks.
TSC's course information describes practical, industry-relevant training supported by experienced trainers and assessors. Knowledge and practical competence must be demonstrated for each delivered unit.
- Lead team discussions and workplace communication activities
- Coordinate an operational plan and monitor team outputs
- Apply critical thinking to workplace scenarios
- Prepare complex workplace documents and improvement proposals
A complete schedule for this qualification.
The supplied TSC training strategy allocates 1200 scheduled course hours across 60 training weeks, plus 18 weeks of scheduled term breaks, for a total duration of 78 weeks.
Training and assessment
Coursework combines trainer-led technical learning with practical skill development. Assessment evidence is gathered against the requirements of each unit. TSC provides the current timetable, assessment plan and any practical-location details during the admission and orientation process.
Every unit in TSC's supplied delivery schedule.
The core and elective units below come directly from TSC's supplied training strategy. Unit order and calendar dates may be adjusted for a future intake without changing the qualification requirements.
| Code | Unit title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BSBLDR411 | Demonstrate leadership in the workplace | Core |
| BSBLDR413 | Lead effective workplace relationships | Core |
| BSBOPS402 | Coordinate business operational plans | Core |
| BSBXCM401 | Apply communication strategies in the workplace | Core |
| BSBXTW401 | Lead and facilitate a team | Core |
| BSBCRT411 | Apply critical thinking to work practices | Elective |
| BSBLDR414 | Lead team effectiveness | Elective |
| BSBPEF402 | Develop personal work priorities | Elective |
| BSBSTR502 | Facilitate continuous improvement | Elective |
| BSBPEF502 | Develop and use emotional intelligence | Elective |
| BSBWRT411 | Write complex documents | Elective |
| BSBPEF501 | Manage personal and professional development | Elective |
Know the requirements around the qualification.
The qualification is designed for developing leaders and managers across a range of industries.
No occupational licensing or certification requirement applies to this qualification at the time of publication.
TSC's supplied program combines classroom learning, structured self-study and assessment activities.
Admission is based on the TSC course booklet.
Applicants must satisfy TSC's provider entry criteria even where the national qualification itself lists no formal entry requirements.
Accepted English alternatives include five years of education in an English-speaking country, at least six months of a Certificate IV course at an Australian RTO, a successful English Placement Test, or equivalent PTE/TOEFL results. For Certificate III courses, the booklet also lists CPCCWHS1001 under its academic requirement.
Read every entry requirementWhere this qualification can lead.
Completion can support students to pursue relevant employment and continue developing through supervised workplace experience, specialist skills or further study. A qualification does not by itself guarantee employment, licensing or registration.
- Team leader, coordinator or supervisor opportunities
- Emerging management roles across varied industries
- Further study such as the BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management
Bring existing experience into the conversation.
Course credit, Credit Transfer and RPL
Students may ask TSC about Credit Transfer for equivalent completed units or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) based on relevant skills and experience. Evidence and assessment requirements apply, and the outcome can affect the individual training plan.
Equipment, materials and learning resources
The published material fee is listed on this page. Before enrolment, ask TSC for the current list of required personal equipment, protective clothing, technology and any items supplied by the college.