Build practical capability in leadership and management.
The Diploma of Leadership and Management reflects the work of people who apply practical skills, knowledge and experience to leadership and management responsibilities.
Learners develop initiative and judgement in planning, organising, implementing and monitoring their own workload and the work of others.
The program also builds the communication and analytical capability needed to support teams, manage risk and respond to unpredictable operational problems.
From technical knowledge to practical application.
Influential leadership
Communicate with purpose, build effective workplace relationships and use emotional intelligence when leading individuals and teams.
Operational management
Plan and monitor business operations, manage risk and organise meetings and priorities to support reliable delivery.
Team capability
Develop critical thinking in others, manage team effectiveness and facilitate practical continuous improvement.
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.
- Prepare and communicate business operational plans
- Lead meetings, team activities and workplace consultations
- Assess business risks and recommend practical treatments
- Coach critical thinking and continuous improvement in teams
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BSBCMM511 | Communicate with influence | Core |
| BSBCRT511 | Develop critical thinking in others | Core |
| BSBLDR523 | Lead and manage effective workplace relationships | Core |
| BSBOPS502 | Manage business operational plans | Core |
| BSBPEF502 | Develop and use emotional intelligence | Core |
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness | Core |
| BSBOPS504 | Manage business risk | Elective |
| BSBPEF501 | Manage personal and professional development | Elective |
| BSBSTR502 | Facilitate continuous improvement | Elective |
| BSBTWK503 | Manage meetings | Elective |
| BSBPEF402 | Develop personal work priorities | Elective |
| BSBWRT411 | Write complex documents | Elective |
Know the requirements around the qualification.
The qualification applies across a range of enterprise and industry contexts.
No occupational licensing, certification or specific legislative requirement applies at the time of publication.
Credit Transfer or RPL may affect an individual student's unit plan and course duration.
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.
- Leadership and management roles across varied industries
- Operations, team or departmental management opportunities
- Further study such as the BSB60420 Advanced 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.