Overview
With the Certificate IV in Business from BROWNS Professional you will learn the skills you need to kick-start your career in business. Obtain business skills and knowledge to take hold of the Australian employment market, understand how business functions work together, and unlock your skills to run an effect organisational environment.
Program Details
| Type | Certificate IV |
| Mode | On campus/online* |
| Length of standard course | 64 weeks (includes 48 weeks of term time and 16 holiday weeks) |
| Program code | BSB40215 |
| CRICOS code | 102607J |
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements
Completion of an Australian Year 11 qualification or equivalent
English requirements
- Completion of BROWNS English Language School EAP 3; OR
- Completion of BROWNS English Language School FCE; OR
- 10 weeks of BROWNS English Language School IELTS Exam Preparation; OR
- Completion of Intensive General English (Intermediate); OR
- Minimum IELTS overall score of 5.0 with minimum 5.0 in writing; OR
- TOEIC 600; OR
- TOEFL iBT of 35 with writing not less than 14; OR
- PTE (Academic) of 36
- BROWNS Online Placement Test (BOPT)
No previous experience or qualifications in business are required.
Program Commencement dates
| Start Date | End Date | Study Weeks | Breaks | Total Duration |
| 14th September 2020 | 3rd December 2021 |
48 weeks | 16 weeks | 64 weeks |
| 26th October 2020 | 14th January 2022 |
48 weeks | 16 weeks | 64 weeks |
| 4th January 2021 | 25th March 2022 |
48 weeks | 16 weeks | 64 weeks |
| 15th February 2021 | 6th May 2022 |
48 weeks | 16 weeks | 64 weeks |
| 26th April 2021 | 15th July 2022 |
48 weeks | 16 weeks | 64 weeks |
| 7th June 2021 | 26th August 2022 |
48 weeks | 16 weeks | 64 weeks |
| 16th August 2021 | 4th November 2022 |
48 weeks | 16 weeks | 64 weeks |
| 27th September 2021 | 16th December 2022 |
48 weeks | 16 weeks | 64 weeks |
| 29th November 2021 | 17th February 2023 |
48 weeks | 16 weeks | 64 weeks |
Locations
- Brisbane campus; OR
- Gold Coast campus; OR
- BROWNS Virtual (online)
Professional Outcomes
- Interact with team members, customers and business contacts
- Identify ways to contribute to strategic goals
- Organise business information effectively
- Organise resources and equipment
- Find, analyse and interpret data
- Resolve discrepancies and problems
Pathway Options
This program may be used to pathway into the Diploma of Business
Career opportunities
BROWNS Jobs Club provides opportunities to assist with careers such as:
- Accounts Clerk
- Office Administration Clerk
- Receptionist
- Customer Service Clerk
- Personal Assistant
Structure and Subjects
The Certificate IV in Business has the following units:
| Subject code | Subject name |
| BSBWHS401 | Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements |
| BSBCMM401 | Make a presentation *1 |
| BSBADM405 | Organise meetings *1 |
| BSBITU401 | Design and develop complex text documents |
| BSBWRT401 | Write complex documents |
| BSBPMG522 | Undertake project work |
| BSBRSK401 | Identify risk and apply risk management processes |
| BSBMKG414 | Undertake marketing activities |
| BSBMGT403 | Implement continuous improvement *2 |
| BSBCUS402 | Address customer needs *2 |
*Two units are delivered together over six weeks.
The organisation of course content is based on the following principles:
- A blend of core units and elective units that best fit students’ needs and the needs of the business environment.
- To provide students with the knowledge and skills required by the business environment.
- Ensure there is a balance of the key course elements (oral communication skills, written communication skills, industry relevant skills, interpersonal and intercultural skills) across each day and week of the course.
- Provide opportunities for learners to engage in research and observation tasks.
- Make use of authentic materials as much as possible.
Timetable
The timetable combines 14 hours a week of face-to-face in class study comprising of formal lectures, competency development workshops (CDW) and foundation skills workshops with 6 hours per week of online revision and assessment support (RAS). The online RAS includes exercises, discussion forums, formative assessments and resources to to provide additional academic learning skills and prepare students for formal summative assessments. Students are also able to access optional employability skills workshops (ESW) to assist in preparing for future careers and employment in Australia. Students should also allow 5 hours per week for independent self-revision and work on assessments.
| Time (AEST) | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday |
| 8:30 - 11:30 | Lecture |
CDW | RAS |
| 12:00 - 15:00 | Lecture |
CDW | |
| 15:15 - 16:15 | Foundation Skills |
Foundation Skills | ESW |
CDW - Competency Development Workshops
ESW - Employability Skills Workshops
RAS - Revision & Assessment Support (online)
*Sample timetable should be used as a guide only. May be subject to change without notice.