Certificate III in Business

The Certificate III in Business BSB30120 will equip you with the introductory skills and knowledge you need to start a career in the business sector. It will prepare you for a range of business services job roles that involve routine clerical, administrative or operational tasks that require technology and business skills.

You'll learn how to:

• design business documents
• create electronic presentations
• develop workplace communication and critical thinking skills.

This course will equip you with the skills needed to work across a range of different industries within the business sector.

Once you've completed the Certificate III in Business BSB30120, you'll be eligible for:

• junior level administrative positions
• entry level employment in a business-related role across a range of sectors.

The course structure comprises the following core and elective units. These electives have been selected based on industry needs, graduate pathways and/or student and teacher feedback.

To be awarded the BSB30120 Certificate III in Business, a student must successfully complete a total of thirteen (13) units of competency, comprising of:

• six (6) core units, and;
• seven (7) elective units, of which:

• two (2) elective units must be selected from Group A;
• one (1) elective unit must be selected from Group B; and
• for the remaining four (4) elective units:

- up to four (4) units may be selected from Group A - G

- if not listed, up to 3 units may be selected from a Certificate II, Certificate III or Certificate IV from this or any other currently endorsed Training Package qualification or accredited course.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.

You may be able to complete your qualification sooner through formal recognition of your existing skills. This is known as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

To receive RPL, we assess your previous work, education and life experiences against recognised qualifications. Applications for RPL can be made prior to enrolling.

Call us on 1300 TAFE VP (1300 823 387) to discuss RPL options with the course manager.