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BSB30120

Certificate III in Business

Study Method
Online
Provider
Open Colleges
Recognition
Nationally Recognised Training
Start Date
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  • This is NOT a FREE TAFE course, government funding is NOT available. Payment plan options are available.
  • Only Australian Citizens and Residents can apply for this course. Limited visa holders can be accepted pending a VEVO check. This provider is not CRICOS registered and cannot accept Subclass 500 visa holders

Course Overview

Get the skills, knowledge and practical experience you need to start a career in the Business sector, with Open Colleges’ BSB30120 Certificate III in Business.

Gain a strong set of practical office skills that are valued by employers, which you can put to work immediately in a large variety of roles and businesses. Also gain an edge over the competition by obtaining a formal qualification in business that is nationally recognised.

Studying with Open Colleges is fully flexible. You don’t have to give up your job or sacrifice your lifestyle to study. You simply login to the online campus to access all your learning materials, whenever and wherever you like, and make your way through the course at a pace that suits you.

You will be supported through your studies by a team of experienced trainers and assessors, who are there to answer any questions you have and provide feedback on your progress.

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Who's It For?

This course is suited to people who have no experience and are looking to gain employment in an office or corporate environment. The Certificate III in Business is also a good option if you are already working in business and want to formalise your experience and improve your skills to boost your job performance and prospects.

If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation. You may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and complete your studies faster. Please note – limitations do apply.

Job Outcomes

Potential career outcomes could include:

  • Administration assistant
  • Clerical worker
  • Customer service advisor
  • General clerk
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What You'll Learn

  • Assist with WHS
  • Participate in sustainable work practices
  • Communicate in the workplace
  • Apply critical thinking
  • Support personal wellbeing at work
  • Use business software
  • Design and produce business documents
  • Design and produce spreadsheets
  • Process customer complaints
  • Purchase goods and services
  • Support effective workplace relationships

Recognition

Nationally Recognised Training
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study Method

  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online

Duration and Study Load

  • Maximum 12 months
  • 18 hours per week

Entry Requirements

There are no mandated education entry requirements for this qualification per the BSB Business Services Training Package.

Mandatory entry requirements

  • Access to a modern computer with high-speed internet
  • Access to Microsoft Office or equivalent
  • Access to a device with audio & video capabilities
  • Access to people to participate in role-plays & assessments

Recommended local entry requirements

  • Are 18 years old (note – students under 18 will need permission from a parent or guardian to enrol)
  • Have language, literacy and numeracy skills that ensure the ability to read and comprehend technical terms and communicate effectively through email. These skills are equivalent to those that would be required to successfully complete Year 10 or ACSF Level 2
  • Basic computing skills

Language, literacy and numeracy

Our free online assessment tool can help give you an idea of the language, literacy and numeracy skills needed to study a VET course. This tool can also help you determine your learning level and help you plan your future studies.

Find out more about the entry requirements for this course
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Recognition of Prior Learning

If you are an existing worker or have experience in the related industry, please inform our enrolment consultants during your enrolment conversation. You may be eligible to enrol as an existing worker and complete your studies faster. Please note – limitations do apply.

Assessment

  • Multiple-choice questions
  • Projects
  • Role plays
  • Video
  • Written assessments

Materials

Your learning materials are accessed through our online platform OpenSpaceX. These learning materials include

  • Learning content
  • Media
  • Additional resources
  • Self-checks

Subjects

Core Modules
BSBWHS311Assist with maintaining workplace safety
BSBSUS211Participate in sustainable work practices
BSBTWK301Use inclusive work practices
BSBXCM301Engage in workplace communication
BSBCRT311Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment
BSBPEF201Support personal wellbeing in the workplace
BSBPEF301Organise personal work priorities
BSBTEC301Design and produce business documents
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Payment Options

  • Pay upfront – receive big savings on your enrolment
  • Pay as you go – get started today and pay off while you study
  • Unlock our exclusive monthly promotion for this course and study for less – enquire now!
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About Open Colleges

Open Colleges puts you at the centre of everything we do. As an institution, we measure our success in the success of our students.

We have more than 125 years of experience in distance education, and this has given us the time to perfect the ways we deliver education and training to people across Australia. In the last decade alone, we’ve helped more than 450,000 students reach their potential.

We understand the needs of adult learners. That’s why we created OpenSpace, our world-class online learning platform that gives you complete flexibility and control to study whenever and wherever you are. OpenSpace provides you with access to learning resources, expert trainers and assessors, a superior support network and the opportunity to connect with other learners just like you.

Our nationally recognised courses could help you launch, change or accelerate your career. Now is the time to make your next move. With Open Colleges, everything could happen.

Open Colleges Pty Ltd is a Registered Training Organization (RTO 90796)

Job Outcomes

Potential career outcomes could include:

  • Administration assistant
  • Clerical worker
  • Customer service advisor
  • General clerk
Want to see more job outcomes and how your future could change?
Enrol Now

Recognition

Nationally Recognised Training
This is a nationally approved vocational course that is recognised throughout Australia

Study Method

  • Online
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
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