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Certificate III in Business BSB30120 (VDSS)

Certificate III in Business BSB30120

Develop essential skills for a wide variety of jobs. You'll learn to blend technology and business skills to carry out clerical, administrative and operational tasks and apply critical thinking and teamwork in the workplace.

Course details

Location

Epping Campus

Career pathways

This course is the first step towards many different roles within the business world such as clerking, administration or office assistant.

Study pathways

After completing this program, you can pathway into a Certificate IV in Business (BSB40120), Certificate IV in Leadership and Management (BSB40520) or Diploma of Business (BSB50120).

Timetable

Wednesday 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Credit in VCE or VCE VM

This program provides recognition of up to two units at Units 1 and 2 and two units at a Units 3 and 4 sequence.

ATAR contribution

If you receive a Units 3 and 4 sequence, you will be eligible for an increment towards your ATAR (10% of the average four scaled studies). This course does not offer scored assessment.

Unit code Unit title Hours
Year 1 core units
BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices 20
BSBXCM301 Engage in workplace communication 40
Year 1 elective units
BSBINS302 Organise workplace information 30
BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities 30
BSBTEC201 Use business software applications 60
BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents 80
SIRXCEG005 Maintain business to business relationships 35
Year 2 core units
BSBCRT311 Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment 40
BSBPEF201 Support personal wellbeing in the workplace 50
BSBTWK301 Use inclusive work practices 30
BSBWHS311 Assist with maintaining workplace safety 40
Year 2 elective units
BSBSTR301 Contribute to continuous improvement 40
BSBTEC302 Design and produce spreadsheets 35

Fees and costs

2026 fee schedules will be provided to schools separately. Please contact us for more information: 03 9269 1292

Nationally Recognised Training

This course is government accredited and has national recognition.

Next steps

Schools can submit VET applications using our secure online school portal. Students may be required to attend an information session and/or interview. Schools will receive an email to confirm applications have been accepted and then, students and schools will be emailed enrolment procedures. Once enrolled, VET school coordinators can use the portal to monitor their students’ attendance and progress.

For access to Melbourne Polytechnic’s dedicated school portal, phone 03 9269 1292 or email vdss@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au.

To book an appointment to talk to a representative from Melbourne Polytechnic, contact 03 9269 1292 or email vdss@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au.