BSB30120 – Certificate III in Business

BSB30120

Certificate III in Business Administration Course

GENERAL INTRODUCTION

Get the tools you need to start your career in the business industry with the Cert III in Business at Queensland Academy of Technology

Are you looking to gain fundamental business skills and the basic knowledge to successfully perform a wide range of duties as a business administration officer or office administration assistant? If so, the Cert 3 in Business Administration is for you. This qualification will build upon your current basic administrative skills and knowledge to give you a more solid understanding of the business world.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Welcome to the Certificate III in Business (BSB30120) at the Queensland Academy of Technology (QAT). We want your experience here to be enjoyable, challenging and rewarding. The skills you learn will give you the ability and confidence in applying basic knowledge and working in the business services industry in Australia.

Course Duration and Study Options

This course is delivered online on a fee-for-service basis. You can study flexibly through the QAT e-learning portal and virtual classroom, with support from QAT trainers and the student support team throughout your studies.

An individual training plan/schedule will be provided at enrolment, outlining the duration and scheduling of your program, the training methods by which it is delivered and your assessment due dates. All courses have full fee disclosure prior to a student commencing upon enrolment.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification.

Course Fee

Please refer to the following details of Course Fee / Tuition Fee . Where alterations are made to course structure, fees will be recalculated and students advised accordingly.

ASSESSMENTS

Skills and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you study at the Queensland Academy of Technology, including written questions, practical skills, tasks, projects, reports, role plays/presentations and third party evidence.

PAYMENT OPTIONS

We have many payment options available depending on each individual student. Please Contact QAT to know what payment option suits you.

Why Study with QAT?

At QAT our aim is to assist you in reaching the required competence and confidence to succeed within the Business industry.

Join QAT industry award winning trainers who will provide you with the individual training support to successfully achieve your Certificate III in Business to reach career goals and gain employment in the Business industry.

You will receive:

• Highly informative orientation and induction
• Meet with the lead trainer to discuss all aspects of the course including work placement
• An individual training schedule which includes assessment due dates
• Meet the student support officer dedicated to assist you
• Access to the QAT student portal, electronic presentations, E-learning portal and virtual classroom
• Pathway towards career development into university to complete BA in Education

QUALIFICATION UNITS

The successful achievement of the Cert 3 in Business Admin requires you to complete 13 units of competency. Each unit describes skills and appropriate theoretical knowledge which will be applicable in the business services industry in Australia. The units are taught and assessed in series over the entire length of this business course; please refer to the information below.

BSBCRT311 - Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment
BSBCRT412 - Articulate, present and debate ideas
BSBOPS304 - Deliver and monitor a service to customers
BSBOPS306 - Record stakeholder interactions
BSBPEF201 - Support personal wellbeing in the workplace
BSBPEF301 - Organise personal work priorities
BSBPEF402 - Develop personal work priorities
BSBSUS211 - Participate in sustainable work practices
BSBTEC301 - Design and produce business documents using relevant business software applications
BSBTWK301 - Use inclusive work practices
BSBWHS311 - Assist with maintaining workplace safety
BSBXCM301 - Engage in workplace communication which supports effective workplace relationships
BSBXCM401 - Apply communication strategies in the workplace

QUALIFICATION DESCRIPTION

This qualification pertains to the role of individuals occupying various positions within Business Services job roles. These individuals are likely in the process of establishing and refining their own work performance. Within these roles, individuals carry out a broad range of routine procedural, clerical, operational, or administration tasks which require technological skills, business skills and understanding of business resources. They utilise a diverse set of competencies using a degree of discretion, judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. Additionally, they may provide technical advice and assistance to a team.

FURTHER STUDY

Students can pursue further studies by enrolling into the BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business through our internal pathways program.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Job prospects upon successful completion of this course include:

• Clerical Officer
• Administrative Assistant
• Data Entry Operator
• Information Office
• Payroll Officer
• Word Processing Operator

CERT III IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – FAQS

Is the Cert 3 in Business Admin a payroll course in Australia?

While the BSB30120 Certificate III in Business may include some payroll-related content, it is not equivalent to a dedicated payroll course, which offers comprehensive training specifically focused on payroll administration. The BSB30120 Certificate III in Business is a general qualification that covers various aspects of business operations, including administrative tasks, customer service, communication, and basic financial transactions. While this qualification may touch upon payroll functions as part of its curriculum, such as how an individual may process salary payments, process salary packaging arrangements, or process superannuation payments, it is not specifically designed as a payroll course.

A payroll course, on the other hand, is a specialised program focused solely on managing organisational payroll services, processing payroll, regulations in the financial services industry, software usage, the taxation systems relevant, and related aspects of managing employee compensation. Such courses delve deeply into the intricacies and the professional practices of payroll management and are tailored to individuals seeking a payroll career.

If I complete the Cert III in Business can I get a Data Entry Job?

The Certificate III in Business (BSB30120) in Australia covers a range of skills relevant to business operations, including data entry skills as part of its broader curriculum. One of your job prospects upon completing the Certificate III in Business qualification may involve data entry work. Many individuals who complete this course go on to work as data entry clerks or data entry operators. However, it is not exclusively a data entry course.

Can I get a job as a medical receptionist after I complete this course?

In short, yes. You may be applicable to work as a medical receptionist once completing this course. While this course may not be specifically tailored towards medical reception roles, it provides highly relevant foundation education required for medical administration positions. If you wish to learn more about medical terminology, you may want to look into a Certificate III in Health Administration (which can be completed via online learning channels). If you are looking for a more generic receptionist course, you may want to take part in a Reception & Office Support Certificate course.

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