BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
The BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management is a nationally recognised qualification for emerging leaders and supervisors seeking to formalise their people management, team leadership, and operational planning skills. Available via RPL from $862.50 or online study from $1,875 with 3CIR's 25% military and emergency services discount applied. Issued through Asset College (RTO #31718) under the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Develop your leadership capabilities with essential skills in people management, team development, operational planning, and performance management — in demand across every industry in Australia.
If you're looking to advance your people management skills and progress into a leadership role, the BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management is the ideal qualification. Through this certification, you'll gain comprehensive leadership skills training — learning how to determine individual and team development needs, facilitate workgroup growth, and accept responsibility for team performance.
This qualification comprises 12 units of competency covering performance development, employee and industrial relations, team learning and development, recruitment and onboarding, HR functions, and WHS policy implementation. It equips you with the skills to apply solutions to predictable and unpredictable problems and analyse information from various sources.
The Certificate IV in Leadership and Management is the benchmark qualification for Australia's frontline leaders. At 3CIR, we provide a programme specifically designed for military and emergency services personnel — people who already understand command structures, team accountability, and operational planning. You'll formalise your existing leadership experience while building skills in HR management, performance development, recruitment coordination, and workplace relations that translate directly to civilian management roles.
The BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management provides career and further study outcomes across every industry in Australia. After completing this course you could pursue roles as a Team Leader, Supervisor, Operations Coordinator, Line Manager, Production Supervisor, or Leading Hand. You'll gain knowledge in performance management, employee relations, recruitment coordination, team development, and WHS policy implementation.
With 91.7% of new jobs projected to require post-school education and significant growth occurring in high-skill roles, leadership and management qualifications are increasingly valuable. Team Leaders earn $95,000–$115,000 on average, and Operations Managers earn $110,000–$130,000. For military and emergency services personnel, your existing command experience gives you a significant head start in civilian management roles.
The course comprises 12 units — 6 core and 6 elective. Core units cover performance development, employee and industrial relations, team learning and development, recruitment and onboarding, HR functions, and WHS policy implementation. Elective units are drawn from Group A (Human Resources) and Group B (Transferable Skills), covering presentations, difficult conversations, payroll, project work, business relationships, and risk management.
This is a nationally recognised qualification and a critical step on the leadership career pathway — leading to Diploma of Leadership and Management, Advanced Diploma, and ultimately Graduate Diploma qualifications for senior executive roles.
Already have experience in leadership and management? Apply for RPL and gain your qualification sooner — most candidates are qualified in as little as 7 days.
Training and assessment are delivered under a third-party arrangement with Asset College RTO #31718.
Two pathways to the same nationally recognised qualification. Choose the one that fits your experience and schedule.
Military personnel with administrative, operational, or leadership experience. Emergency services professionals with workplace communication and team coordination responsibilities. Anyone with 2+ years of relevant work experience who wants to formalise their skills without going back to the classroom.
Complete one unit per month for up to 12 months. During this time, you'll have regular contact with a dedicated trainer to assist you with your studies. We recommend dedicating 20–25 hours per week to ensure you get the most out of your learning experience.
For those with prior knowledge, skills, or qualifications — complete two units per month for up to six months. This intensive option requires approximately 30–40 hours per week. Ideal if you want to fast-track your qualification.
Upon enrolment, you'll gain access to our interactive eLearning platform. Each unit includes reading materials and a series of assessment activities that can be completed at your own pace and convenience. The platform is accessible 24/7 — study on exercise, between shifts, or on deployment. No classrooms, no fixed intake dates.
Individuals stepping into their first leadership or supervisory role who want structured learning. Personnel who prefer course-based education over evidence gathering. Anyone who wants to build management and leadership capabilities from the ground up while balancing work and personal commitments.
12 units total — 6 core units plus 6 elective units from two specialist groups.
Graduates of the Certificate IV in Leadership and Management are equipped with the skills to lead teams, manage performance, and drive operational outcomes across every industry in Australia.
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Training and assessment are delivered under a third-party arrangement with Asset College RTO #31718.