Advanced Diploma of Business
(Operations Management)
| Course Code: | 22155VIC |
| Department: | Centre for Competitive Operations |
| Study Area(s): | Operations Management |
| Location(s): | Broadmeadows |
| Course Length: | Part-time night (1 year) |
| Direct Entry: | You can apply for this course directly through Kangan Institute. |
| Mid-year Entry: | This course accepts mid-year applications. |
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Course overview
Satisfactory completion of this course enables you to move into a supervisory or management level position in one or more areas of operations management including planning, purchasing, materials, occupational health and safety, productivity and industrial engineering.
Note: From July 1st 2011, this course will require no prerequisite qualification.
Course modules
| CORE | ||
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| VU20597 | Develop and Direct Operations Management Strategy | 60 |
| VU20598 | Direct Integration of Operations Management Strategy | 60 |
| VU20599 | Develop and Oversee Operations Management Resourcing | 60 |
| Total hours: | 180 | |
| ELECTIVE | ||
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BSBEBU501 | Investigate and Design E-Business Solutions | 50 |
| BSBMGT516A | Facilitate Continuous Improvement | 60 |
| BSBMGT605B | Provide Leadership Across The Organisation | 60 |
| BSBMGT616A | Develop and Implement Strategic Plans | 80 |
| BSBPMG510A | Manage Projects | 60 |
| BSBRSK501A | Manage Risk | 60 |
| BSBSUS501A | Develop Workplace Policy and Procedures For Sustainability | 50 |
| MSACMT671A | Develop and Manage Sustainable Environmental Practices | 60 |
| TLIR507A | Manage a Contract | 40 |
| VBP720 | Review Import and Export Business Procedures in An Operations Management Environment | 60 |
Course Fees
Are you eligible for Government Subsidised fees? Find out now!
You may be eligible for concession. Find out now!
| Government Subsidised | Fee For Service (Full fee) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Concession | Non concession | RPL | Concession | Non concession | RPL | |
| Tuition fees | $ 100# | $ 2396 | $ 95 | n/a | $ 4792 | $ 2396 |
| Student Services & Amenities Fees | $ 32 | $ 212^ | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
| Ancillary Fees | $ 26 | $ 26 | n/a | n/a | n/a | n/a |
# Concession card holders enrolling in a Diploma or Advanced Diploma are under 25 as at 01/01/2012 the concession tuition fee applies.
# If an Indigenous student the relevant concession tuition fee applies.
^ Fees will not be more than stated.
* Approximate fees displayed are based on calendar year calculations. The fees apply to the units enrolled in 2012 only. Any enrolments in subsequent years will be charged at the rates applicable for that year.
* Materials fees may be required.
DISCLAIMER: The student tuition fee is indicative only and subject to change given individual circumstances at enrolment. Additional fees may apply such as student services and amenities fees.
How to calculate fees? See the examples here.
| Tuition fee | Student Services & Amenities Fees | Ancillary Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Example 1: | A student is enrolled in a Skills Deepening program with 200 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | $1,196.00 | $0.32 x 200 = $64.00 | $26.00 | $1,286.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $2,392.00 | n/a | n/a | $2,392.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $1,196.00 | n/a | n/a | $1,196.00 |
| Example 2: | A student is enrolled in a Skills Deepening program with 900 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | Capped at the maximum of $2,500.00 | $0.32 x 900 = $288.00 but capped at the maximum of $212.00 | $26.00 | $2,738.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $6,500.00 but capped at the maximum of $6500.00 | n/a | n/a | $6500.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $3,250.00 but capped at the maximum of $3250.00 | n/a | n/a | $3250.00 |
See the detailed fees breakdown here.
What costs and other fees should I expect?
For a fee schedule, call us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or (03) 9279 2222. Alternatively email enquiries@kangan.edu.au.
What employment opportunities will I have?
This course may lead to work in senior supervisory and/or management level positions in one or more areas of operations management including planning, purchasing, materials management, work study, project management, industrial engineering or occupational health and safety.
What skills will I have when I complete this course?
On successful completion of the Advanced Diploma of Business (Operations Management) you should be able to perform, supervise and manage, one or more operations management functions, and perform the duties of a manufacturing, production, and service or operations manager in a medium to large organisation.
What qualifications will I receive?
On successful completion of the course you will be awarded the Advanced Diploma of Business (Operations Management). As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.
What opportunities for further studies will I have?
Credit transfers may be available into the Bachelor of Business with Operations Management as a specialisation, or Bachelor of Manufacturing.
Can I apply?
Applicants should have a minimum of two years senior experience in a materials management, operations management or related role, and have a Diploma of Business in Operations Management
If you have extensive business knowledge and skills you are eligible to undertake an RPL process. Units awarded after completion of the RPL assessments, will reduce the number of units required to be studied in this course.
How do I apply?
If you wish to apply for this course part-time online, you must obtain an application form from the Institute. Call us on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or email enquiries@kangan.edu.au. This course has a mid-year intake.
How will I be selected for this course?
All prospective students will need to attend an interview/enrolment session, where a selection criteria will be applied.
How long is the course?
Complete this course on a part-time basis over one year.
Where and how can I study?
This part-time course is offered at the Broadmeadows campus.
How will I be assessed?
A mixture of practical tutorials, project work and written tests will be used in assessing this course. Assessment is a necessary part of this program to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge set out in the competency standards. You will be informed in advance about the assessment procedure and criteria. There is the opportunity for appeal and reassessment and you will be provided with this information.
Additional comments
This course has a mid-year entry.
What will I study?
In order to complete the Advanced Diploma of Business (Operations Management), you need to complete 3 core modules and 5 elective module.
