Certificate I in Business - For Indigenous Australians

Course Code:BSB10107
Department:Indigenous Education Centre
Study Area(s):Indigenous Education
Business and Clerical
Location(s):Broadmeadows
Course Length:Full-time (6 weeks)
Part-time day (12 weeks)
Course Fees:See our course fees section.
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

This is a pre-apprenticeship course which will prepare you for entry into the Certificate II in Business.

Course modules

CORE
Module CodeModule TitleNominal Hours
BSBADM101AUse Business Equipment and Resources15
BSBCMN101APrepare For Work30
BSBITU101AOperate a Personal Computer20
BSBITU102ADevelop Keyboard Skills40
BSBLED101APlan Skills Development20
BSBOHS201AParticipate in OHS Processes20

What employment opportunities will I have?

Rather than employment opportunities, this course sets you up to gain entry into Certificate II in Business, which in turn leads to job prospects in office administration and higher level courses.

What skills will I have when I complete this course?

You will gain skills in basic computing and communications, and preparation for work. Office safety procedures and environmental practices are also covered.

What qualifications will I receive?

On completion of the course you will be awarded the Certificate I in Business. As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework this program is nationally recognised.

What opportunities for further studies will I have?

This course leads to higher level studies at Certificate II level, which in turn leads to Certificate III in Business.

Can I apply?

This course requires you to have successfully completed year 10 before applying, or be of mature age with some work experience.

How do I apply?

If you wish to apply for this course, 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 contact the program coordinator and attend an induction session.

How long is the course?

The course runs for about four months full-time. Classes are full and half-days for four days a week.

This course is also available part-time.

Where and how can I study?

This course is offered at the Indigenous Education Centre - Kangan Institute in Broadmeadows.

It is also offered online and has a mid-year entry.

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. There may be an extra cost for reference books and specialised materials.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment is ungraded and ongoing.

Additional comments

The course is run at the Indigenous Education Centre where Indigenous people are welcome in a comfortable and positive learning environment in which the Koori culture is respected and celebrated.

This course has a mid-year entry.

What will I study?

Students complete modules in:

- using business technology
- developing keyboard skills
- produce simple word-processed documents
- create and use simple spreadsheets
- handle mail
- organise schedules
- communicating in the workplace
- providing information to clients
- delivering and monitoring a service to customers
- working effectively in a business environment
- organising and completing daily work activities
- participating in workplace safety procedures
- preparing and processing financial business documents.

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