Certificate III in Business - For Indigenous Australians
| Course Code: | BSB30107 |
| Department: | Indigenous Education Centre |
| Study Area(s): | Indigenous Education Business and Clerical |
| Location(s): | Broadmeadows |
| Course Length: | Full-time (1 year) Part-time day (2 years) |
| 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 course is designed specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. The Certificate III in Business is designed to give you the office and computer skills required to work in administration. You can improve your chances of employability by continuing to the Certificate IV in Business.
Course modules
| CORE | ||
| Module Code | Module Title | Nominal Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BSBADM307B | Organise Schedules | 15 |
| BSBCMM301A | Process Customer Complaints | 30 |
| BSBCUS301A | Deliver and Monitor a Service to Customers | 35 |
| BSBDIV301A | Work Effectively With Diversity | 30 |
| BSBINM301A | Organise Workplace Information | 30 |
| BSBINN301A | Promote Innovation in a Team Environment | 40 |
| BSBITU203A | Communicate Electronically | 20 |
| BSBITU302A | Create Electronic Presentations | 20 |
| BSBITU306A | Design and Produce Business Documents | 80 |
| BSBSUS301A | Implement and Monitor Environmentally Sustainable Work Practices | 40 |
| BSBWOR301A | Organise Personal Work Priorities and Development | 30 |
| BSBWRT301A | Write Simple Documents | 30 |
| Total hours: | 400 | |
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 | $ 188 | $ 990^ | $ 95 | n/a | $ 6,500^ | $ 3,250^ |
| 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 |
^ 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.
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 Building program with 200 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | $1.75 x 200 = $350.00 | $0.32 x 200 = $64.00 | $26.00 | $440.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $8.00 x 200 = $1,600.00 | n/a | n/a | $8.00 x 200 = $1,600.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $4.00 x 200 = $800.00 | n/a | n/a | $4.00 x 200 = $800.00 |
| Example 2: | A student is enrolled in a Skills Building program with 900 nominal hours. | |||
| Government subsidised (Non concession) | $1.75 x 900 = $1,575.00 but capped at the maximum of $990.00 | $0.32 x 900 = $288.00 but capped at the maximum of $212.00 | $26.00 | $1,228.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (Non concession) | $8.00 x 900 = $7,200.00 but capped at the maximum of $6500.00 | n/a | n/a | $6500.00 |
| Fee-For-Service (RPL) | $4.00 x 900 = $3,600.00 but capped at the maximum of $3250.00 | n/a | n/a | $3250.00 |
See the detailed fees structure.
What costs and other fees should I expect?
Contact the Contact Centre on 13 TAFE (13 8233) or 9279 2222 or enquiries@kangan.edu.au for a fee schedule. There may be extra costs for reference books, protective clothing or specialised materials.
What employment opportunities will I have?
You may continue onto higher level studies such as the Certificate IV in Business.
What skills will I have when I complete this course?
You will gain an intermediate level of office and computer technology skills. You will learn business procedures needed in a modern office, as well as develop an understanding of business functions, quality teams, customer service, word processing, computer applications skills and document presentation.
What qualifications will I receive?
When you successfully complete this course you will be awarded the Certificate III in Business. As part of the Australian Qualifications Framework, this program is nationally recognised.
What opportunities for further studies will I have?
You may continue on to higher level studies, such as Certificate IV in Business which will be offered at the Indigenous Education Centre.
Can I apply?
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander people are welcome to apply.
How do I apply?
You may apply directly to the Institute. Contact the Gunung Willam Balluk Learning Centre - Indigenous Education Centre at the Broadmeadows campus on 9279 2357 or 9279 2256.
How will I be selected for this course?
You will need to contact the Gunung-Willam-Balluk Learning Centre and attend an information session.
How long is the course?
The course spans 12 months.
Days of attendance - Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9am - 1.15 pm
Where and how can I study?
This course is offered at the Gunung-Willam-Balluk Learning Centre at the Broadmeadows campus. The course is also offered online.
How will I be assessed?
You will need to show that you have achieved the skills and knowledge required by the course. You may be assessed by a combination of written assignments or tests, oral tests and practical assessments in class, or during a work placement. You will be advised in advance about the type of assessment and the how it will operate. If needed, you will have the chance for reassessment and appeal.
Additional comments
The course is run at the Gunung-Willam-Balluk Learning Centre where participants are welcomed in a comfortable and positive learning environment in which the indigenous culture is respected and celebrated.
What will I study?
You will study a range of subjects that will teach you about business relationships, electronic presentations, workplace safety, organising schedules, computer programs etc.




