Certificate IV in Business Administration (BSB40507)

Certificate IV in Business Administration - BSB40507

What is a Certificate IV in Business Administration all about?

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use well-developed administrative skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of administrative contexts. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

• Accounts Supervisor
• Executive Personal Assistant
• Office Administrator
• Project Assistant. Click for pricing »

The Units of Competency

Pathways into the qualification

Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
after achieving the BSB30407 Certificate III in Business Administration or other relevant qualification/s

providing evidence of competency in the majority of units required for the BSB30407
Certificate III in Business Administration or other relevant qualification/s

some vocational experience in providing administrative or operational support to individuals and/or teams but without a formal business administration qualification.

Examples of indicative job roles for candidates seeking entry based upon their vocational experience include:

• Accounts Receivable Clerk
• Accounts Payable Clerk
• Clerk
• Data Entry Operator
• Junior Personal Assistant
• Medical Records Officer
• Receptionist
• Office Administration Assistant
• Office Administrator
• Word Processing Operator

This breadth of expertise would equate to the competencies required to undertake this qualification.

Pathways from the qualification

After achieving the BSB40507 Certificate IV in Business Administration, candidates may undertake the BSB50407 Diploma of Business Administration, a qualification for those wishing to develop specialised technical or theoretical management skills, or a range of other Diploma qualifications.

Licensing, Legislative, Regulatory or Certification Considerations

There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.

Qualification Rules

Total number of units = 10

5 administration units plus

5 elective units

At least 1 of the elective units must be selected from the remaining administration units, the elective units listed below or from an equivalent level qualification within the BSB07 Business Services Training Package.

The remaining 4 elective units may be selected from the elective units listed below, the BSB07 Business Services Training Package or any other currently endorsed national Training Package. If not listed below, 1 unit may be selected from either a Certificate III or Diploma qualification.

BSBITU307A Develop keyboarding speed and accuracy cannot be selected as an elective unit for this qualification. Elective units must be relevant to the work outcome, local industry requirements and the qualification level. Units selected from other Training Packages must not duplicate units selected from or available within the BSB07 Business Services Training Package.

The Units of Competency

Administration Units

Financial Administration
BSBFIA401A Prepare financial reports

General Administration
BSBADM401B Produce complex texts from shorthand notes
BSBADM405B Organise meetings
BSBADM406B Organise business travel
BSBADM411A Produce complex texts from audio transcription

Information Management
BSBINM401A Implement workplace information system

IT Analysis and Design
BSBITA401A Design databases

IT Use
BSBITU401A Design and develop complex text documents
BSBITU402A Develop and use complex spreadsheets
BSBITU404A Produce complex desktop published documents

Writing
BSBWRT401A Write complex documents

Elective Units

Customer Service
BSBCUS401A Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies
BSBCUS402A Address customer needs

E-Business
BSBEBU401A Review and maintain a website

Financial Administration
BSBFIA402A Report on financial activity

General Administration
BSBADM407B Administer projects
BSBADM409A Coordinate business resources

Innovation
BSBINN301A Promote innovation in a team environment

Interpersonal Communication
BSBCMM401A Make a presentation

IT Support
BSBITS401A Maintain business technology

Marketing
BSBMKG413A Promote products and services
BSBMKG414A Undertake marketing activities

Medical Services Administration
BSBMED401B Manage patient record keeping system

Occupational Health and Safety
BSBOHS407A Monitor a safe workplace

Relationship Management
BSBREL401A Establish networks

Research
BSBRES401A Analyse and present research information

Risk Management
BSBRSK401A Identify risk and apply risk management processes

Sustainability
BSBSUS301A Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices

Selecting Elective Units for Different Outcomes

The context for this qualification varies and this must guide the selection of elective units. An example of appropriate elective units for a particular outcome follows.

Medical Records Officer

5 administration units selected from:
• BSBADM401B Produce complex texts from shorthand notes
• BSBADM405B Organise meetings
• BSBADM406B Organise business travel
• BSBADM411A Produce complex texts from audio transcription
• BSBFIA401A Prepare financial reports
• BSBITA401A Design databases
• BSBITU402A Develop and use complex spreadsheets
• BSBITU404A Produce complex desktop published documents

5 elective units
• BSBADM409A Coordinate business resources
• BSBITS401A Maintain business technology
• BSBMED401B Manage patient record keeping system
• BSBOHS407A Monitor a safe workplace
• BSBRKG402B Provide information from and about records