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BSB30120 Certificate III in Business

National ID: BSB30120 State ID: BFS5
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Get ready to establish your career in business with this new and exciting qualification

This course will enable you to learn and use in-demand skills practiced across a wide range of industries and you'll gain skills and knowledge needed to work in various roles in wide variety of business settings.

While studying in our simulated work environment you'll learn how to work in teams, empower your creative and critical thinking and learn to use sustainable work practices. You will also explore the importance of workplace wellness and safety, learn and deliver excellent customer service and the creation of a variety of business and digital documents using the latest computing software.

  • Creative thinking
  • Team skills
  • Problem solving
  • Environmental and sustainable work skills
  • Communication and interpersonal skills
  • Organisational and time management skills
  • Microsoft Office and computer skills
  • Importance of workplace safety and wellness
  • Design and produce business and digital text documents, and spreadsheets 

This course is suited to people who may be:

  • A recent school leaver
  • Returning to the workforce
  • Looking for a career change
  • Currently working in industry and would like to gain a nationally recognised qualification
Online

Some of our Online courses can be done completely online. However, some of the courses require a practical component or assessment that can't be done online, and some may be a mix of online and on campus learning. We’ll let you know what's required for your course. For all the details and a full list of Online courses, check out the Online study and application page.

If this course is deemed competitive, you will be informed during your application via TAFE Admissions and additional entrance requirements will apply.

School Leaver Non-School Leaver AQF
OLNA or NAPLAN 9 Band 8 C Grades in Year 10 English and Maths or equivalent Certificate I or Certificate II

You'll be able to access your personal timetable (find out how on our Timetables page), once you have paid your fees. In the meantime the information below provides an indication of the time commitment required to complete this course, depending on available study options.

On campus delivery

Classes will be run over three days per week for six months when you study full-time, on campus. This includes some online 'working from home' sessions.

Days of delivery on campus are Tuesday to Friday, plus one week working from home (you'll be given the dates for this week when you enrol).

You can also study this course part-time, over one and a half days per week for six months (one semester). It will take you one year (two semesters) to complete the course this way, enrolling in 6 or 7 of the 13 units each semester.
You will need approval from the Head of Program to enrol in part-time.

Indicative timetable (subject to change)

  • Tuesdays, 9.00am - 4.15pm (Business document and workplace wellness units)
  • Wednesdays, 9.00am - 3.15pm (Team skills units)
  • Thursdays, 9.00 am - 5.15pm (Elective and workplace wellness units)
Online delivery

To successfully complete the course, it's recommended you have access to a PC, Laptop or Chromebook with a camera and microphone (inbuilt or separately) with reliable internet access. Tablets are not recommended.

Live Collaborate sessions (online with a lecturer) will be held (some sessions may be recorded).

Attendance on campus is required for an assessment and you will be advised of options when you enrol. If attendance is not possible alternative arrangements may be available.

Online delivery can take up to two years to complete, depending on your other commitments.

To complete the course within one year, you'll need to:

  • Attend regularly to scheduled online sessions
  • Spend 10 - 12 hours per week individual study
  • Complete 6 - 7 units per semester (6 months)

To spread the course over two years, you'll need to:

  • Attend regularly to scheduled online sessions
  • Spend 4 - 6 hours per week individual study
  • Complete 3 - 4 units per semester (6 months)

Timetable information is indicative only and subject to change.

Study outside of class hours, including private study, assignment preparation, and research will be required to successfully complete your course.

Bring your own device (BYOD) is encouraged but not essential. If you don’t have access to a computer and WiFi at home, we recommend using our library computers during library hours.

As a student you will also have additional costs associated with your study, for example text books and stationery, printing and other materials required for your assignments.

    Other job titles may include:  

    • Business services officer
    • Customer Service Advisor | Customer Service Officer  
    • General Clerk | Clerical Officer
    • Junior Personal Assistant

    Please note this list should be used as a guide only as job titles and qualification requirements may vary between organisations.

    Visit one of our four Jobs and Skills Centres located at NMT's Balga, Joondalup, Midland and Perth campuses for free career planning advice and job search support.

    Study options and next steps

    Click on your preferred option below to get started with your application.

    Continuous enrolment, 2024

    Details
    Duration 1 Year
    When Continuous enrolment, 2024
    Where Leederville
    How Traineeship
    Course fee
    Tuition fee* Resource fee Total fee
    General $2,391.20 $0.00 $2,391.20
    Concession $720.30 $0.00 $720.30

    *Fee disclaimers

    The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

    Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

    Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

    T 1300 300 822

    Details
    Duration 1 Year
    When Continuous enrolment, 2024
    Where Leederville
    How Traineeship
    Course fee
    Tuition fee* Resource fee Total fee
    General $1,592.50 $0.00 $1,592.50
    Concession $475.30 $0.00 $475.30

    *Fee disclaimers

    The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

    Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

    Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

    T 1300 300 822

    Semester 1, 2024

    Details
    Duration 1 Semester
    When Semester 1, 2024
    Where Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
    How On campus
    Course fee
    Tuition fee* Resource fee Total fee
    General $2,440.00 $25.00 $2,465.00
    Concession $735.00 $25.00 $760.00

    *Fee disclaimers

    The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

    Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

    Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

    T 1300 300 822

    Details
    Duration 1 Semester
    When Semester 1, 2024
    Where Perth
    How On campus
    Course fee
    Tuition fee* Resource fee Total fee
    General $2,440.00 $25.00 $2,465.00
    Concession $735.00 $25.00 $760.00

    *Fee disclaimers

    The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

    Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

    Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

    T 1300 300 822

    Details
    Duration 2 Semesters
    When Semester 1, 2024
    Where Perth
    How Online
    Course fee
    Tuition fee* Resource fee Total fee
    General $2,440.00 $0.00 $2,440.00
    Concession $735.00 $0.00 $735.00

    *Fee disclaimers

    The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

    Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

    Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

    T 1300 300 822

    Semester 2, 2023

    Details
    Duration 1 Semester
    When Semester 2, 2023
    Where Perth
    How On campus
    Course fee
    Tuition fee* Resource fee Total fee
    General $2,440.00 $25.00 $2,465.00
    Concession $735.00 $25.00 $760.00

    *Fee disclaimers

    The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

    Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

    Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

    T 1300 300 822

    Details
    Duration 2 Semesters
    When Semester 2, 2023
    Where Perth
    How Online
    Course fee
    Tuition fee* Resource fee Total fee
    General $2,440.00 $0.00 $2,440.00
    Concession $735.00 $0.00 $735.00

    *Fee disclaimers

    The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

    Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

    Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

    T 1300 300 822

    Details
    Duration 1 Semester
    When Semester 2, 2023
    Where Joondalup (Kendrew Crescent)
    How On campus
    Course fee
    Tuition fee* Resource fee Total fee
    General $2,440.00 $25.00 $2,465.00
    Concession $735.00 $25.00 $760.00

    *Fee disclaimers

    The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

    Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

    Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

    T 1300 300 822

    Details
    Duration 1 Year
    When Semester 2, 2023
    Where Leederville
    How Traineeship
    Course fee
    Tuition fee* Resource fee Total fee
    General $1,592.50 $0.00 $1,592.50
    Concession $475.30 $0.00 $475.30

    *Fee disclaimers

    The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.

    Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification.  If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.

    Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.

    T 1300 300 822

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