How long does the Certificate IV in Leadership and Management take?

12 months, full-time or part-time, or sooner.

Is there a work placement?

No. As a business qualification there is no mandatory external placement; leadership tasks are completed in your own workplace.

Who is the course for?

Supervisors and emerging managers across aged care, disability and early childhood.

What roles can it lead to?

Team Leader or Supervisor, Care Coordinator, Roster or Service Coordinator, and Service or Centre Manager (with experience).

How much does it cost, and is funding available?

It is delivered as an employer-sponsored traineeship, and paid traineeship pathways may be available. Enquire to check your eligibility.

BSB40520

Certificate IV in
Leadership & Management

Develop the supervisors and team leaders your care service needs – across aged care, disability and early childhood.

BSB40520 · Nationally Recognised Training

Course overview

BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management builds the leadership, communication and operational skills your supervisors and emerging managers need – across aged care, disability and early childhood. It develops people who can lead teams, build relationships, plan and monitor work, and grow a positive workplace culture. Skilled Care delivers it on the job, over around 12 months or sooner, as an employer-sponsored pathway.

At a glance

Course at a glance

12 months

Full-time/part-time, or sooner

12 units

5 core + 7 elective

On the job

Trained in real employment

From within

Grow your own leaders

How it's delivered

Delivered on the job over around 12 months (or sooner) as an employer-sponsored traineeship – structured training combined with practical leadership tasks completed in your own workplace. As a business qualification, there’s no mandatory external work placement. Paid traineeship pathways may be available; ask us about eligibility.

Units within this course

Core subjects

BSBLDR411 Demonstrate Leadership in the Workplace
BSBLDR413 Lead Effective Workplace Relationships
BSBOPS402 Coordinate Business Operational Plans
BSBXCM401 Apply Communication Strategies in the Workplace
BSBXTW401 Lead and Facilitate a Team

Elective options

BSBLDR412 Communicate Effectively as a Workplace Leader
BSBLDR414 Lead Team Effectiveness
BSBOPS401 Coordinate Business Resources
BSBPEF402 Develop Personal Work Priorities
BSBCMM412 Lead Difficult Conversations
BSBCRT411 Apply Critical Thinking to Work Practices
BSBSTR502 Facilitate Continuous Improvement

What you’ll learn

Skills for care leadership

Lead and manage effective, high-performing teams
Develop and apply emotional intelligence
Communicate, negotiate and resolve workplace issues
Plan, implement and monitor operational work
Lead and mentor staff
Build and sustain effective workplace relationships
Support workplace health, safety and quality
Show leadership in the workplace

Where it can lead

Career outcomes

Grow leaders from within your team

Talk to us about developing your supervisors and emerging managers – or call 1300 53 50 20.

A strategic workforce partner to Australia’s care providers – we help you find the right people, then train them with industry skills. Supporting industry since 2009.