TAFE NSW
6-12 months
Certificate III in Business is a nationally recognised qualification that prepares you for entry-level roles in business administration, entrepreneurship, information services, or real estate. Through a blend of theory and practical coursework, you'll develop essential business skills and gain confidence using industry-standard software and workplace communication techniques.
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, to be well-prepared, you should have Language, Literacy and Numeracy skills at a Year 10 high school level, access to a computer with internet connectivity, basic technology skills to access and use the internet, the ability to create, open and save digital files, some experience using computer software such as Microsoft Office Suite, and confidence to work independently. TAFE NSW may ask you to complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) skills test to understand your individual study needs and design an individualised support plan.
The course comprises 13 units of competency: 6 core units and 7 specialty units. Core units cover workplace safety (BSBWhs311), sustainable work practices (BSBSUS211), critical thinking in teams (BSBCRT311), personal wellbeing (BSBPEF201), workplace communication (BSBXCM301), and inclusive work practices (BSBTWK301). Specialty units are packaged to customise your qualification and include digital technologies and collaboration (BSBTEC404), electronic presentations (BSBTEC303), spreadsheets (BSBTEC302), business documents (BSBTEC301), business software applications (BSBTEC201), cyber security awareness (BSBXCS302-306), data collection and management (BSBDAT201), business proposals (BSBSB302), project work (BSBPMG430), business planning (BSBSB401), customer service (SIRXCEG002, BSBOPS304-305), financial management (BSBFIN301-302), real estate preparation (CPPREP4001-4005), and information management (BSBINS302-309).
TAFE NSW is a leading registered training organisation (RTO 90003) with 154 study and location options across New South Wales. The provider offers nationally recognised qualifications that are portable across Australian states, comprehensive support services including disability support, language and literacy assistance, counselling and career pathways, and flexible delivery options including on-campus, online, hybrid, and workplace training. TAFE NSW recognises prior learning and offers credit transfers to accelerate your qualification completion.
Upon completion, graduates progress to roles such as administration assistant, customer service representative, receptionist, and general clerk. The strong study pathways enable advancement to Certificate IV qualifications in Business, Entrepreneurship and New Business, Leadership and Management, or Marketing and Communication. The skills and nationally recognised credential open opportunities across various industries including corporate administration, real estate, library and information services, medical administration, legal services, and customer service sectors.
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