About this course

The BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Administration) is a Nationally Recognised qualification. This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of Business Services job roles. These individuals may have supervisory performance accountabilities.

Individuals in these roles carry out a mix of specialist and moderately complex administrative or operational tasks that require self-development skills. They use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base to apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems and analyse information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

Target audience

To apply for this program, students need to be current staff members of Sydney Local Health District. Students can be employed on a full-time, part-time, or casual basis.

This program is targeted at existing Administration Officers levels 4 and above, or staff who have previously completed a Certificate III in Health Administration. Other staff with an administrative background who want to move into a focused Administration role are encouraged to apply for this qualification. Approvals from the workplace manager and the program coordinator are required for aspiring staff to apply for this program. Manager approvals and agreement are required to ensure these students have opportunity to practice and undertake the required administration work.

Support provided to participants

All students will be provided with support from the program coordinator and their own supervisors who will need to authorise attendance, verify workplace performance, and provide support to their staff member throughout the program

Participant requirements

Students must meet the following course entry requirements:  

•  Submission of the Expression of Interest (EOI) form to the Program Coordinator by the closing date, with supporting documentation:  
  • Manager’s endorsement and signature. 
  • Supporting documents such as completed course transcripts. 
• Ability to commit the required time to attend face-to-face training as per the Program schedule. 
• Ability to commit the required time to engage in independent study and assessment completion outside of the workplace.  
• Ability to use computers comfortably and confidently, and relevant computer programs, such as Microsoft Word and web functions.  

Training sessions will be held at either Sydney Education, 1 Figtree Drive, Sydney Olympic Park or Sydney Education, Building 301, corner Cecily Street and Balmain Rd, Rozelle. 

What you will learn

Units of Competency

Key information

Applications close: 12 January 2024
Program commences:  7 February 2024
Target completion date:  29 November 2024

Application process

Applications have now closed for this course:

Please note: Positions in the qualification will not be offered until the Expression of Interest has closed. This program is available for applicants outside of Sydney Local Health District (fees may apply). Please contact Sydney Education for more information.