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Business Administration (Certificate III to Diploma)   


Program DetailsProgram Details  
These courses develop the students practical skills and knowledge in customer service, computing and record keeping which are the core areas of administrative tasks in an office environment. The skills include creating and using databases, creative electronic presentations, processing payroll, designing documents and spreadsheets, managing staff and customer service.

Summary

Program Summary
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Duration (depends on entry & exit point): 6 months to 1.5 years full-time study
Study Location(s) Available: Cert III: In Perth - Fremantle, Midland, Thornlie, Northbridge, Balga, Rockingham, Peel. In Regional W.A. - Bunbury, Geraldton, Broome, Albany, Busselton, Margaret River.
Cert IV: In Perth - Thornlie, Northbridge, Fremantle, Rockingham. In Regional W.A. - Bunbury, Albany, Broome.
Diploma: Northbridge.
College(s): Central, Swan, Challenger, Great Southern, South West Regional, Central West, Kimberley
Approximate Tuition Costs: A$5,000 per semester
Commencement/Intake Availability: February and July (except Rockingham & Bunbury for the Cert IV which have Feb intakes only)

Qualifications Available in this Program (depending on your entry & exit points)
  • Certificate III in Business Administration
  • Certificate IV in Business Administration
  • Diploma of Business Administration

Program Components & Pathway

This program can include multiple courses and different entry and exit points providing students the flexibility to begin at the most suitable stage and continue studying till they reach their desired outcome. Please see the study pathway diagram below.

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General Entry Requirements and Pre-requisites

Entry into the Certificate III requires the equivalent of Australian Year 10 with passes in English. Entry at Certificate IV level requires the equivalent of Australian Year 12 with passes in English.

For Yr 10-11 and Yr 12 academic equivalence, please refer to the Entry Requirements Summary (PDF) for your relevant country. This also details the normal English proficiency standard needed.


What You'll Learn in Each Course

The Certificate III develops the students practical skills and knowledge in customer service, computing, and the record keeping needed to undertake a broad range of administrative tasks in an office environment. Students can choose to learn skills that enable them to produce documents from audio transcriptions, create and use databases, create electronic presentations, organise schedules, process payroll, and design and develop documents.

The Certificate IV provides the practical skills and knowledge in advanced office administration procedures and how to manage office administration staff. Students learn how to produce complex documents, databases and spreadsheets using the latest computer software. They also learn to set up and supervise records systems, organise schedules and business travel, coordinate customer service delivery, and plan and conduct meetings.

The Diploma provides the practical skills and knowledge to manage office administration staff, to establish and maintain a workgroup network, manage meetings and plan and manage conferences. Students also learn skills to plan or review administration systems, manage payroll, and manage business document design and development.


Work Experience, Activities & Events

At Central TAFE, completion of this program is achieved by participating in the Eat-Central Practice Firm. Students get the opportunity to trade with other Practice Firms around the State and really find out what it is like to work as an administrator within an organisation.


Career Outcomes

Depending on the stage of completion, graduates have the opportunity to become a personal assistant, office manager or business administrator.


Further Study & University Options

Successful completion of the Diploma may allow students to continue further studies at university in related subjects. Please contact your specific university of interest for more details on entry.


Detailed Course & Unit Information

These courses consist of required units and a broad choice of elective units allowing students to specialise in certain areas. A sample program structure and unit outline is available in the Subject handbook (PDF).


Other General Study Information

For further information about studying at TAFE WA please see our TAFE Colleges section or find out about the application process by clicking on:


Student Profile

jianStudent: Jian Feng Huang - China

Course: Certificate III in Business

Where: Central TAFE - Northbridge

"I will be able to study to Diploma level and can even continue to University. My TAFE studies give me lots of options and I believe will give me practical skills I can use in my chosen career. The lecturers are kind and helpful and spend time with you to explain issues so it makes you feel valued and gives you more encouragement to do well."

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