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Business (Certificate II to Diploma)
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Program Details
These courses provide the broad range of skills and knowledge needed to work in office and business environments. Areas covered include administration, record keeping, marketing, management and business development. Students learn skills in how to prepare accounts, manage budgets, plan and control projects, develop teams and how to recruit, select and induct new staff into an organisation.

Summary

Program Summary
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Duration (depends on entry & exit point):	6 months to 2 years full-time study
Study Location(s) Available:	Cert II: In Perth - Fremantle, Midland, Thornlie, Balga, Peel, Rockingham. In Regional W.A. - Bunbury, Albany, Geraldton Cert III: In Perth - Fremantle, Bentley, Midland, Thornlie, Northbridge, Joondalup. In Regional W.A. - Bunbury, Geraldton, Broome Cert IV: In Perth - Bentley, Midland, Thornlie, Northbridge, Joondalup. In Regional W.A. - Broome. Diploma: In Perth - Thornlie, Northbridge, Joondalup. In Regional W.A. - Broome.
College(s):	Swan, Central, Challenger, West Coast, Great Southern, South West Regional, Central West, Kimberley
Approximate Tuition Costs:	A$5,000 per semester
Commencement/Intake Availability:	February and July
University Entry Available?	Completion of the Diploma of Business will allow students to enter a Bachelor of Commerce or Bachelor of Business degree at Curtin, Murdoch or Edith Cowan University with 6 months credit.

Qualifications Available in this Program (depending on your entry & exit points)

Certificate II in Business
Certificate III in Business
Certificate IV in Business
Diploma of Business

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. The Cert II entry is only for those students who need a foundational starting point.

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 II provides a good introduction into the basic principles of business such as customer service, computing, accounts and record keeping

The Certificate III helps develop the students practical skills and knowledge to undertake a range of administrative tasks in an office environment, including customer service, computing, accounts and record keeping. Students learn skills to process manual or computerised accounts, process the payroll, produce business documents and create and use databases and spreadsheets.

The Diploma further develops the practical skills and knowledge in a number of functional areas of an organisation, including administration, recordkeeping, marketing, human resources, management and business development. Students learn skills in how to prepare basic accounts, manage budgets, plan and control projects and manage and develop teams. They will also learn skills to recruit, select and induct people into an organisation and provide a safe work environment.

Work Experience, Activities & Events

At Central TAFE, completion of this program is achieved by participating in the E-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 upon the stage of completion, graduates of this program can gain employment as administration clerk, customer service officer, accounts clerk, supervisor, front line manager or trainee manager.

Further Study & University Options

Completion of the Diploma of Business at West Coast TAFE (Joondalup) will allow students to enter one of the following Bachelor degrees at Edith Cowan University with up to 6 unit exemptions - Business, Social Sciences (Leisure Management), Social Sciences (Sport Management), Tourism Management, Hospitality Management, e-Commerce, e-Business, Business (Hospitality, Wine, Tourism and Regional Enterprise).

Successful completion of the Diploma at other College's 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

Student: Nikolina Markovinovic - Switzerland

Course: Diploma of Business

Where: West Coast TAFE - Joondalup

"I was a bit worried to come to Australia to study because of the language. The first few days at school in fact were very difficult. With great help from all the teachers, which made themselves available at all times during the day, I found my way through very quickly. My English improved as well and I now enjoy my studies at TAFE very much. I'm really enjoying my stay in Australia because it's a beautiful country and the people are open and friendly."

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