Intake Dates
The following are the intake dates for the programs offered by ECA College:
Year | Intake Dates | |
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Sydney | Melbourne | |
2019 | January, May and September | January, May and September |
2020 | ||
January, May and September | January, May and September |
Fees
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Course Fees * | $12,350 AUD p/y | ||||
Application Fees | Enrolment Fee | $200 AUD | |||
Material Fee ** | $150 AUD |
* Promotional fees may be applicable from time to time. Please contact us for further details. Course fees can be subject to change. ** Gives full access to online Learning System, Resources, Assessments, and progress tracking for all units.
Entry Requirements
There are no stated entry requirements in the Training Package for entry into BSB50215 Diploma of Business. International students must be 18 years of age or above and provide evidence of the following published entry requirements as stated below: Academic Entry Requirements
- Year 12 or equivalent and above, and
English Language Entry Requirements:
- IELTS score 5.5 minimum (no lower than 5.0 in each band); or equivalent
Any AQF qualification at the Certificate III level or above in any discipline area delivered and assessed in English only will be deemed as meeting both the academic and English language entry requirements.
English Requirements
IELTS Certificate | ELSIS 12 weeks of Intermediate Level at ELSIS for direct entry to VET. | VET Placement test. | Certificates from other providers. | EAP certificates | |
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Automatic entry into VET | Students with an overall score of 5.5. | Attendance of 80% with an A or B completion grade. | ElSIS Pre Arrival Test. | English Upper Intermediate Level Certificate from external providers. | ELSIS EAP 1, 2. (A or B grade). |
Eligibility to take the VET test | External candidates only |
Packaging Rule
- 8 Electives
Mode of Delivery
Face to face at the RTO premises.
Program Duration and Structure
52 weeks (40 weeks delivery plus 12 weeks term break) as follows:
- Face to face (online during COVID-19) classes – 15 hours per week
- Self-study – 5 hours per week
Timetable
Face to face classes are scheduled Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 9:00pm offering both day and evening sessions. Students are required to attend classes on campus or online 15 hours per week.
ECA College reserves the right to change the timetable without prior notice
Assessment
Students are required to undertake a range of theoretical and practical assessments for each unit of competency. The methods of assessment will vary according to the requirements of each unit of competence and these include but are not limited to:
- Tests
- Case studies
- Projects
- Essays
- Portfolios
- Practical demonstrations
- Presentations
At the beginning of each term, students are provided with information for each unit of competency that clearly outlines the assessment tasks required including the criteria and due dates.
This qualification has a total of 8 Units of Competency
- no core units
- 8 elective units
Unit of Competency | Duration | Week Start date | Week End date | |
Term 1 – (10 weeks) 13-Jan-2020 to 22-Mar-2020 |
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Elective | BSBADV507 – Develop a media plan | 5 weeks | 13-Jan-20 | 16-Feb-20 |
Elective | BSBRSK501 – Manage risk | 5 weeks | 17-Feb-20 | 22-Mar-20 |
Holiday Break | 3 weeks | 23-Mar-20 | 12-Apr-20 | |
Term 2 – (10 weeks) 13-Apr-2020 to 21-Jun-2020 |
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Elective | BSBADM502 – Manage meetings | 5 weeks | 13-Apr-20 | 17-May-20 |
Elective | BSBHRM509 Manage rehabilitation or return to work programs | 5 weeks | 18-May-20 | 21-Jun-20 |
Holiday Break | 3 weeks | 22-Jun-20 | 12-Jul-20 | |
Term 3 – (10 weeks) 13-Jul-2020 to 20-Sep-2020 |
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Elective | BSBWOR501 – Manage personal work priorities and professional development | 5 weeks | 13-Jul-20 | 16-Aug-20 |
Elective | BSBHRM513 – Manage workforce planning | 5 weeks | 17-Aug-20 | 20-Sep-20 |
Holiday Break | 3 weeks | 21-Sep-20 | 11-Oct-20 | |
Term 4 – (10 weeks) 12-Oct-2020 to 20-Dec-2020 |
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Elective | BSBHRM501 Manage human resource sevices | 5 weeks | 14-Oct-19 | 17-Nov-19 |
Elective | BSBMGT403 – Implement continuous improvement | 5 weeks | 18-Nov-19 | 22-Dec-19 |
Christmas Break | 3 weeks | 23-Dec-19 | 12-Jan-20 |
Graduates at this level will have specialised knowledge and skills for skilled/paraprofessional work such as:
- Manager
- Executive Officer
- Program Consultant
- Program Coordinator
Career Outcome
- Administration Officer
- Office Manager
- Personal Assistant
- Practice Manager
- Project Administrator
- Program Coordinator
- Receptionist
Exit Point/Award
Students that successfully complete all 8 units of competency as stated in the Course Content and Structure will be issued with BSB50215 Diploma of Business. This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Students that complete some but not all of the units of competency as stated in the Course Content and Structure may be issued with a Statement of Attainment. It will identify only those units of competence that have been completed as part of the qualification and recognised nationally under the AQF.