Intake Dates
The following are the intake dates for the programs offered by ECA College:
| Year | Intake Dates | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | Melbourne | Brisbane | |
| 2020 | 13th January | 13th January | 13th January |
| 10th February | 10th February | 10th February | |
| 13th April | 13th April | 13th April | |
| 11th May | 11th May | 11th May | |
| 13th July | 13th July | 13th July | |
| 10th August | 10th August | 10th August | |
| 12th October | 12th October | 12th October | |
| 9th November | 9th November | 9th November | |
Fees
| Fees | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Fees * | $6,350 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 BSB51918 Diploma of Leadership and Management. 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 11 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 | 5.5 minimum (no lower than 5.0 in each band) |
| Cambridge Exam | B1 (PET) or higher |
| ELSIS Online Placement test | Upper – Intermediate or higher |
| ELSIS courses | General English 12 weeks of Intermediate level or higher Completion of EAP 1 Completion of Cambridge course B1(PET) |
| External | Upper Intermediate Level Certificate |
Modes of Delivery
Face to Face + Blended
Packaging Rule
- To gain the qualification a successful assessment outcome for 12 units must be achieved.
- Total number of units = 12
- The qualification is comprised of:
- 4 core units
- 8 elective units
Program Duration and Structure
52 weeks (40 weeks delivery plus 12 weeks term break) as follows:
- Face to face classes – 16 hours per week
- Integrated online – 4 hours per week
- Self-study – 10 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 16 hours per week as per published timetable which is based on campus and student numbers.
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.
BSB51915 Diploma of Leadership and Management – Units of Competency
This qualification has a total of 12 Units of Competency
- 4 core units, plus
- 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 | BSBMGT516 Facilitate continuous improvement | 4 weeks | 13-Jan-20 | 9-Feb-20 |
| Elective | BSBRSK501 Manage risk | 3 weeks | 10-Feb-20 | 1-Mar-20 |
| Elective | BSBHRM405 Support the recruitment, selection and induction staff | 3 weeks | 2-Mar-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 | BSBWOR501 Manage personal work priorities and professional development | 4 weeks | 13-Apr-20 | 10-May-20 |
| Core | BSBLDR511 Develop and use emotional intelligence | 3 weeks | 11-May-20 | 31-May-20 |
| Core | BSBLDR502 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships | 3 weeks | 1-Jun-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 | BSBINN502 Build and sustain an innovative work environment | 4 weeks | 13-Jul-20 | 9-Aug-20 |
| Core | BSBWOR502 Lead and manage team effectiveness | 3 weeks | 10-Aug-20 | 30-Aug-20 |
| Elective | BSBCUS501 Manage quality customer service | 3 weeks | 31-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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| Core | BSBMGT517 Manage operational plan | 4 weeks | 12-Oct-20 | 8-Nov-20 |
| Elective | BSBADM502 Manage meetings | 3 weeks | 9-Nov-20 | 29-Nov-20 |
| Elective | BSBFIM501 Manage budgets and financial plans | 3 weeks | 30-Nov-20 | 20-Dec-20 |
| Christmas Break | 3 weeks | 21-Dec-20 | 10-Jan-21 | |
| End of Course | ||||
Graduates at this level will have specialised knowledge and skills for skilled/paraprofessional work such as:
- Manager
Exit Point/Award
Students that successfully complete all 12 units of competency as stated in the Course Content and Structure will be issued with BSB51918 Diploma of Leadership and Management. 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.