The Certificate IV in Business Administration is designed for people with business experience, who want to expand their skills or move into a more senior or supervisory role.
It's great for job roles that carry out a mix of specialist and moderately complex administrative or operational tasks; such as Executive Assistant, Office Administrator, Project Officer or Account Executive.
You'll learn how to manage customer needs and feedback; develop complex business documents, reports and spreadsheets; facilitate positive workplace communication; develop and build business relationships; deliver effective presentations to groups; work in effective teams; and workplace health and safety.
Choose a WA TAFE college that delivers this course
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
Ready to take your career in business to the next level?
The Certificate IV in Business Administration is designed for people with business experience, who want to expand their skills or move into a more senior or supervisory role.
It's great for job roles that carry out a mix of specialist and moderately complex administrative or operational tasks; such as Executive Assistant, Office Administrator, Project Officer or Account Executive.
You'll learn how to manage customer needs and feedback; develop complex business documents, reports and spreadsheets; facilitate positive workplace communication; develop and build business relationships; deliver effective presentations to groups; work in effective teams; and workplace health and safety.
Gain a strong foundation in current business trends
In our cutting-edge simulated business workplace you will experience an environment that reflects current industry trends and replicates organisational operations.
You'll develop specialist skills applicable in a wide variety of administrative contexts. You will interact with others, consult and negotiate, problem solve, critically assess and use the latest technology to carry out a range of administrative tasks. All under the expert guidance of trainers with expertise and knowledge of business operations in changing and evolving environments.
When you complete the Certificate IV in Business Administration you will be set for a career with expanding possibilities: in office management, or business administration.
If you choose to enrol in the additional unit BSBHRM415 Coordinate recruitment and onboarding you may also be eligible for the BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business.
Completion of the Certificate IV in Business (Business Administration) opens up a range of further study options, including specialist business diplomas, and it may assist in entry to university.
This qualification is also offered part-time. Use the get help form below to start a discussion with our training area.
Choose a private training provider that delivers this course
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
The Certificate IV in Business Administration further develops your administrative skills and knowledge related to the daily operation of your business and over a variety of contexts. You will broaden your knowledge on how to apply solutions to a range of different scenarios and analyse information from multiple sources.
This qualification is delivered as a traineeship on the job and flexible in your work environment.
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This is a comprehensive course designed to give experienced workers the opportunity to become skilled or up-skill in the broader field of Business or specific specialisation related to their job role. This qualification is relevant to numerous Industries and Sectors where employees require broad-based business skills as part of their role. The course is suited to those working in roles carrying out a mix of specialist and moderately complex administrative or operational tasks that require self-development skills. In this role, individuals 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. Students will have a level of autonomy or accountability for business process management. The typical learner is expected to have completed a lower-level qualification in their industry or and be employed either full-time or part-time in a role that enables them to complete the requirements of the qualification. They will have some existing skills and knowledge relevant to the Business/Administration/Operations sector. It is likely that learners will be based in both Perth and regional Western Australia.
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This qualification is suited to those working as administrators and project officers. In this role, individuals 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. There are 12 units in total, 6 core units and 6 elective units, elective units are relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome. To maximise the learning outcomes WAIFS makes sure that there are always two trainers available. This is to ensure students’ needs gets addressed on a timely manner and they get more time with their trainer to learn.
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The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.