About this course
COURSE DURATION: Within 14 months of 24 months via traineeship
The Diploma of Management is designed for those working as managers who want to extend their knowledge and capabilities in management.
The Qualification Gained
You will have the knowledge to work effectively with and lead people in achieving established goals. You will be equipped with the tools to further develop your team leadership and people management skills. You will be able to take an active part in motivating, mentoring, coaching, and developing team cohesion.
The delivery of this course
We focus on classroom-based training of small groups, combined with self-directed workbooks, some online learning and the continual support of your course trainer. Our ‘blended’ approach produces excellent training outcomes.
The Competencies Achieved
The course is composed of a series of training modules that address a set of core management skills. You will complete eight units of competency within these modules and a full training day is devoted to each module. In addition to the formal training days, there is an induction session, and interviews at the middle and the end of the course.
Here is an outline of the units of competency, within the training modules:
Customer Service
BSBCUS501B—Manage quality customer service
Financial Management
BSBFIM501A—Manage budgets and financial plans Management
BSBMGT515B—Manage operational plan
Occupational Health and Safety
BSBOHS509A—Ensure a safe workplace
Project Management
BSBPMG510A–Manage projects
Risk Management
BSBRSK501A—Manage risk
Workplace Effectiveness
BSBWOR502B—Ensure team effectiveness
BSBWOR510B—Manage personal work priorities and professional development
On-site training is available for traineeship groups of ten or more.
Pathways to success
Management is a skill that is transferable across a very broad range of business and organisational pursuits.
Here are just four:
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HR Direction
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Policy Development
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QA Performance
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As a Diploma of Management (BSB51107) graduate, you can undertake the Advanced Diploma of Management (BSB60407). Graduates also gain credit towards a series of degree courses with a range of providers.
Prerequisites to apply
The qualification is available to those with established work experience in a management role, either as a new entrant or as an existing worker traineeship.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
If you have completed other management training courses, you may be eligible for credits for some study units. We can provide an RPL kit that helps you to assemble your evidence of prior learning in a structured way. A qualified trainer and assessor will then interview you and assess your portfolio of evidence. This will determine whether you have the required management competency to qualify for RPL credits.
Traineeships
When completed as a traineeship, the course is for a total of 24 months, with formal training completed within 18 months. The traineeship can be completed sooner depending on various factors, including relevant work experience.
Financial assistance
Employers please note that government funding is available for staff completing the Diploma as a traineeship.
St Patrick’s Institute of Education is a Registered Training Organisation approved by the Australian Government to deliver this course and issue the Diploma

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