Charles Darwin University (CDU TAFE)
12 months full-time or 18 months part-time
Develop essential leadership and management capabilities to advance your career as a supervisor or team leader. This Certificate IV equips emerging managers with practical skills in workplace leadership, team coordination, and business operations across diverse industries.
There are no specific entry requirements for this course. However, it is preferred that candidates hold a BSB30120 Certificate III in Business or similar qualification, or have vocational experience in a business or management-related role. A pre-enrolment interview will be conducted to determine study options. A Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation will help identify any areas where you may need additional support. Students will need access to a computer with appropriate setup for the online learning platform Learnline.
Core units (240 hours): Demonstrate leadership in the workplace, lead effective workplace relationships, coordinate business operational plans, apply communication strategies in the workplace, and lead and facilitate a team. Elective units (330 hours) include leading difficult conversations, applying critical thinking to work practices, communicating effectively as a workplace leader, implementing and monitoring WHS policies and procedures, applying business risk management processes, promoting innovation in team environments, and facilitating continuous improvement. Students must complete 5 core units and 7 elective units, with 4 electives selected from Group A and up to 3 from Groups A and B.
CDU is the Northern Territory's largest training provider, offering industry-ready skills and experience. The institution provides expert lecturers and industry professionals, access to first-class facilities, recognition of prior learning to qualify faster, and packages into higher education for most courses. CDU's people-first approach ensures a supportive learning environment with flexibility to balance study, work, and family life.
Upon completion, graduates can pursue careers as frontline sales managers, team leaders, production supervisors, warehouse supervisors, and other supervisory and management roles across various industries. The qualification provides pathways to further study, including the BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management. Graduates with Certificate IV qualifications can receive advanced standing of up to 40 credit points when enrolling in a 3 or 4-year Bachelor degree in the same field.