Charles Darwin University (CDU TAFE)
12 months full-time or 18 months part-time
Gain industry-ready business skills with CDU's Certificate III in Business, a nationally accredited qualification preparing you for administrative, clerical, and operational roles. Study flexibly online or on campus with support from expert lecturers and access to first-class facilities.
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. However, a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital Literacy (LLND) evaluation is conducted to identify any areas where you may need additional support. Students require 24/7 access to assessments and learning resources on CDU's online learning platform Learnline, so appropriate computer setup is necessary.
The course comprises 13 units of competency across core and elective areas. Core units (220 hours) include: Apply Critical Thinking Skills in a Team Environment, Support Personal Well-being in the Workplace, Participate in Sustainable Work Practices, Use Inclusive Work Practices, Assist with Maintaining Workplace Safety, and Engage in Workplace Communication. Elective units (185-280 hours) cover Technology (Design and Produce Business Documents, Spreadsheets, Electronic Presentations, Write Simple Documents), Business Competence (Organise Personal Work Priorities), Customer & Client Engagement (Deliver and Monitor Service to Customers, Process Customer Complaints), Business Administration (Process Financial Transactions, Process Payroll, Organise Schedules), and Personal Finance. Total nominal hours: 405-500.
CDU is the Northern Territory's largest training provider offering industry-ready skills and experience. The institution provides expert lecturers and industry professionals, first-class facilities, recognition of prior learning to qualify faster, and flexible study options balancing work, family and study commitments. CDU offers a people-first approach with a supportive learning environment and packages into higher education for most courses.
Graduates can pursue careers as Customer Service Advisers, Data Entry Operators, Information Desk Clerks, Administrative Assistants, Office Administrators, Personal Assistants, Payroll Officers, Receptionists, and Word Processing Operators. The qualification provides a pathway to further training, including progression to BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business and other advanced qualifications in business and management fields.
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