BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management
The BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management is a highly sought after qualification designed to develop your leadership skills to management level. This course will assist you to develop initiative and judgement in planning, organising, and monitoring employee’s workloads as well as your own.
You will learn to communicate and support individuals and teams to meet organisational or enterprise requirements and strategies. Learn to identify, analyse and synthesise from a variety of sources and transfer their knowledge to others.
People with a disability are encouraged to apply.
How to Enrol
To enrol into this course, please complete the enrolment forms using the APPLY NOW button above. As part of the enrolment form you will complete a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) assessment. It is a requirement of our government regulator, ASQA, that we assess the LLN of all students prior to enrolment. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Once you have been accepted into your course, you will receive an email roughly one week prior to course commencement. This will include student log in details and information about your Zoom classroom or campus-based venue.
What makes this course different?
At MSATPD, we are renowned for our high-quality resources, experienced and dedicated trainers, and supportive administrative staff. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our exceptional course completion rates, which are among the highest in Australia. As a smaller RTO we are able to get to know each of our learners and how we can help them succeed throughout their studies with us. We pride ourselves on providing an engaging and supportive learning environment that helps students achieve their goals and succeed in their careers.
RTO Number: 21526
Course Fees 2025
Fees are inclusive of all materials.
All enrolments are subject to our Refund and Transfer Policy, please click here for the relevant details.
Depending on your individual circumstances, this course may be tax deductible.
Course fees must be paid prior to course commencement. Up to $600 will be taken as a deposit for upfront payments, with the balance to be paid via a payment plan or Request for Invoice/purchase order (eg. if your employer/agency is paying).
No tuition fee will be charged to eligible Skills First students who self-identify as being of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent. Students may still be charged a Materials Fee.
Please note: Government funding will not be available for this qualification through MSATPD in 2025.
Concession Eligibility
To be eligible for the concession price for short courses and Certificate & Diploma (Non-Funded only), you must be one of the following:
Monash and other students
Monash Staff
Monash Alumni
Health Care Card and Pension Card holders
The Nationally Recognised Diploma of Leadership and Management course is delivered in the classroom or on Zoom, depending on the timetable you choose.
Timetables option include one day per month for approximately 13 months, or fortnightly evening sessions for approximately 13 months. Refer to our current timetable options in the blue boxes below (click on each one to see the full details).
Total classroom hours: 84.5 hours total
Estimated homework hours: 12 hours per month
This qualification consists of 12 units.
- BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
- BSBOPS502 Manage business operational plans
- BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
- BSBLDR523 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
- BSBCRT511 Develop critical thinking in others
- BSBCMM511 Communicate with influence
- BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement
- BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development
- BSBHRM415 Coordinate recruitment and onboarding
- BSBLDR522 Manage People Performance
- BSBHRM523 Coordinate the learning and development of teams and individuals
- BSBTWK501 Lead diversity and inclusion
Knowledge
Students will require a sound understanding of how to navigate computers along with software (Word, PowerPoint), opening and closing documents, saving documents, formatting documents, typing and using the internet for searching and emails. Students who are not confident using computers are welcome to enrol in one of the short computer courses provided by MSA Training and Professional Development.
Students are required to fill out a Language Literacy and Numeracy assessment during the enrolment process. For those with difficulty filling out the LLN form MSA Training and Professional Development offers a beginners’ ESL and individual ESL classes. During enrolment students will also undergo a pre-training review which will help make sure this course is right for you and identify any additional support you may need.
Attendance
Students who are unable to attend all sessions of their chosen timetable may need to make-up those sessions in other timetables to be able to successfully complete their qualification.
Group-work is required for this qualification and students will be assessed on their level of participation.
Students are required to attend a minimum of 85% of their classes. If you are unable to meet the minimum attendance, you may be required to take make-up sessions in a different timetable.
Assessment methods and requirements
Assessments will involve students working in groups for role-plays and projects. Written assessments and case studies to obtain learner knowledge will be conducted in the classroom and as homework.
Assessments are to be submitted to your trainer within 4 weeks of the unit/cluster.
Technology
Please ensure you have a laptop with Microsoft Word, or equivalent, for campus-based classes.
A computer with Microsoft Word, or equivalent, sufficient internet connection, camera and mic for zoom classes, before enrolling into this qualification.
For an enhanced learning experience, it is strongly recommended to use a second monitor while studying this course via Zoom, as it will provide greater convenience and flexibility.
Options available
- Payment in full
- Payment by employer (invoice)
- Payment plans
We do not accept cash payments.
Please note: Government funding will not be available for this qualification through MSATPD in 2025.
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Credit Transfers (CT)
Credit Transfer is a process used to recognise qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by any other RTO or TAFE. If you have successfully completed any of the units in the course in which you are enrolling, or their equivalent, you may be eligible for credit transfer. Where credit transfer is granted you will be considered to have already successfully completed the unit(s), and will not have to participate in training or assessment activities for that unit(s). In determining where credit transfer may be granted, MSA Training and Professional Development must be confident of the currency of the applicant’s knowledge. In fields where practice/technology is changing rapidly, credit transfer may not be granted where knowledge of unit(s) has dated.
MSA Training and Professional Development will recognise AQF qualifications and Statements of Attainment issued by any RTO.
To apply for a credit transfer, please complete the Application for credit transfer form and email it to msa-monashtraining@monash.edu
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
RPL is an assessment process that gives an individual (you) an opportunity to gain formal recognition—i.e. a qualification or statement of attainment— for knowledge and skills you have attained through informal learning, work and life experiences. If you think you may be able to gain RPL for any of the units for this qualification, please speak to us to request and RPL Information Handout.
At MSA Training and Professional Development, the mental health and well-being of our learners, trainers, and staff are of paramount importance. We recognise that the challenges of modern life can affect anyone, which is why we have established partnerships with various services within the University. These collaborations are designed to provide essential support to our community, ensuring that help is readily accessible whenever it is needed.
To enhance the capabilities of our team, we offer regular professional development sessions for our trainers and staff. This ongoing training equips them with the necessary skills and knowledge to offer first-response support to individuals facing mental health challenges. We believe that a well-informed and compassionate team can make a significant difference in the lives of those in need.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health issues, we encourage you to reach out for help. For more information, please visit: Mental Health Resources.
Additionally, we invite you to explore the wide range of support services available through MSA Training and Professional Development. Click here to discover the resources and assistance that can make a positive impact on your well-being and that of those around you. Your mental health matters, and we are here to help.
This qualification opens up a world of opportunities…….
Advanced Diploma level qualifications in a similar field (eg. BSB61015 Advanced Diploma of Management) would be a suitable training pathway and would support career progression. The Diploma of Leadership and Management from MSA Training and Professional Development can also be used as a pathway into several tertiary qualifications within MSA University. If this is your goal, please discuss the entry requirements with us.
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Angel Pavithra VJ Naido
Angel Pavithra VJ Naido is a dynamic Business Enthusiast and Agile Project Management Strategist, specialising in driving digital transformation and sustainable finance. With a passion for learning, Angel is a proactive and driven communicator known for her charisma and ability to inspire. She thrives on delivering innovative solutions that foster growth and transformation in the business world. With leadership experience managing cross-cultural teams in global MNCs, and a background in finance, psychology, and education, Angel creates impactful learning experiences that combine technical expertise with a strong understanding of organizational dynamics.
“I value hearing learners’ voices in the classroom, encouraging them to share their experiences to foster a collaborative and engaging learning environment.”
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Anna Mastwyk
For the past 28 years, Anna has worked as a Learning & Development Consultant, Facilitator, Assessor and Study Coach providing competency-based training and assessment in industry.
She facilitates and assesses competency-based training, and designs learning resources and assessment tools. Anna has worked with MSA Training and Professional development since 2014 and specialises in teaching and assessing in Cert IV in Training and Assessment as well as Diploma of Leadership and Management.
Anna is passionate about sharing her knowledge and encourages experiential and flexible learning with a strong emphasis on the transfer of knowledge into the workplace.
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Natasha Brown
Natasha is an experienced trainer with 20+ years in the VET sector whilst also working concurrently in industry. Natasha’s view of training is that training should be transformational achieving improved performance and knowledge – and not training for training’s sake. Training in Training and Assessment has been something Natasha has considerable experience in and brings a wealth of lived experience.
This qualification is available to be taught at your workplace for groups of 8 or more employees. Find out more here.