This is an open entry course with no pre-requisite qualifications. To ensure you complete the course successfully, the following entry requirements apply:
- Be aged 18 years or over
- Have sound language and literacy skills (at least Year 10 English, or equivalent)
- Able to commit to the course duration and time commitment
- Learners must have access to a computer with internet and Microsoft Office tools such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, or equivalent alternatives.
- Must supply a Unique Student Identifier (USI)
- Have a valid personal email account and a telephone with a valid telephone number for learning and assessment communication, support session
Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded the nationally recognised BSB40820 Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication qualification.
The BSB40820 Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication will build your knowledge and skills in marketing and communication, and teach you additional skills to contribute in maintaining business relationships. The Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication equips you with essential skills in digital marketing, brand development, and strategic communication
Relevant Occupations:
Advertising Account Coordinator, Analyst,Assistant Account Manager (Advertising), Assistant Advertising Account Planner, Community Relations Team Leader (Local Government), Copywriter,Direct Marketing Officer, Market Research Assistant, Marketing Coordinator, Marketing Officer,
Media Assistant,Media Planner, Promotions Assistant Manager, Public Relations Officer, Sales Administrator
Students enrolled in this BSB40820 Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication course may wish to study other courses that will support them in their marketing and communication skills, as well as other business or training skills. Other options available for students may include:
- BSB50620 Diploma of Marketing and Communication
- BSB50420 Diploma of Leadership and Management
Course Duration
Learners will be required to undertake 12 units of study including 6 core units and 6 elective units. Course units are delivered sequentially and should be completed over the 12-month period. The units in each stream have been selected to give you the most comprehensive overview of that business area at a management level.
BSB40820 Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication
Core Units:
BSBCMM411 Make presentations
BSBCRT412 Articulate, present and debate ideas
BSBMKG433 Undertake marketing activities
BSBMKG435 Analyse consumer behaviour
BSBMKG439 Develop and apply knowledge of communications industry
BSBWRT411 Write complex documents
Elective Units:
BSBMKG431 Assess marketing opportunities
BSBMKG434 Promote products and services
BSBMKG440 Apply marketing communication across a convergent industry
BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices
BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace
BSBTWK401 Build and maintain business relationships
You can view the full list of units available to study within this qualification on training.gov.au.
If you wish to change one or more of your elective units, please contact us. While we endeavour to be able to provide all options, changes to elective units cannot be guaranteed.
Online Learning Experience
Support
Throughout their learning time with Right Choice Training, each learner is supported by a fully resourced learner support team trained in managing the needs of learners
Whilst completing their qualification, learners are entitled to unlimited e-mail and phone support by our experienced learner support team between Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm, so they are never left to feel ‘lost’ or stuck during their studies.
Learning Materials
Right Choice Training has developed this qualification with learner needs central to its structure.
The learning resources and materials offered in this course are designed to give learners exposure to what they would actually do in the workplace and includes learning resource pack, learning resources, structured self-learning activities, PowerPoint presentations and eLearning modules – all included in the initial enrolment fee with no more to pay.
Virtual Classroom Experience
The best thing about completing your qualification with Right Choice Training is just how effectively and easily it makes study fit in with your current lifestyle. What’s more with the online learning management system and virtual classrooms you can interact with your cohort and study just about anywhere you can find an internet connection.
Flexibility and Delivery
In addition to the accessible and easy to understand self-directed learning resources, the course gives learners additional options on how to best engage with their study commitments.
Learners will be issued online access to the specific unit of competency through Learning Management System and with the learner assessment pack as the course progresses in accordance with the units of competency sequence.
Each unit of competency will include variety of tasks such as:
- Knowledge assessment questions
- Case study
- Presentation
- Workplace/Simulated Business Project
- Interactive activities
Right Choice Training will ensure that assessment is conducted in the workplace or simulated workplace environment and that the appropriate resources are accessible to all learners to ensure demonstration of competency. Upon online submission of your assessment, the assessor will provide detail feedback and where required, you will be provided with opportunities to adjust and resubmit your assessment tasks.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
For those currently working in a marketing role, with over 5 years of marketing and communication experience, ask our friendly staff about our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) eligibility. Our expert trainer will develop a tailored training plan for you based on your existing role and experience.
Right Choice Training recognises Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) which takes into account the knowledge and skills you have already gained through your previous education and work history, attributing this to your enrolled qualification course. This may be through formal or informal training and can result in credits towards your qualification. More information can be found in the Learner Handbook.