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Excel your future in business by completing the Certificate IV in Business at Orange College. This course will teach you everything you need to know to get started, and you will learn from industry leaders.

Find out more about the Certificate IV in Business
Are you ready to become a business professional? Get in touch with one of our friendly support people to learn more or continue reading below.
Enquire nowThis course is delivered by Orange International College Pty. Ltd. | ABN : 15 167 063 596, CRICOS Provider Code : 03446A | RTO No : 41315
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Domestic
Workplace-based | Online
Your place of work (based on workplace suitability) or/and online
Up to 52 weeks or 12 months*
*duration may vary based on mode of delivery and/or RPL and CTOn-going - various dates throughout the year
Commence your journey up the career ladder and stand out from the rest with a qualification in business administration. With a focus on growth and development, this online business administration course provides you with an increased understanding of business services, while giving you the practical skills needed to get your new job.
Upon completion, you will receive a nationally recognised certificate that provides you with a broad foundation of business and administrative skills, including the management of operations, project management, and teaches you how to compose professional business documents.
The Certificate IV in Business can be completed through a mix of studying at home and completing some assessments from your workplace. The course teaches you essential business skills and has the potential to:
Our course has high quality, interactive online learning materials and supportive trainers who are just a phone call away.


Upon successful completion of the BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business, you may apply for the following positions:
Orange College has core units and the elective units that are divided into streams: General Qualification, Finance, Leadership, Administration and Operations.
Apply critical thinking to work practices
Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment
Build and maintain business relationships
Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
Write complex documents
Apply communication strategies in the workplace
Apply critical thinking to work practices
Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment
Build and maintain business relationships
Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
Write complex documents
Apply communication strategies in the workplace
Apply critical thinking to work practices
Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment
Build and maintain business relationships
Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
Write complex documents
Apply communication strategies in the workplace
Apply critical thinking to work practices
Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment
Build and maintain business relationships
Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
Write complex documents
Apply communication strategies in the workplace
Process financial transactions
Report on financial activity
Maintain financial records
Develop personal work priorities
Develop and use emotional intelligence
Process payroll
Make presentations
Articulate, present and debate ideas
Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
Develop personal work priorities
Develop and use emotional intelligence
Manage personal and professional development
Undertake project work
Organise business meetings
Design and produce complex spreadsheets
Develop personal work priorities
Develop and use emotional intelligence
Design and produce complex text documents
Promote products and services
Implement customer service strategies
Coordinate business operational plans
Develop personal work priorities
Develop and use emotional intelligence
Apply business risk management processes


Assessment processes cover a broad range of skills and knowledge needed to demonstrate competency. All assessments of the units of competency for this qualification are conducted in accordance with the assessment guidelines and competency standards of the official Training Package for this qualification.
Assessment methods include, but are not limited to:
(Traineeship / Apprenticeship) Training undertaken at the workplace. All apprentices / trainees undertaking workplace based training for this qualification are withdrawn from routine work duties for a minimum of three hours per week, averaged over a four week cycle, for the purpose of un- dertaking structure training/learning activities (pro-rata for part time). Up to 12 months allocated time to complete the qualification.
Study methods include tutorials, self-paced online learning, workbook completion, as well as direct contact with teachers either for group or individual consultation. Monthly contact is conducted to monitor progress against the Training Plan. Trainers/assessors conduct a minimum of 4 workplace visits per year (not including the initial sign-up visit) including tutorials.
Note: Workplace based training must be agreed to by the employer, the apprentice/trainee, and the RTO if it is to be successful. The workplace must be OHS compliant at all times and the employer takes full responsibility for this matter.

Before you begin your course application, ensure you meet all the requirements listed below.
(Traineeship / Apprenticeship) Competency based training requires not just the possession of workplace related knowledge and skills, but the demonstrated ability to apply specified knowledge and skills consistently over time in a sufficient range of work contexts. The Training Plan is designed to focus on the apprentice / trainee gaining knowledge and skills to the standard performance required by the industry as detailed in the qualification.

If a certificate or statement of results is produced and verified, a credit transfer process will be initiated by Orange College in relation to the units as per the training plan. Credit transfer is a process that provides students with agreed and consistent credit outcomes for components of a qualification based on identified equivalence in content and learning outcomes between matched qualifications.” (Source: AQF)
Upon enrolment of all learning programs, Orange College’s code of practice states that all candidates for assessment will be offered RPL. This is reiterated in the student handbook and acknowledged in writing.
RPL is an assessment process that assesses an individual’s non-formal and informal learning to determine the extent to which that individual has achieved the required learning outcomes, competency outcomes, or standards for entry to, and/or partial or total completion of, a qualification.
“Recognition of prior learning is an assessment process that involves assessment of an individual’s relevant prior learning (including formal, informal and non-formal learning) to determine the credit outcomes of an individual application for credit.” (Source: AQF)
Upon successfully completing the Certificate IV in Business, you can pursue the following qualifications with Orange College.


Alternatively, you may be eligible to pursue any other AQF Level 5 qualification from any other training provider.
Certificate IV
Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping
BSB50120
Diploma of Business
BSB50420
Diploma of Leadership and Management

We pride ourselves on making the enrollment process as stress-free and relaxed as possible. Simply visit the apply page and commence the enrollment process and we will be in touch if we need any further information from you. It’s really that easy to start your career off on the right foot!
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Busy during the week? No worries, because Orange College provides weekend classes to give you round-the-clock education with added flexibility to suit your schedule.
Get involved with real simulated working environments to help you become job-ready and well-equipped with the most appropriate leadership skills to assist you in becoming a management professional.
Learn in a dynamic, proactive environment with extra activities that encourage you to think outside the box and gradually develop your skills throughout your learning journey.
Our state-of-the-art facilities are equipped with the latest resources, including modern and comfortable classrooms with projectors, communal areas (breakout room/kitchen area), printers, loan laptops* and free wi-fi to give you the best chance of success and help drive your progress in becoming job-ready. *Conditions Apply. Please contact Student Services for more details.
All our trainers and educators are experts in their field who love teaching and sharing their knowledge with students to help them exceed their learning goals.
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