Rationale
Certificate III in Business 'Business in Schools' program is offered as a senior subject where students learn what it takes to become a Business Professional. Students achieve skills in leadership, innovation, customer service, personal management and financial literacy – incorporating the delivery of a range of projects and services within their school community. Micro business opportunities are also explored.
Entry Requirements
Students must have a passion for and/or interest in working in the Business Services industry and/or pursuing further tertiary pathways (e.g. Certificate IV, Diploma and Bachelor of Business). They must have good quality written and spoken communication skills and enthusiasm / motivation to participate in a range of projects.
Course Structure
This course is a combination of theory and practical-based learning, designed to give students a thorough understanding of how the theory components apply to real-life situations. A total of 13 units, 6 core unit and 7 elective units are covered in this course.
CORE units
BSBCRT311 Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment
BSBPEF201 Support personal wellbeing in the workplace
BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices
BSBTWK301 Use inclusive work practices
BSBWHS311 Assist with maintaining workplace safety
BSBXCM301 Engage in workplace communication
ELECTIVE units
BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities
FNSFLT301 Be MoneySmart
BSBXTW301 Work in a team
BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents
BSBWRT311 Write simple documents
BSBTEC303 Create electronic presentations
BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers
Assessment
Learning experiences will be achieved by students working alongside an experienced Business Teacher (Program Deliverer) – incorporating delivery of a range of projects and services within their school community. This includes participation in R U OK? Mental Health Awareness Week – Team Project and a Major Project where students design and plan for a new product or service, as part of the Binnacle Boss Entrepreneurship Program.
A range of teaching/learning strategies will be used to deliver the competencies. These include:
- Practical tasks / experience
- Hands-on activities involving customer service
- Group projects
e-Learning projects
Evidence contributing towards competency will be collected throughout the program. This process allows a student's competency to be assessed in a holistic approach that integrates a range of competencies.
NOTE: From time to time, project delivery may require a mandatory 'outside subject' component (e.g. before or after school).
Pathways
The Certificate III in Business will be used by students seeking to enter the Business Services industries and/or pursuing further tertiary pathways (e.g. Certificate IV, Diploma and Bachelor of Business). For example:
- Business Owner
- Business Manager
- Customer Service Manager
Costs
Fees include - all course resources, training and support provided by qualified and experienced trainers and assessors. All fees are estimates only—confirmed costs will be communicated with students who select the course when available.
A course cost of $310.00 applies to Certificate III in Business paid in instalments.
IMPORTANT PROGRAM DISCLOSURE STATEMENT (PDS) | This Subject Outline is to be read in conjunction with Binnacle Training's Program Disclosure Statement (PDS). The PDS sets out the services and training products Binnacle Training provides and those services carried out by the 'Partner School' (i.e. the delivery of training and assessment services). To access Binnacle's PDS, visit: http://www.binnacletraining.com.au/rto.php and select 'RTO Files'. |
ALL INFORMATION IS CORRECT AT TIME OF PRINTING BUT SUBJECT TO CHANGE
Date of publication on June 2021