BSB50120

Diploma of Business (Operations)

Are you interested in earning the BSB50120 Diploma of Business (Operations) through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)? You may be eligible to receive this qualification based on the work you’ve already done. And, you could do it without having to complete any additional study.

Our Skills Recognition Advisors can conduct a free preliminary assessment to confirm your eligibility.

Find out if you are eligible for this qualification by calling us on 1300 793 002, or apply here.

What is the Diploma of Business (Operations) about?

The Diploma of Business (Operations) is a specialty version of the Diploma of Business available to complete by Recognition of Prior Learning.

This qualification is a widely transferable qualification across industries and occupations. As businesses have to fulfil their objectives, operations is the bread and butter of keeping a business or organisation in existence. Diploma of Business (Operations) starts with the skills, knowledge and responsibilities that meet the everyday operational needs of a business or organisation.

Your business operations experience can help you achieve the Diploma of Business (Operations) through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

A total of 12 units of competency must be completed in Diploma of Business (Operations). The units of competency required are:

5 core units; plus
7 elective units.

The 5 core units are mandatory for every student completing the qualification.

When you look at the core units you can see that these key competencies are valued in workplaces across the country:

Developing critical thinking skills in colleagues – Developing other colleagues so they have the ability to sort and organise facts, data and other information as they clarify a problem and develop the most effective solutions to solve the problem.
Sound financial management
Sound resource management, whether it is physical resources, intellectual resources, digital resources or people
Sustainable practices from a management level – examining how you manage the operations of a business to minimise its social, economic and environmental impact whilst promoting its positive footprint in the world.
Communication skills that are required for effective teams

From there, the elective units of competency are chosen from the specialty list to reflect your operational responsibilities, skills and knowledge.

The Diploma of Business (Operations) electives are consistent with the skills and knowledge that sound operational practices require such as managing operational plans, risks, records, finances, policies and systems.

7 elective units are required to complete this specialisation. We work with your experience and career direction to identify the best elective units for your situation.

Where to Start with RPL for BSB50120 Diploma of Business (Operations)?

Your experience in your working life can help you achieve BSB50120 Diploma of Business (Operations) through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL).

Find out if you are eligible for this qualification by calling us on 1300 793 002, or apply here

Case Studies

Find out how others have used a Diploma of Leadership and Management to get ahead in their careers…

DEREK – Dream Job After 70 Knock Backs

Before converting his 27 year military career with RAAF into nationally recognised qualifications through RPL, Derek had applied for close to 70 jobs and been knocked back for all of them. Then he landed his dream job!

MEREDITH– Career Pivot in Uncertain Times

Project manager and business consultant, Meredith Williams recently achieved a Diploma of Project Management through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL). In this story Meredith discusses, career pivoting in uncertain times, gaining skills through working rather than studying, and the value of turning her career experience into qualifications through RPL.

BRENDAN – Taming the Black Dog

Police Officer – Brendan Maccione recently achieved five Diplomas and a Certificate III through RPL. A great result for anyone, but particularly significant for Brendan who reached breaking point in a café with his young children, and had to open up about the fact he was suffering PTSD.

More Information About Qualification,
Fees and The Recognition of Prior Learning Process

Fees & Payment

RPL Process

RPL Process

How does the RPL process work?

We conduct a free preliminary skills assessment and give you a report
You tell us the qualifications you want and provide evidence
You receive nationally recognised qualifications!

Let's step this out a bit more:

Step 1. We conduct a free preliminary skills assessment and give you a report.
The RPL process begins with a conversation with one of our Skills Recognition Advisors.

You tell us what you're looking for and where you want to go
You provide a few easily accessible documents
You'll be sent a report within 48 hours. This will include a breakdown of costs involved and lists the qualifications:
- you could be eligible for right now;
- you could be eligible for if you are able to provide some further evidence (and we'll share with you what the gaps are and the evidence we'd need); or
- if training would be your best option. We don't offer the training so we'll give you some information about how to locate a training organisation who delivers what you are looking for.

This is cost-free and obligation-free.

Step 2. You tell us the qualifications you want and provide evidence
You can make an informed decision about which qualifications are best for you and your career. Once this is confirmed, we can complete the process.

We tell you exactly what evidence we need to establish your competency in the units that make up a qualification
You provide your evidence, then you can sit back and relax!
We match the evidence to the units. This is called mapping. Other providers may get you to do this yourself.

Step 3. You receive nationally recognised qualifications!
Congratulations! Your experience has been validated and translated into nationally recognised qualifications.

To save you time, we submit all the paperwork to the government for you. This formalises your qualifications.
You receive your qualifications though both email and post, within 14 days. Or, with our VIP Fast-Track Service, you can have them in just 7 days.