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Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management

BSB60420

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Management and Leadership Roles

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Overview

If you have professional experience in management or team leadership, you may be eligible for the BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management. This qualification focuses on leadership and management in Australian organisations. It’s designed to assess your existing knowledge and is applicable across sectors as diverse as mining, business, defence, and police.

The Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management looks at your initiative and judgement in planning and implementing leadership and management responsibilities. By choosing this certificate, you will demonstrate the skills necessary for leadership roles in the modern workplace. You’ll have the proven ability to process complex information, solve problems, and share knowledge with a wider team.

Transform your real work experience into a nationally recognised leadership and management qualification and elevate your career today.

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Is this qualification right for you?

The Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management BSB60420 helps experienced professionals transform their knowledge into nationally recognised industry qualifications. Check your eligibility.

Your Experience Snapshot

Apply for this Diploma if you have practical experience with leadership roles in a professional setting. This may include developing others' critical thinking, managing knowledge and information, and being responsible for personal and professional development.

Who This Is Suitable for

Leaders/managers with 2-3 years of experience

Higher-ranking military and emergency services personnel

Heads of department

Senior team leaders

Leaders supporting employee and industrial relations

Industries Commonly Eligible

Public Sector

Mid Level

Business

Management Level

Defence

Operational Level

Security & Risk

Operational Level

Mining

Management Level

Police & Emergency Services

Mid Level

Professional Services

Management Level

Education & Training

Management Level

Don’t see your exact role? That’s okay—we assess your responsibilities and experience, not just your job title.

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What Does Eligibility Mean?

Relevant work experience
Evidence of skills and knowledge
Nationally recognised qualifications

How RPL Works

Our streamlined RPL process turns your years of experience into a nationally recognised qualification—fast.

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Provide documentation of your work experience, skills, and achievements.

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Our experienced assessors review your evidence against qualification requirements.

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Get Qualified

Our experienced assessors review your evidence against qualification requirements.

Assessors check documentation like work portfolios, position descriptions, reference letters, and training certificates to verify skills and qualifications.They also map experience by examining job roles, projects delivered, applied skills, and real-world problem-solving examples.

Units and Competencies

Explore the core and elective units where your experience is assessed for this nationally recognised qualification.

Require Qualification Structure

Qualification Overview

The Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management applies to individuals across multiple industries. Securing this qualification demonstrates that you have specialised knowledge and skills, as well as experience in leadership and management. It can help you expand your career with leadership roles in a broad range of industries including mining, business, government, and construction.

  • 10 units total: 5 core units + 5 elective units.
  • Elective units are chosen in line with general industry requirements and best practices.

BSBCRT611 Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving

Think critically to develop structured solutions and overcome complex organisational issues.

BSBLDR601 Lead and manage organisational change

Play a dedicated role in leading and managing organisational change.

BSBLDR602 Provide leadership across the organisation

Demonstrate senior leadership behaviour.

BSBOPS601 Develop and implement business plans

Take a senior role in the success of an organisation.

BSBSTR601 Manage innovation and continuous improvement

Develop and sustain an environment that encourages and rewards continuous professional development.

  • Use initiative and judgement to implement a range of management functions.
  • Identify and analyse data from a variety of sources, and transfer that knowledge to others.
  • Demonstrate creative or conceptual skills to express ideas.
  • Demonstrate skills in responding to complex problems.

Gaining this certificate through Recognition of Prior Learning qualifies you for careers in multiple industries. You’ll demonstrate the knowledge required to flourish in areas such as business administration, business development, strategic planning, and team leading.

 

Furthermore, you’ll turn your existing skills into a formal qualification. You can also use your professional experience as credit towards studying for further qualifications and expanding your career paths. Potential job roles include chief data officer, contact centre manager, work health and safety practitioner, and conveyancing manager.

Job outcomes and salary insights

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$80,400 - $115,187

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Industry Demand

Growing Across Multiple Sectors

Employment Outlook 

Salary data based on Australian Bureau of Statistics and industry sources. Individual outcomes may vary based on experience, location, and role.

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  • Certificate III: $1,095
  • Certificate IV: $1,395
  • Diploma: $1,895
  • Advanced Diploma: $2,200
  • Graduate Diploma: $3,600

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What this qualification can lead to

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With qualifying experience, graduates can progress into senior leadership positions across multiple industries. Job titles include manager, area manager, senior manager, head of department, and senior team leader.

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What is an Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management?

The Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management is a professional qualification designed to recognise your existing experience in management and leadership roles. 

 

This diploma transforms your hard work and achievements into a nationally recognised qualification. It demonstrates to potential employers that you possess the capacity to lead others and operate a business at the highest level. 

Obtaining an Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management through RPL can lead to employment in a wide range of managerial roles. At the advanced diploma level, your leadership and management experience is complemented by specialist skills and knowledge in a range of contexts.

Yes, the Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management is nationally recognised across Australia. It’s issued under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and meets the Higher Education Standards framework. 

Submitting an application for this diploma is definitely worthwhile. Any professionals with managerial roles who wish to formalise their experience can do so in a brief period of time, compared with studying the same qualification. The forecast for advanced managerial roles is positive, and if you wish to advance to higher roles, the Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management can greatly improve your chances. 

 

If you’re unsure whether this is the right qualification, check your eligibility by booking a free appraisal.

No. We can recognise relevant leadership and management experience gained overseas, provided it can be properly documented. However, because this is an Australian nationally recognised qualification, applicants must have a connection to Australia, such as Australian citizenship, permanent residency, valid work rights, or employment with an Australian-owned or Australian-operating organisation.

It takes 14 days from receipt of enrolment and payment to officially award your qualification. Alternatively, you can take advantage of our VIP Fast-Track service, where it can be processed in 7 days. Contact our team to learn more. 

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