
This course is Nationally Recognised Training.

BSB40120
Certificate IV IN BUSINESS (administration)
This certification is for individuals with the skills to conduct themselves in a business environment, such as writing and understanding complex documents, workplace communication strategies and implementation and monitoring of relevant policies within the workplace. With the addition of specialisations, individuals will be able to validate their specialised focus: administration, finance, leadership, operations and procurement.
BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Administration) with OPEC College!
Elevate your career prospects and showcase your mastery of business administration with our Certificate IV program. Designed to recognize your existing skills and knowledge, our RPL pathway enables you to fast-track your certification journey. Seamlessly bridge the gap between your current expertise and industry standards, demonstrating your competence in various administrative functions.
Whether you’ve honed your skills through practical experience or previous education, our RPL assessment process acknowledges your accomplishments. Embrace the opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification, validating your ability to manage tasks such as records
maintenance, communication strategies, project coordination, and more.
Enroll now to earn your Certificate IV in Business (Administration) BSB40120 through RPL and step confidently toward a future of administrative success.
How to Achieve the Qualification
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Personalised to your needs, available on all OPEC College qualifications
RPL can provide you with nationally recognised qualifications through converting your existing skills, knowledge and experience, gained through prior work or study, into formal competencies. Gain qualifications simply through providing evidence of relevant knowledge and skills you have gained through previous work.

Free skills assessment
Fill in our pre-assessment form and we'll give you the guidance you need for the next steps to achieving your career and qualification goals.

Evidence portfolio and review
We work with you to provide evidence and we conduct gap training if needed

You're now qualified!
Your new certifications are Nationally recognised and issued by our Registered Training Organisation (RTO). You are now ready to pursue your new career opportunities!
Our RPL Process
Course Details and Structure
RPL is achieved at your own pace with our support for your evidence gathering process. This is typically completed within 2 to 4 weeks.
- Nationally Recognised Training, accredited with ASQA under the Australian Training Framework
*We have open enrollment which means you can start whenever you are ready.
Units that will be assessed
Total number of units = 12 (6 core units plus 6 elective units)
Core units
- BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices
- BSBTEC404 Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment
- BSBTWK401 Build and maintain business relationships
- BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
- BSBWRT411 Write complex documents
- BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace
Elective Units
- BSBAUD412 Work within compliance frameworks
- BSBOPS401 Coordinate business resources
- BSBOPS405 Organise business meetings
- BSBTEC401 Design and produce complex text documents
- BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities
- BSBPEF401 Manage personal health and wellbeing
NOTE: The elective unit options listed represent the OPEC College approved elective unit options offered. This is a reduced list from the qualification packaging rules specified electives list. If you would like an elective unit that is not included in this list, please speak to your Trainer/Assessor.
Work Outcomes & Career Pathways
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
Course Fees
- Full RPL Achieved – $1295.00
Enrolment fee of $500 and the balance may be paid upon completion.

Payment Options
A range of flexible payment plans are available and can be set up at the enrolment stage.
Current government funding models possibly available to OPEC College students are found on the Funding page, click here for more information.
Entry Requirements
Formal Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification, however please read through the following information to assess if you have the English language and literacy skills necessary to successfully complete this course.
Pathways
Due to the ASCF core skills of learning, reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy involved in this course, it is suggested that you have successfully completed year 12 or have completed a Certificate III.

Enrolment Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) Testing
It is a procedure during our enrolment process to email everyone a link to participate in a short online LLN test that will check your current learning, reading, writing, oral communication and numeracy skills and from these results, allow us to offer you the necessary support needed, if any, to help you successfully complete this course.
Technical Requirements
Please see the technical requirements below, as you will need access to a modern personal computer and the internet to study this course. In addition, you will need to be able to use this computer, including basic word processing, use of Microsoft Office software and electronic communication platforms and internet search engines.
Windows PC / Laptop / Tablet: Windows 7 (or higher) • Latest version of Chrome • Microsoft Office (2010 or higher) • Latest Flash Player • Latest Adobe PDF Reader
Apple Mac: Mac OS X 10.6 (or higher) • Latest version of Chrome or Safari • Microsoft Office for Mac (2010 or higher) • Latest Flash Player • Latest Adobe PDF Reader
Android: Android latest version • Latest version of Chrome
iPhone & iPad: iOS latest version • Latest version of Chrome (*Students using an iPad or iPhone will need to upload documents from a Laptop, PC or have a Dropbox account)