Business courses
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Articulation, Credit Transfers
Requirements for Qualifications
Information Business Courses
Australian Pacific College (APC) offers courses in Businnes ranging from Certificate II level to Advance Diploma level. All our courses are nationally recognised qualifications through the Australian Government's Vocational Education and Training Advisory Board (VETAB) of New South Wales .The courses are approved for overseas students and listed with CRICOS numbers. The courses are designed to maximise both the academic and professional pursuits of students by creating pathways to employment opportunities and further education in their respective fields. You can enrol in one or a number of courses.
Term Dates
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Term 2 |
Term 3 |
Term 4 |
2008 |
04 February to 04 April |
28 April to 27 June |
21 July to 19 September |
13 October to 12 December |
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2009 |
02 February to 03 April |
28 April to 26 June |
20 July to 18 September |
12 October to 11 December |
General course information
Australian Pacific College (APC) offers business and IT courses for those students who wish to gain a broad understanding of the main functional areas of business and IT and to develop skills necessary for practical application of knowledge within these functional areas. The Business courses offer a useful and practical qualification for students interested in a career in business administration, sales, marketing or management.
Course content and structure
The Business and IT courses are structured around four 9-week terms (36 weeks per calendar year). Typically, you would complete 3 subjects (modules) per term, depending on the electives you choose. These courses are completed via a combination of classroom attendance and student self study. Assessment is competency-based and varies from one module to another. The core modules for both Business and IT courses focus on areas such as business communication, business accounting, the business environment, and workplace safety.You progress through the modules, starting at Certificate 11 and CertificateIII, through to Certificate IV and on to Diploma if you wish. The list of modules at each level is shown below.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
Students may be eligible to obtain credits for individual modules as a result of experience gained in employment in relevant business fields or from previous training or education. A fee is payable for assessing your RPL status. Download RPL Application Form. Read the RPL Policy.
Articulation, Credit Transfers and Learning Pathways
APC diploma graduates can continue their studies in business, IT, marketing, accounting or management in the second year of a related undergraduate program at most Australian Universities, provided they meet all the University’s requirements. If you are interested in this pathway, please make inquiries at APC.
Pre-Requisites for entry into the Business or IT courses
Academic - Australian year 11 or equivalent.
English Language Proficiency- Successful completion of English for Business and IT at APC or successful completion of 10 weeks of English at the Intermediate level at APC or IELTS (International English Language Testing System) proficiency level of 5.5 or above.
Course Length
Cert II – 1 term (9 weeks of study)
Cert III – 6 months
Cert IV – 1 year
Diploma – 1.5 years
Advanced Diploma – 2 years
Course Fee
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BSB20101 Certificate II in Business
ANTA Requirement for Qualification:
12 competencies in total; a minimum of 8 units from common domain (incl. BSBCMN211A), 4 units
from BSB01 or other training package with a minimum of 2 units from level 2, 2 units from level 1 or 3.
Business Skill Development
BSBCMN208A Deliver a service to customers
BSBCMN217A Process customer feedback
BSBCMN203A Communicate in the Workplace
BSBCMN209A Provide information to clients
Introduction to the Business Environment
BSBCMN201A Work effectively in a business environment
BSBCMN204A Work effectively with others
BSBCMN206A Process and maintain workplace information
BSBCMN313A Maintain Environmental Procedures
BSBCMN211A Participate in workplace safety procedures
Business Accounting
BSBCMN207A Prepare and process financial/business documents
BSBCMN308A Maintain financial records
THHGFA01B Process financial transactions
BSB30101 Certificate III in Business
ANTA Requirement for Qualification:
12 competencies in total; a minimum of 8 units from common domain (incl. BSBCMN311A), 4 units from BSB01 or other training package with a minimum of 2 units from level 3, 2 from level 2 or 4. Note that BSBFLM303B is considered to be in the Common domain according to the BSB01 training package documentation.
Effective workskills
BSBCMN301A Exercise initiative in a business environment
BSBCMN302A Organise personal work priorities and development
BSBFLM303A Contribute to effective workplace relationships
Basic management skills
BSBCMN312A Support innovation and change
BSBCMN304A Contribute to personal skill development and learning
BSBCMN311A Maintain workplace safety (compulsory)
Introduction to the Business Environment
BSBCMN201A Work effectively in a business environment
BSBCMN204A Work effectively with others
BSBCMN206A Process and maintain workplace information
BSBCMN313A Maintain Environmental Procedures
BSBCMN211A Participate in workplace safety procedures
Effective Sales Skills
BSBSLS301A Develop product knowledge
BSBSLS302A Identify sales prospects
BSBSLS303A Present a sales solution
BSB30301 Certificate III in Business (Sales)
ANTA Requirement for Qualification:
12 competencies in total, a minimum of 5 units from the Sales domain, a minimum of 3 units from the Common domain at level 3 (incl. BSBCMN311A), 4 units from BSB01 or other training package with min of 2 from level 3, 2 from level 2 or 4. Note that BSBFLM303B is considered to be in the Common domain according to the training package.
Effective Sales Skills
BSBSLS301A Develop product knowledge
BSBSLS302A Identify sales prospects
BSBSLS303A Present a sales solution
Sales management
BSBSLS304A Secure prospect commitment
BSBSLS305A Support post sale activities
BSBCMN309A Recommend products and services
Effective Worksills
BSBCMN301A Exercise initiative in a business environment
BSBCMN302A Organise personal work priorities and development
BSBFLM303B Contribute to effective workplace relationships
BSBCMN304A Contribute to personal skill development and learning
Basic management skills
BSBCMN312A Support innovation and change
BSBCMN304A Contribute to personal skill development and learning
BSBCMN311A Maintain workplace safety (compulsory)
BSB40701 Certificate IV in Business (Marketing)
ANTA Requirement for Qualification:
10 competencies in total; a minimum of 4 units from Marketing domain, a minimum of 3 units from the Common Business domains at level 4, 3 units from BSB01 or other training package with min of 2 from level 4, 2 from level 3 or diploma.
Introduction to Marketing Concepts
BSBMKG401A Profile the market
BSBMKG403A Analyse market data
Developing The Market
BSBCMN405A Analyse and present research information
BSBMKG405A Implement and monitor marketing activities
BSBMKG407A Make a presentation
Customer Service
BSBMKG406A Build client relationships
BSBCMN409A Promote Products and Services
BSBCMN410A Coordinate implementation of customer service strategies
Utilising Business Resources
BSBCMN404A Develop teams and individuals
BSBCMN407A Coordinate business resources
Financial Reporting
BSBCMN408A Report on financail activity
BSBADM 408A Prepare financial reports
BSB50401 Diploma of Business Management
ANTA Requirement for Qualification:
8 competencies in total; a minimum of 5 units from the Strategic Management domain, a minimum of 3 units from BSB01 or other training package with min of 2 from diploma level, 1 from level 4 or advanced diploma.
APC Award Requirements:
9 competencies in total, comprising 5 units from Strategic Management domain, 5 units from the Marketing domain.
Marketing Concepts
BSBMKG502A Establish and adjust the marketing mix
BSBMKG503A Develop a marketing communications plan
Workplace Safety
BSBMGT505A Ensure a safe workplace
Marketing Management
BSBMKG505A Review marketing performance
BSBMGT501A Market services and concepts to internal customers
Performance Management
BSBMGT506A Recruit, select and induct staff
BSBMGT502A Manage people performance
Management Accounting
BSBMGT503A Prepare budgets and financial plans
BSBMGT504A Manage budgets and financial plans
BSB50701 Diploma of Business Marketing
ANTA Requirement for Qualification:
8 competencies in total; a minimum of 5 units from the Marketing domain, a minimum of 3 units from BSB01 or other training package with min of 2 from diploma level, 1 from level 4 or advanced diploma.
APC Award Requirements:
10 competencies in total, comprising 5 units from Marketing domain, 5 units from the Strategic Management domain.
Marketing Concepts
BSBMKG502A Establish and adjust the marketing mix
BSBMKG503A Develop a marketing communications plan
Marketing Solutions
BSBMKG504A Implement a marketing solution
BSBMKG501A Evaluate marketing opportunities
Workplace Safety
BSBMGT505A Ensure a safe workplace
Marketing Management
BSBMKG505A Review marketing performance
BSBMGT501A Market services and concepts to internal customers
Recruitment and Selection
BSBHR506A Manage recruitment selection and induction process
BSBHR507A Manage separation/termination
Management Accounting
BSBMGT503A Prepare budgets and financial plans
BSBMGT504A Manage budgets and financial plans
BSB60601 Advanced Diploma of Business Marketing
ANTA Requirement for Qualification:
8 competencies in total; a minimum of 5 units from the Marketing domain, a minimum of 3 units from BSB01 or other training package with min of 2 from Advanced Diploma level, 1 from Diploma level.
Strategic Marketing Planning
BSBMKG601A Develop marketing strategies
BSBMKG602A Develop a marketing plan
Marketing Campaigns
BSBMKG604A Develop and direct marketing campaigns
International Marketing
BSBMKG605A Evaluate international marketing opportunities
BSBMKG606A Manage international marketing programmes
Strategic Management
BSBMGT601A Contribute to strategic direction
BSBMGT602A Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plans
Business Planning
BSBMGT603A Review and develop business plans
Excellence in Leadership
BSBMGT604A Manage business operations
BSBMGT605A Provide leadership across the organisation
BSB60201 Advanced Diploma of Business Management
ANTA Requirement for Qualification:
8 competencies in total; a minimum of 5 units from the Strategic Management domain, a minimum of 3 units from BSB01 or other training package with min of 2 from Advanced Diploma level, 1 from Diploma level.
International Marketing
BSBMKG605A Evaluate international marketing opportunities
BSBMKG606A Manage international marketing programmes
Strategic Management
BSBMGT601A Contribute to strategic direction
BSBMGT602A Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic plans
Business Planning
BSBMGT603A Review and develop business plans
Excellence in Leadership
BSBMGT604A Manage business operations
BSBMGT605A Provide leadership across the organisation
Strategic Innovation
BSBMGT608A Manage innovation and continuous improvement
BSBMGT609A Manage risk
Marketing Campaigns
BSBMKG604A Develop and direct marketing campaigns