Ready to Pursue an Exciting Career with BSB80120 – Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning)?
This qualification applies to leaders and managers in an organisation where learning is used to build organisational capability. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include RTO Manager, Academic Manager, Director of Studies, Program Manager, Principal Executive Officer, Faculty Manager, and RTO Director.
Why Study This Course
This qualification equips you with the strategic leadership and management skills needed to drive organisational learning and capability development. You will develop expertise in collaborative leadership, critical thinking, financial strategy, and innovative practice — preparing you for senior management roles across education, training, and corporate environments. Graduates are well-positioned for roles such as RTO Manager, Director of Studies, Program Manager, Faculty Manager, and General Manager, with clear pathways to postgraduate and master’s level study at university.
Course Overview
The BSB80120 Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) is a nationally recognised qualification designed for leaders and managers who use learning to build organisational capability. Delivered face-to-face at LePont International College’s Parramatta campus, this program consists of 8 units covering strategic transformation, innovative thinking, financial strategy, collaborative partnerships, and learning and development. Total training hours are 1,200, comprising 800 hours of classroom sessions, 200 hours of unsupervised self-structured study, and 200 hours of self-study. Assessment methods include knowledge questions, simulations, case studies, role-plays, presentations, and report writing.
Career Outcomes
After completing the BSB80120 Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning), students will be equipped to pursue senior leadership and management roles within the education and training sector. Possible job titles include:
- RTO Manager
- Academic Manager
- Director of Studies
- Program Manager
- Principal Executive Officer
- Faculty Manager
- RTO Director
- General Manager
- Head of School
- Director, Workforce Planning and Development
- Learning and Development Senior Consultant
- Manager, Learning and Change Management
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. After completing this qualification, students may also choose to articulate into Master’s Degree programs offered by Australian Higher Education providers.
Course Structure
The course consists of 8 core units:
| Unit Code | Unit Title |
|---|---|
| BSBLDR812 | Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships |
| BSBCRT611 | Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving |
| TAELED803 | Implement improved learning practice |
| BSBLDR811 | Lead strategic transformation |
| BSBSTR801 | Lead innovative thinking and practice |
| BSBHRM613 | Contribute to the development of learning and development strategies |
| BSBHRM611 | Contribute to organisational performance development |
| BSFIN801 | Lead financial strategy development |
Delivery & Learning Approach
Training is delivered through trainer-led, face-to-face classroom sessions at the Parramatta campus, combined with in-class experiential activities, unsupervised self-structured study, and independent self-study. The weekly study model is 20 hours spread over 2.5 to 4 days, with students committing to an additional 5 hours of self-study per week. Assessment methods include knowledge questions, simulations, case studies, role-play exercises, presentations, report writing, template creation, and analysis tasks.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements in the Training Package; however, students are expected to have relevant work experience or an educational background. College-level entry requirements are:
- Minimum age of 18 years at time of application
- English Requirement: IELTS band score of 5.5 or equivalent, OR successful completion of a qualification delivered in English (minimum 12 months), OR completion of an approved English Language course
- Academic Requirement: Completion of studies equivalent to Australian Year 12, OR successful completion of a qualification delivered in English (minimum 12 months)
- All students must undertake an LLN (Language, Literacy and Numeracy) test to determine if additional learning support is required
Structured Work Placement
This qualification does not include a mandatory structured work placement component. All training and assessment is delivered in a classroom-based environment at the College campus, supplemented by self-structured study and self-paced learning activities.
Units of Requirements
This qualification requires completion of 8 units of competency:
- BSBLDR812 – Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships
- BSBCRT611 – Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving
- TAELED803 – Implement improved learning practice
- BSBLDR811 – Lead strategic transformation
- BSBSTR801 – Lead innovative thinking and practice
- BSBHRM613 – Contribute to the development of learning and development strategies
- BSBHRM611 – Contribute to organisational performance development
- BSBFIN801 – Lead financial strategy development
Pathways
After completing all 8 units, graduates may pursue further study at university at a postgraduate or master’s level. Students who do not complete the full qualification will receive a Statement of Attainment for all units successfully completed. Career outcomes include roles such as:
- RTO Manager
- Academic Manager
- Director of Studies
- Program Manager
- Principal Executive Officer
- Faculty Manager
- RTO Director
- General Manager
- Head of School
- Director, Workforce Planning and Development
- Learning and Development Senior Consultant
- Manager, Learning and Change Management
Recognition / Credit Transfer
Students who have previously completed units of competency relevant to this qualification may apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Credit Transfer. Please contact LePont International College for further information.
