This qualification allows individuals to develop basic skills and knowledge to prepare for work. They may undertake a range of simple tasks under close supervision. The range of technical skills and knowledge is limited.

Qualification Pathways

Entry requirements

There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

Pathways into the qualification

Individuals may enter the qualification through a number of entry points including:

• beginning a career
• participating in a VET in Schools Program
• after achieving a Certificate I qualification in a Training Package other than Business Services
• seeking a career transition with vocational experience in industries or environments outside of Business Services.

Pathways from the qualification

After achieving this qualification candidates may undertake:

• BSB20107 Certificate II in Business

Qualification Rules

Total number of units = 6

1 core unit plus

5 elective units

Core unit

· BSBOHS201A Participate in OHS processes

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to participate in workplace occupational health and safety (OHS) processes to protect workers own health and safety, and that of others. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

Elective units (5 electives to be chosen)

· BSBADM101A Use business equipment and resources

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to choose equipment and resources to complete a variety of tasks under direct supervision and includes operating equipment, undertaking routine maintenance and reporting faults to the appropriate person. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

· BSBIND201A Work effectively in a business environment

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to work effectively within a commercial or business environment. It includes identifying the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers and conducting business in accordance with the organisational goals, values and standards. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

· BSBCMM101A Apply basic communication skills

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop communication skills in the workplace. It covers gathering, conveying and receiving information, along with completing assigned written information under direct supervision. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

· BSBITU101A Operate a personal computer

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to start up a personal computer or business computer terminal; to correctly navigate the desktop environment; and to use a range of basic functions. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

· BSBITU102A Develop keyboard skills

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop basic keyboard skills using touch typing techniques. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

· BSBLED101A Plan skills development

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify and document current skills and to plan future skills development under the guidance of an appropriate adviser. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

· BSBSUS201A Participate in environmentally sustainable work practices

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to effectively measure current resource use and to carry out improvements including reducing the negative environmental impact of work practices. This unit requires the ability to access industry information, and applicable legislative and occupational health and safety (OHS) guidelines. While no licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply holistically to this unit at the time of publication, relevant national, state and territory legislation, regulations and codes of practice impact upon this unit.

· BSBWOR202A Organise and complete daily work activities

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to organise and complete work activities, and to obtain feedback on work performance.

Employability Skills