Introduction

BSB30120 Certificate III in Business gives you the nationally recognised skills to build a career in business administration. It comprises 13 units of competency covering the fundamentals that apply across a wide range of business support roles.

  • Practical learning applied directly in your own workplace
  • Focused on administration, scheduling, records, purchasing and workplace communication
  • Delivered by an award-winning registered training organisation

Two ways to enrol. Career Start general training—no employment or training contract needed, open to anyone who hasn’t completed a Certificate III or higher in the last 10 years. Career Start traineeship—you must be employed, with an Apprenticeship and Traineeship Training Contract in place. See the funding options below.

Course Dates

  • UOC: BSB30120 Certificate III in Business
  • Cost: From $265.60
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Funding Available

Workshop Dates

Start at any workshop—you don’t wait for an intake.

Enrolments are open continuously. Join at whichever workshop suits you and work through the full sequence from there.

Date Unit of competency
Tue 22 Sep 2026 BSBXCM301 Engage in workplace communication
Tue 20 Oct 2026 BSBTWK301 Use inclusive work practices
Tue 17 Nov 2026 BSBPEF201 Support personal wellbeing in the workplace
Tue 15 Dec 2026 BSBWHS311 Assist with maintaining workplace safety
Tue 12 Jan 2027 BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices
Tue 9 Feb 2027 BSBCRT311 Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment
Tue 9 Mar 2027 BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities
Tue 6 Apr 2027 BSBPUR301 Purchase goods and services
Tue 4 May 2027 BSBWRT311 Write simple documents
Tue 1 Jun 2027 BSBOPS303 Organise schedules
Tue 29 Jun 2027 BSBOPS301 Maintain business resources
Tue 27 Jul 2027 BSBINS202 Handle receipt and dispatch of information
BSBOPS306 Record stakeholder interactions

Workshops run 9:00am to 1:00pm.

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Introduction

Course Details

Price

Price

From $265.60

Duration

Duration

12 months

Refresh

Refresh

N/A

Delivery Methods

Delivery Methods

  • Blended
Unit Of Competency

Unit Of Competency

BSB30120 Certificate III in Business

Training Prerequisites

Training Prerequisites

Two enrolment pathways. Direct enrolment requires no employment. The traineeship pathway requires employment and a training contract.

BSB30120 Certificate III in Business is a nationally recognised, competency-based qualification completed over 12 months. It comprises six core units and seven elective units selected by Harness Energy for administration and business support roles.

This is not a purely theoretical course. The focus is on understanding the theory and then applying it in your working life. When applying, consider how you want to approach your study and the role your organisation will play in supporting you, as subsidies may be available to eligible applicants or their employers.

Our approach is a supported one: regular access to your trainer, comprehensive materials and a clear study plan. We are a state and national award-winning training organisation with the capacity to deliver and small enough to care.

This qualification will suit your career aspirations if any of these apply to you:

  • You are building your skills in industries such as building and construction, manufacturing, mining and resources, oil and gas, energy and utilities, rail and freight, transport and logistics, or government and defence
  • You are working in a business administration role and want to formalise your skills, with a supportive work environment
  • You provide business support across internal teams, divisions or multiple sites, covering functions such as communication, scheduling and coordination
  • You are looking to build your judgement and decision-making skills
  • You deliver operational business services in an environment where a working knowledge of health and safety is valuable

This qualification comprises 13 units of competency: six core and seven electives, selected by Harness Energy for administration and business support roles. Students complete all 13 units — there is no individual elective selection required.

Core units

  • BSBCRT311 Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment
  • BSBPEF201 Support personal wellbeing in the workplace
  • BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices
  • BSBTWK301 Use inclusive work practices
  • BSBWHS311 Assist with maintaining workplace safety
  • BSBXCM301 Engage in workplace communication

Elective units

  • BSBINS202 Handle receipt and dispatch of information
  • BSBOPS301 Maintain business resources
  • BSBOPS303 Organise schedules
  • BSBOPS306 Record stakeholder interactions
  • BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities
  • BSBPUR301 Purchase goods and services
  • BSBWRT311 Write simple documents

On successful completion you will receive a certificate showing your qualification, along with a statement of attainment for each unit completed. Both are recognised within the Australian Qualifications Framework.

This is a nationally recognised qualification issued by Harness Energy Services Pty Ltd (RTO 40521).

Course Prerequisites

There are two enrolment pathways and the prerequisites differ. Career Start general training requires no employment or training contract. Career Start traineeship requires you to be employed, with an Apprenticeship and Traineeship Training Contract in place. No other course prerequisites apply.

Where a learner isn’t in a workplace, assessment can be completed through simulated workplace activities.

You will need a computer and reliable internet access to attend the virtual workshops and complete online learning between them.

To be successful you should have sound reading, writing and research skills. For any specific educational or other support needs, please contact our Client Services team.

Please also review the general information relevant to all courses on the Important Course Information page.

Additional Information

Roles and Industries

Roles
  • Administration officers
  • Operations and training coordinators
  • Office and business support staff
  • Payroll and HR administrators
  • Recruitment administrators
Industries
  • Agriculture & Farming
  • Building & Construction
  • Manufacturing & Industrial
  • Mining & Resources
  • Oil & Gas
  • Energy, Utilities & Renewables
  • Rail & Freight
  • Transport & Logistics
  • Government & Defence
Application
  • Supporting a team internally
  • Scheduling, records and purchasing
  • Coordinating across sites and divisions
  • Applying routine business procedures

Frequently Asked Questions

Core units are the predetermined units every learner must complete. The elective units are selected by Harness Energy from a longer list of options, chosen for administration and business support roles.

You complete all 13 units — there is no individual elective selection required.

You may be eligible for Queensland Government subsidised training through the Skills Assure Supplier (SAS) program under Career Start. Harness Energy is approved to deliver this qualification through both Career Start pathways.

General training—$500. No employment or training contract needed. Eligibility rules apply, including not having completed a Certificate III or higher in the last 10 years, and school qualifications and foundation skills courses don’t count. No concession rate applies to this pathway.

Traineeship—$664, or $265.60 concession. You must be employed, with an Apprenticeship and Traineeship Training Contract in place. A previous Certificate III doesn’t automatically rule you out, but Career Start entitlement and eligibility rules still apply.

The fee-for-service price is $2,800. All fees are GST-free. Submit the enquiry form and our team will confirm your eligibility and the most suitable pathway before enrolment.

Funding Options

Funding Program Available*
Career Boost ❌
Career Start ✅
Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) ❌

*Eligibility rules may apply and other funding options may be available to you, depending on your industry and/or course. Important information explaining the common course funding options listed above along with additional information is available on the Important Information page.

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