Introduction

BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management supports you as you step into leadership, whether you are newly responsible for a team or building towards a management role. Alongside taking responsibility for your own performance, you will develop the skills to provide leadership, guidance and support to others, and to organise and monitor the output of a team.

  • Practical learning applied directly in your own workplace
  • Focused on the leadership and management skills that matter in high-risk industries
  • Delivered by an award-winning registered training organisation

You must be employed to enrol. Training and assessment are completed in your workplace, so you need a current role in which to apply them.

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.

Course Dates

  • UOC: BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management
  • Cost: From $352
  • Duration: 12 months
  • Funding Available

Book in for BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

Use the form on this page to register your interest for yourself or your team.

This qualification is completed over 12 months while working, with the support of a trainer and mentor. You must be employed to enrol.

Delivery is blended: one trainer-led virtual workshop every four weeks via Microsoft Teams, online learning and assessment between workshops, and practical application in your own workplace. Attendance at every workshop is mandatory.

Workshop Dates

Date Unit of competency
Thu 27 Aug 2026 BSBLDR411 Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
Includes program induction
Thu 24 Sep 2026 BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships
Thu 22 Oct 2026 BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace
Thu 19 Nov 2026 BSBOPS402 Coordinate business operational plans
Thu 17 Dec 2026 BSBLDR412 Communicate effectively as a workplace leader
Thu 14 Jan 2027 BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team
Thu 11 Feb 2027 BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices
Thu 11 Mar 2027 BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness
Thu 8 Apr 2027 BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities
Thu 6 May 2027 BSBSTR401 Promote innovation in team environments
Thu 3 Jun 2027 BSBSUS411 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
Thu 1 Jul 2027 BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
Includes program completion and qualification finalisation

Workshops run 9:00am to 3:00pm. Learners may commence at their preferred workshop. A second intake commences Wednesday 11 November 2026.

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Introduction

Course Details

Price

Price

From $352

Duration

Duration

12 months

Refresh

Refresh

N/A

Delivery Methods

Delivery Methods

  • Blended
Unit Of Competency

Unit Of Competency

BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

Training Prerequisites

Training Prerequisites

Employment is required. Training and assessment are completed in your workplace.

BSB40520 Certificate IV in Leadership and Management is completed over 12 months. Harness has tailored it through the choice of electives to suit those working in business as well as those in higher risk industries such as oil and gas, mining, construction and transport. It is valuable for line managers, leading hands, production supervisors and team leaders across a range of operational environments.

This is a competency-based qualification: 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.

You will be expected to demonstrate your skills across a range of predictable and unpredictable situations, and to analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources.

This qualification comprises twelve units of competency: five core and seven electives, selected by Harness Energy to reflect the needs of leadership roles in high-risk industries. Students complete all twelve units — there is no individual elective selection required.

Core units

  • BSBLDR411 Demonstrate leadership in the workplace
  • BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships
  • BSBOPS402 Coordinate business operational plans
  • BSBXCM401 Apply communication strategies in the workplace
  • BSBXTW401 Lead and facilitate a team

Elective units

  • BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices
  • BSBLDR412 Communicate effectively as a workplace leader
  • BSBLDR414 Lead team effectiveness
  • BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities
  • BSBSTR401 Promote innovation in team environments
  • BSBSUS411 Implement and monitor environmentally sustainable work practices
  • BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs

On successful completion you will receive a certificate showing your qualification, recognised within the Australian Qualifications Framework.

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

Course Prerequisites

You must be employed to enrol. No other course prerequisites apply.

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

Please also review the general information relevant to all courses on the Important Course Information page. This is a competency-based qualification with both practical and theoretical elements.

Additional Information

Roles and Industries

Roles
  • Team leaders and supervisors
  • Leading hands and crew leaders
  • Newly appointed managers
  • Coordinators and office managers
  • Business owners
Industries
  • Agriculture & Farming
  • Building & Construction
  • Manufacturing & Industrial
  • Mining & Resources
  • Oil & Gas
  • Energy, Utilities & Renewables
  • Rail & Freight
  • Transport & Logistics
  • Government & Defence
Application
  • Taking on formal leadership responsibility
  • Managing team performance and workplace relationships
  • Coordinating operational plans
  • Preparing for a management role

Frequently Asked Questions

Core units are the predetermined units every learner must complete, and it is recommended you start with these. The elective units are selected by Harness Energy from a longer list of options, chosen on the basis of client and industry feedback as the most relevant for medium to high risk sectors and for people building their management skills.

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

You may be eligible for Queensland Government subsidised training through the Skills Assure Supplier (SAS) program via a Career Boost traineeship. Eligible participants pay a co-contribution of $880, or $352 concessional. The fee for service price is $2,999. All fees are GST-free.

Submit the enquiry form and our team will confirm your eligibility 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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  • PUAEME001 – Provide emergency care

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