About this Skills Cluster
The Business Software Applications short course is designed for people who are seeking to
develop skills and knowledge to successfully perform business and administrative operations across
varied work environments.
Studying the selected skills cluster (4 units) will strengthen skills across the use of office
technology, using software and cloud-based applications designed for word processing, spreadsheets
and electronic presentations.
Completion of the selected units will allow you to pursue further training in a range of business
areas and provide transferrable skills across a range of industries. The units of competency
included in the training are
- BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents
- BSBWRT311 Write simple documents
- BSBTEC302 Design and produce spreadsheets
- BSBTEC303 Create electronic presentations
On successful completion of this course, you may choose to undertake further study and complete
the BSB30120 Certificate III in Business qualification. If you do, you will receive recognition
for the above units.
Course Outline
Course delivery method for this option is entirely online, providing a flexible study opportunity.
You will work with your trainer to progress through the course and support is provided in the
form of telephone and/or email communications.
Course Duration
This course is 12 weeks full time. Duration can be negotiated to meet individual circumstances.
Course Cost
The total course cost for Business Software and Applications is $550.00
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements however participants will require sufficient English
skills to undertake the course / perform the job role
System Requirements
To study this course, you will need:
- Access to a computer with MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, Adobe Acrobat Reader DC, and an internet connection.
- Cookies must be enabled in your browser. Note that we recommend you use Google Chrome as your browser.
- An email account.
- A Google account. If you have a Gmail address, you will already have a Google account. If not, you can set one up at Create Google Account. Note that you do not need to create a new email address, you can link your Google account to your existing email address regardless of whether it is a Gmail address or not.
- A computer webcam, or alternate method to interact with your trainer via web conferencing.
Start Date
This course has no specific start date. It can be commenced at any time.
Course Outline
There are 4 units in this 12 week course, as outlined in the table below.
Outcome
On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Statement of Attainment detailing the units you have completed.
These units can be recognised in the BSB30120 Certificate III in Business.