COURSE CODE: BSB40820
CRICOS CODE: 103732G
COURSE LENGTH: 32 weeks
CAREER OUTCOMES:
Direct marketing officer; marketing officer; marketing research assistant; marketing coordinator; public relations officer
ARTICULATION PATHWAYS:
Diploma of Marketing and Communication; a range of Diploma Level Qualifications within the business services training package
CAMPUS: Brisbane Campus
OVERVIEW
OVER THE NEXT 5 YEARS STRONG GROWTH IS PROJECTED IN AREAS SUCH AS MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS, SO NOW IS THE TIME TO BEGIN STUDYING TOWARDS A CAREER IN THIS REWARDING, VARIED, AND IN-DEMAND FIELD.
Over the next 5-years strong growth is projected in areas such as Marketing and Public Relations, so now is the time to begin studying towards a career in this rewarding, varied, and in-demand field.
Over 32-weeks you will develop marketing skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of marketing contexts. You will learn important skills including; how to promote products and services; how to make a presentation; how to conduct market research; and how to apply digital solutions to work processes.
Once you have successfully completed your qualification, you may wish to pursue a career in a variety of exciting roles. These include marketing officer, marketing research assistant, or public relations officer amongst others. Alternatively you may wish to further your studies with your Diploma of Marketing and Communication or another Diploma course in the Business Services Training Package.
TIMETABLE
Brisbane Campus
TUTORIAL DAY
Friday
8:30am - 4:30pm
(attendance is recorded)
RESEARCH DAY
Monday - Thursday
8:30am - 4:30pm
(attendance is recorded)
DISTANCE EDUCATION
5 Hours
per week
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Students need to be 15 years old and are required to have reading, writing and comprehension skills equivalent to Year 10 pass level to successfully complete the Certificate level courses.
Overseas students English Proficiency Level will be tested prior to the commencement of Vocational Education and Training Courses. Imagine Education Australia requires an IELTS 5.5 with no band less than 5, or equivalent (as determined by Imagine Education Australia).
Should you feel you may not possess these literacy skills or have not completed a formal leaving certificate please contact us to discuss support arrangements.
COURSE UNITS
BSBCMM411 Make presentations
This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare, deliver and review presentations for target audiences. This unit applies to individuals who may be expected to make presentations for a range of purposes, such as marketing, training and promotions. They contribute well developed communication skills in presenting a range of concepts and ideas.
BSBCRT412 Articulate, present and debate ideas
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to articulate, present and debate ideas in a work or broader life context using creative techniques in order to provoke response, reaction and critical discussion. The unit applies to individuals who contribute and present ideas that may be complex in nature and may relate to new products, services, processes or creative works. These individuals are required to communicate ideas persuasively.
BSBMKG433 Undertake marketing activities
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, coordinate and review basic marketing activities. It is a foundation unit covering general and basic marketing activities that do not require detailed or complex planning or implementation. The unit applies to individuals working in a variety of occupational roles who have responsibility for a range of tasks involving marketing, analysis and planning. It could be undertaken as part of a broader role of a person in a small enterprise, or as part of a marketing plan for a larger enterprise.
BSBMKG435 Analyse consumer behaviour
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse consumer behaviour for markets and specific needs. The unit applies to individuals who need to analyse consumer behaviour to examine factors that impact on decisions to purchase products or services. They conduct a thorough analysis of consumer attitudes and behaviour and make recommendations on marketing strategies to increase consumption of the product or service being marketed.
BSBMKG439 Develop and apply knowledge of communications industry
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research, analyse and apply knowledge of the communications industry. This includes the marketing communications industries. The unit applies to individuals in entry-level positions who have a general knowledge of the structure, organisation and function of the communications industry. Individuals in this role may have a limited leadership and guidance responsibility to others.
BSBWRT411 Write complex documents
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, draft and finalise complex documents. The unit applies to individuals who work in a range of business environments and are skilled in the creation of documents that are more complex than basic correspondence, memos and/or forms and that require review and analysis of a range of information sources.
BSBCRT411 Apply critical thinking to work practices
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to use advanced-level critical thinking skills in a workplace context. This includes using methods of analysis, synthesis and evaluation.
The unit applies to individuals who evaluate existing or proposed work practices. These individuals are typically responsible for reviewing or developing work processes, products or services that may be proposed or already existing.
SIRXMKT006 Develop a social media strategy
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and evaluate the use of social media. It requires the ability to determine suitable social media platforms, plan appropriate use and evaluate the effectiveness of social media activity. This unit applies to individuals working in a diverse range of sectors and business contexts. They operate independently, under limited supervision from others, and are responsible for making a range of operational decisions.
BSBESB404 Market new business ventures
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement a marketing strategy that is integrated into the business plan in order to improve the performance of a business venture. It involves analysing and interpreting market data. The unit applies to those establishing a business providing self-employment, as well as those establishing a new venture as part of a larger organisation.
BSBMKG442 Conduct e-marketing communications
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare electronic advertisements for use in internet, mobile phones and other digital media marketing communications, and to evaluate their effectiveness in achieving marketing objectives. The unit applies to individuals working in promotional roles who are required to use electronic communications and existing business websites to effectively convey marketing communications and achieve marketing objectives in accordance with marketing or e-marketing plans.
BSBMKG436 Design and test direct marketing activities
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design, test and evaluate direct marketing activities which meet organisational marketing objectives. The unit applies to individuals who are required to create and implement direct marketing activities for products or services. Such individuals may work in small, medium or large enterprises across a variety of industries and they usually work with a team and customers to design offers.
BSBMKG434 Promote products and services
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate and review the promotion of an organisation’s products and/or services. The unit applies to individuals with a broad knowledge of the promotion of products and services specific to an organisation. They may have responsibility to provide guidance or to delegate aspects of these tasks to others.