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QUALIFICATION

Certificate III in Business


 National Code: BSB30120
 TAFE SA Code: TP01229


2025 start

Description

This qualification provides skills that will empower you to support the effective functioning of a business across industries. Throughout the course, you’ll practice how to liaise with different stakeholders, prepare documents, spreadsheets and presentations, maintain office resources and financial records, and support operational plans. You’ll fine-tune your ability to problem solve, manage deadlines and timeframes, collaborate with other team members, and communicate effectively.

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12 months 

Full Time or Part Time equivalent

Customer Service Officer
Customer Service Officer
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Locations & Applications

Campus / Location
Code
Study Mode
Study Load
Scheduled
Adelaide City

601002

Blended Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Full & Part Time Full & Part Time Full & Part Time
Day Only
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Virtual Classroom

624000

Virtual Classroom Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Full & Part Time Full & Part Time Full & Part Time
Day Only
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On campus/location

On Campus/Location

On campus/location – learn in a classroom environment that gives you the opportunity to interact with your lecturer and fellow students in person.
Online

Online

Online – learn at your own pace, in your own space. Lecturer support will be provided via email and interaction with fellow students may be available via forums and chat groups. Online courses require access to a computer with an internet connection.
Blended

Blended

Blended – learn in a mixture of classroom and online environments. On campus learning will be scheduled but online learning can provide more flexibility. Lecturer support will be provided for all study. Access to a computer with an internet connection is required.
Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom

Virtual Classroom – online classes are delivered by Collaborate. Collaborate is a web-based online classroom collaboration tool that acts as a real-time virtual classroom.
Workplace

Workplace

Workplace – if you are currently employed in the industry but do not have a formal qualification TAFE SA can recognise the skills you already have. The duration of the course will be determined by your individual study plan.
Full Time

Full Time

Full Time classes
Part Time

Part Time

Part Time classes
Day Classes

Day Classes

Day time classes
Evening Classes

Evening Classes

Evening time classes
International

International

A course available to International students

Course Admission Requirements

  • No course admission requirements
If there are more applications for this course than places available, applicants will be ranked by date of application to this course.

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Entry Recommendations
Recommended for those interested in working in clerical, administrative or operational industries.

Attendance Requirements (subject to change)
This course is either a blend of virtual online classes or face to face classes. You must attend all scheduled classes at locations and times outlined in your information session conducted by lecturers.

Industry Conditions and Skills
Computer skills to be able to navigate and use online content.

Additional Uniforms, Equipment and Costs
Computer and the internet.

Fees

Average cost per semester
Total Fees for the 12 month course
Subsidised
$888
$1,776
Concession
$528
$1,056
You may be eligible for government subsidised training.
Subsidised Training Eligibility
Subsidised training may require applicants to complete a Core Skills Profile Assessment (CSPA).
What is the CSPA?
Full Fee
$1,524
$3,048

Fees vary depending on subjects you enrol into. TAFE SA and their agents reserve the right to make any changes necessary. Fee updates will be available prior to offers being made.

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    Upfront Payment

    Each semester, fees can be paid online with VISA or Mastercard or at an Australia Post outlet.

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    Payment Plan

    If you have difficulty paying your fees upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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  • Employment Outcomes & Skills Covered

    Employment Outcomes

    Administration/clerical assistant, Data entry operator, Information desk clerk, Receptionist, Personal assistant, Executive officer.

    Note: Completion of a TAFE SA course does not guarantee an employment outcome. Formal requirements other than educational qualifications (eg licensing, professional registration), may apply to some occupations.

    Qualifications & Skills Covered

    Certificate III in Business (BSB30120)
    This course covers customer service skills, processing and maintaining workplace information, communicating with people from diverse backgrounds and computing skills. To complete the qualification you are required to complete 6 core units and 7 elective units.

    Note: Students who successfully complete only one or more units of competency but not the full qualification are eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment.

    90%*
    of TAFE SA graduates are satisfied with the overall quality of training.
    87%*
    of TAFE SA graduates would recommend their training.



    * 2023 NCVER Student Outcomes Survey findings

  • Course Units

    Below is a list of all units that TAFE SA can offer in this qualification. The selection of elective units you will be enrolled into depends on the campus you attend, and the qualification packaging rules described on www.training.gov.au.

    Not all elective units listed below must necessarily be completed to achieve your qualification.

    Core

    Name Nominal Hours
    Apply critical thinking to a team environment 40
    Assist with maintaining workplace safety 40
    Engage in workplace communication 40
    Participate in sustainable work practices 20
    Support personal wellbeing in the workplace 50
    Use inclusive work practices 30

    Elective

    Name Nominal Hours
    Deliver and monitor a service to customers 35
    Design and produce business documents 80
    Design and produce spreadsheets 35
    Organise personal work priorities 30
    Organise workplace information 30
    Use digital technologies to communicate in a work environment 20
    Write simple documents 30

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Certificate III in Business
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