This qualification reflects the roles of individuals who apply highly specialised knowledge and skills in the field of organisational learning and capability development. Individuals in these roles generate and evaluate complex ideas. They also initiate, design and execute major learning and development functions within an organisation. Typically, they would have full responsibility and accountability for the personal output and work of others.

This qualification may apply to leaders and managers in an organisation where learning is used to build organisational capability.

Licensing/Regulatory Information  

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

BSBITB801 Implement advance electronic technologies

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to improve business, learning and knowledge outcomes through implementing advanced electronic technologies.

It applies to individuals in senior management roles working to ensure learning advances individual and organisational capabilities. Individuals who provide learning should be able to make complex judgements and implement advanced electronic technologies such as those associated with electronic business (e-business) models; electronic retail (e-retail) sales, service and payment solutions; mobile and wireless technologies; and technologies relating to the management of the supply chain.

BSBINN601 Lead and manage organisational change

This unit describes skills and knowledge required to determine strategic change requirements and opportunities; and to develop, implement and evaluate change management strategies.

It applies to managers with responsibilities that extend across the organisation or across significant parts of a large organisation. They may have a dedicated role in human resources management, human resources development, or work in a strategic policy or planning area.

The unit takes a structured approach to change management and applies to people with considerable work experience and organisational knowledge.

BSBINN801 Lead innovative thinking and practice

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to generate, lead and sustain innovative organisational thinking and practice.

It applies to individuals who initiate and lead innovation in any industry or community context. Each organisation’s thinking and practice will be different depending on its core business, purpose, size, complexity and broader operating context.

BSBLED807 Establish career development services

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, implement and evaluate career development services in accordance with professional standards to facilitate well-considered career decision-making by participants.

It applies to individuals seeking to provide career development services in accordance with professional standards.

A wide range of career development programs and services may be provided in many different jurisdictions and delivery settings. Their object is to assist individuals gain the knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours required to manage their life, learning and work in self-directed ways.

BSBLED809 Identify and communicate trends in career development

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct research to identify and communicate career trends. It establishes the need to interact professionally with others in assessing career needs, to effectively assist clients identify competencies they require for a career and employability in a given context. It also examines how to maintain quality of career development services and professional practice.

It applies to individuals seeking to identify and communicate trends in career development.

BSBLED808 Conduct a career development session

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to conduct career development sessions that promote well-considered career choices. It also covers applying appropriate career development theory; assisting individuals to make informed career choices; communicating professionally to promote career development outcomes; and using resources and technology to support career development sessions.

It applies to individuals seeking to conduct career development sessions in accordance with professional standards.

Careers are unique to each person and vary with specific target audiences. Career development sessions may be provided in a variety of ways given different organisational contexts, individuals involved and delivery settings. The professional expertise of the provider and their use of effective interpersonal and communication skills are central to the success of a career development session.

BSBRES801 Initiate and lead applied research

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, conduct and report on applied research to influence strategic practices and outcomes within an organisational context.

The unit also covers constructing an applied research strategy, using a range of applied research techniques, and analysing and presenting findings.

It applies to leaders or managers using applied research to ensure learning can enhance individual, team and organisational performance. The intended purpose and approach to applied research may vary across a range of contexts and organisations. In this unit, the focus is on applied research to attain improved organisational outcomes.

BSBFIM801 Manage financial resources

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage financial resources in a complex environment for a substantial business unit or organisation.

Leaders are typically required to forecast future financial resource needs, analyse current asset performance and capacity to a standard expected in a commercial environment, and to set business targets. There is a requirement to manage compliance mechanisms, to manage financial risk within agreed plans and mechanisms, and to monitor compliance with financial projections.

It applies to the management of financial resources relating to complex and diverse operations or projects and is an important aspect of work for managers or leaders.

It may relate equally to small-scale activities within a small to medium-sized organisation or a significant activity in a large organisation.