BSB80120 - Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning)
Duration 52 weeks (12 weeks break inclusive)

CRICOS Course Code:106454M

Important Update

Following the Australian Government's recent decision regarding BSB80120 Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning), we are updating our enrolment arrangements for this course in accordance with the new regulatory requirements.

Effective immediately, we will no longer issue new offers for BSB80120 Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning).

Students who are able to commence the course before 5 October 2026 may continue with their enrolment and undertake the course as scheduled. Students who have commenced the course before this date will be permitted to continue their studies and complete the qualification.

For students whose scheduled commencement date is 5 October 2026 or later, you will not be able to commence BSB80120 Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) as originally planned due to the new regulatory requirements.

We understand that this change may affect your study plans. Our team will contact affected students as soon as possible to discuss their individual circumstances and available alternative options. These may include, where appropriate, alternative courses or other suitable arrangements.

If you are affected by this change, there is no need to submit a new application or make changes to your enrolment at this stage. Please wait for our team to contact you with further information.

We appreciate your patience and understanding while we work through these changes and assist each affected student.

Important: This update applies specifically to BSB80120 Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) and reflects the Australian Government's regulatory changes taking effect from 5 October 2026.

 

 

This qualification reflects the role 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. The job roles that relate to this qualification may also include RTO Manager and RTO Director.

Employment Pathway

Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
• Career development manager (education sector)
• Learning and development manager
• Learning and development consultant
• RTO manager
• RTO education advisor

Pathways from the qualification

After completing the BSB80120 Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning), students may articulate to continue their studies in Master Degree programs offered by Australian Higher Education providers.

Entry Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old at the time of course commencement.
*If you are under 18 and wish to apply for this course, you must have at least one parent who is your legal guardian and is currently residing with you in Australia. You and your legal guardian will need to submit an application for special consideration to request a waiver of the age requirement. The College Administration Team will assess such applications on a case-by-case basis.
• Be able to demonstrate one of the following:

• Successful completion of BSB51915 Diploma of Leadership and Management or its successor.
• Successful completion of BSB61015 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management or its successor.
• Successful completion of bachelor’s degree (AQF level 7) in business or relevant industry.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in business or management role.

• IELTS overall 6.0 or its equivalent (TOEFL/PTE/Cambridge English are acceptable) OR complete Australian ELICOS course at upper intermediate level OR complete any AQF 5 course (or above) taught in English OR pass the AWS English placement test at upper intermediate level (at least 60 points out of 100) unless your nationality is the US, UK, New Zealand, Canada or Ireland.

Additional requirement for Student visa applicants

If you intend to use a CoE issued by the College as your principal course for a Subclass 500 Student visa application, you will need to provide some additional documents before we issue your CoE.

You will be required to provide:

• evidence of financial capacity that meets at least the minimum financial requirements published by the Australian Department of Home Affairs; and
• a written Genuine Student (GS) statement explaining your study intentions and future study or career plans.

These requirements are in addition to our normal entry requirements.

The College will review the documents before making a final decision on your enrolment and CoE. If we are not satisfied with the information provided, we may decide not to proceed with your application, not to issue an unconditional offer, or not to issue a CoE.

We take your privacy seriously. Your financial documents and GS statement will only be used to assess your study intentions and your apparent capacity to meet the costs of studying and living in Australia.

The information will not be used for unrelated purposes and will not be disclosed to third parties unless required or permitted by law.

Delivery and Assessments

This program is delivered in an institution-based environment with face to face delivery (20 hours per week). The mode of training is highly practical with a combination of knowledge and practical tasks to enable the acquisition of knowledge and development of skills. You are also expected to undertake a total of 5 hours per week of structured self-paced activities at your own time.

AWS uses a range of assessment methods which include knowledge questions and projects incorporating research tasks, role-plays, case studies, observations etc. Depending on the unit requirements, various assessment methods are used to ensure the collection of valid and sufficient evidence of students’ performance.

Course structure

Duration: 40 tuition weeks. (52 Weeks include break) The course consists of 8 units and is clustered into 6 groups in order to be delivered within 6 terms of full time study load. The term duration is 10 weeks.
Please refer to the unit description on https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/BSB80120

BSBHRM613	Contribute to the development of learning and development strategies	Core Unit
BSBLDR811	Lead strategic transformation	Core Unit
TAELED803	Implement improved learning practice	Core Unit
BSBCRT611	Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving	Elective Unit
BSBINS603	Initiate and lead applied research	Elective Unit
BSBLDR601	Lead and manage organisational change	Elective Unit
BSBLDR812	Develop and cultivate collaborative partnerships and relationships	Elective Unit
BSBHRM611	Contribute to organisational performance development	Elective Unit

Please note AWS reserves the right to change its electives. Should such changes occur, you will be notified at the point of enrolment.