Detail course

Diploma of Marketing and Communication

BSB50620

Modification history
ReleaseComments

Release 2

This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 8.0.

Entry requirements amended to allow learners who have completed BSB42415 Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication, to enrol into this qualification.

Release 1

This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 7.0.

Qualification description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use a sound theoretical knowledge base in marketing and communication and who demonstrate a range of skills to ensure that functions are effectively conducted in an organisation or business area. Typically, the individuals would have responsibility for the work of other staff and lead teams.

This qualification applies to individuals in full-time marketing roles, as well as those who are responsible for an organisation’s marketing in addition to other duties.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

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

Entry requirements

Entry to this qualification is limited to those who:

Have completed BSB42415 Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication

or

Have completed the following units (or equivalent competencies): BSBCMM411 Make presentations; BSBCRT412 Articulate, present and debate ideas; BSBMKG433 Undertake marketing activities; BSBMKG435 Analyse consumer behaviour; BSBMKG439 Develop and apply knowledge of communications industry; and BSBWRT411 Write complex documents. Equivalent competencies are predecessors to these units, which have been mapped as equivalent.

or

Have two years equivalent full-time relevant work experience.

Packaging rules

Total number of units = 12

5 core units plus

7 elective units, of which:

  • 3 elective units must be selected from Group A
  • 2 elective units must be selected from Group B
  • for the remaining 2 elective units:
    • up to 2 units may be selected from Groups A and B
    • if not listed, up to 2 units may be selected from a Certificate IV, Diploma or Advanced Diploma from this or any other currently endorsed Training Package qualification or accredited course.

 

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.