Certificate III in Business – Business Administration | TAFE Queensland

Important Information

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Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Selection criteria

While there are no entry requirements for this course, TAFE Queensland requires you to have a good knowledge of computer basics and a sound achievement in Year 10 Maths, and English is desirable.
All age applicants are welcome.

Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB)

All students are required to complete the Basic Key Skills Builder (BKSB) to identify any learning support needs and meet any regulatory and/or funding requirements. Read more about completing your BKSB with TAFE Queensland here.

It is recommended that learners have an understanding of basic business and technology concepts, which may have been acquired through previous training programs, qualifications and/or work experience.

Students are required to access and use technology to complete the learning and assessment activities and resources within this program. This can be through their own device and internet connection, or through TAFE campus locations closest to your home location.

Resources required

Students are required to access and use technology to complete the learning and assessment activities and resources within this program. This can be through their own device and internet connection, or through TAFE campus locations closest to your home location.

To get the best education experience, your computer/device will need to meet the following minimum requirements:

• device running Windows 10 or later (or MacOS 11 or later)
• access to a webcam and headset with microphone
• access to an up-to-date version of Google Chrome
• access to a reliable high-speed broadband internet connection
• Office 365 for students is now available. Learn more > 

Need to know

Online Self-Directed
When studying online it is strongly recommended students follow the order of study and enrol in no more than two units per intake or the units required to complete one cluster/stage, unless otherwise advised.

Online Virtual Classroom
The online virtual classroom program is delivered virtually, meaning students will participate in online delivery. 
Duration of course is up to 8 months, delivery will consist of 3 days per week, with the ability to access recorded sessions for on-demand access. 

For TAFE at Schools delivery up to 3 terms duration, delivery will consist of 2 afternoons (3.30pm until 5.00pm) per week, with the ability to access recorded sessions for on-demand access.

This course is organised in 7 week teaching blocks. This program will require students to complete 4 sets of 7 week teaching blocks to complete the full qualification. To learn more about online virtual classroom teaching blocks, please view the virtual delivery academic calendar here or TAFE at Schools academic calendar here. Prior to the commencement of your course, you will receive an invitation to attend an orientation week to ensure that you are supported prior to commencement of study. 

Learn more about the Australian Virtual Business College.

On Campus Delivery
This program offers  weekly tutorials as additional support. Students are able to enrol 4 times a year – January, April, July and October.
In the week prior to classes commencing, orientation will take students through Connect, the Learning Management System where all learning resources are stored.  Orientation will include Library and Student support tours, as well as other student services available on campus.