BSB40820 Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication

Course code: BSB40820
Course length: 32 weeks
Pre-requisites: No entry requirements
Career outcomes: direct marketing officer; marketing officer; marketing research assistant; marketing coordinator; public relations officer
Articulation pathway: Diploma of Marketing and Communication; or a range of Diploma level qualifications within the Business Services Training Package
Campus: Brisbane Campus

 


Overview

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use well-developed marketing skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of marketing contexts. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others, however they typically report to a more senior marketing practitioner. Depending on the units selected to form the qualification, candidates may complete a generic marketing qualification or specialise in direct marketing, public relations, or international marketing.

 

Pathways

Pathways from Cert. IV in Marketing and Communication include Diploma of Marketing and Communication or a range of Diploma qualifications. Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

  • direct marketing officer
  • marketing research assistant
  • marketing coordinator
  • marketing officer
  • public relations officer

 

Entry requirements

Students need to be 15 years old and are required to have reading, writing and comprehension skills equivalent to Year 10 pass level to successfully complete the Certificate level courses.

Should you feel you may not possess these literacy skills or have completed formal leaving certificate please contact us to discuss support arrangements.

 

Units

This unit covers the skills and knowledge required to prepare, deliver and review presentations for target audiences. This unit applies to individuals who may be expected to make presentations for a range of purposes, such as marketing, training and promotions. They contribute well developed communication skills in presenting a range of concepts and ideas.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to articulate, present and debate ideas in a work or broader life context using creative techniques in order to provoke response, reaction and critical discussion. The unit applies to individuals who contribute and present ideas that may be complex in nature and may relate to new products, services, processes or creative works. These individuals are required to communicate ideas persuasively.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare, coordinate and review basic marketing activities. It is a foundation unit covering general and basic marketing activities that do not require detailed or complex planning or implementation. The unit applies to individuals working in a variety of occupational roles who have responsibility for a range of tasks involving marketing, analysis and planning. It could be undertaken as part of a broader role of a person in a small enterprise, or as part of a marketing plan for a larger enterprise.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse consumer behaviour for markets and specific needs. The unit applies to individuals who need to analyse consumer behaviour to examine factors that impact on decisions to purchase products or services. They conduct a thorough analysis of consumer attitudes and behaviour and make recommendations on marketing strategies to increase consumption of the product or service being marketed.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research, analyse and apply knowledge of the communications industry. This includes the marketing communications industries. The unit applies to individuals in entry-level positions who have a general knowledge of the structure, organisation and function of the communications industry. Individuals in this role may have a limited leadership and guidance responsibility to others.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan, draft and finalise complex documents. The unit applies to individuals who work in a range of business environments and are skilled in the creation of documents that are more complex than basic correspondence, memos and/or forms and that require review and analysis of a range of information sources.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to plan and evaluate the use of social media. It requires the ability to determine suitable social media platforms, plan appropriate use and evaluate the effectiveness of social media activity. This unit applies to individuals working in a diverse range of sectors and business contexts. They operate independently, under limited supervision from others, and are responsible for making a range of operational decisions.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop and implement a marketing strategy that is integrated into the business plan in order to improve the performance of a business venture. It involves analysing and interpreting market data. The unit applies to those establishing a business providing self-employment, as well as those establishing a new venture as part of a larger organisation.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare electronic advertisements for use in internet, mobile phones and other digital media marketing communications, and to evaluate their effectiveness in achieving marketing objectives. The unit applies to individuals working in promotional roles who are required to use electronic communications and existing business websites to effectively convey marketing communications and achieve marketing objectives in accordance with marketing or e-marketing plans

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design, test and evaluate direct marketing activities which meet organisational marketing objectives. The unit applies to individuals who are required to create and implement direct marketing activities for products or services. Such individuals may work in small, medium or large enterprises across a variety of industries and they usually work with a team and customers to design offers.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to coordinate and review the promotion of an organisation’s products and/or services. The unit applies to individuals with a broad knowledge of the promotion of products and services specific to an organisation. They may have responsibility to provide guidance or to delegate aspects of these tasks to others.