This business administration pathway will set you up for a great career in a range of industry sectors.
Time for a move into serious business? The Certificate III in Business (also available as a traineeship) is a nationally recognised and accredired course that will give you the skills, knowledge and information to develop a successful career in business.
The heart of any business is its administration — that's what keeps things moving, and makes sure the business runs smoothly. Working in business admin, you'll gain experience in many different aspects of business operations, plus grow your interpersonal and communication skills, which is the perfect background for any business related career move you want to make.
You'll learn how to prepare and develop business documents including spreadsheets and presentations, plan and organise work and schedules, workplace safety, communication and problem solving; critical thinking; teamwork; admin processes such as purchasing and finances, and so much more.
Completion of this course can provide credit towards a relevant higher level qualification, should you wish to pursue further study.
Choose a WA TAFE college that delivers this course
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
Be in high demand with skills that could take you anywhere.
With our Certificate III in Business you will gain confidence in a wide area of business applications, particularly if it has been some time since you have worked in a similar role.
Administrators are the key to an efficiently run organisation
Once you've completed this qualification you'll be prepared for roles involving the development of business documents, organisation of work priorities, workplace safety, sustainable practices, communication and critical thinking in team strategies, receipt and purchase documentation.
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You will learn about best practices for communication, inclusivity, problem solving and stress management.
This course covers the planning and scheduling of works, procurement processes, digital and literary competency in business, basic financial transactions, record keeping and the importance of business sustainability.
This course has been developed to fit the specific industry needs of the Northwest region, and provide in-demand support to small and large businesses in the areas of accounts and data entry.
When you complete the Certificate III in Business Administration, you'll have skills that employers are looking for, making you ideal for roles in data entry, customer service, as an office or accounts clerk, administration assistant, secretary or receptionist.
With industry and government forecasting a growing demand for office workers in coming years, you'll be ready for recruiting.
Study in specialist facilities
Learn in a simulated real-life office workplace environment, building your team and interpersonal skills whilst studying the latest computer software to produce and design administrative digital and text documents.
Choose a private training provider that delivers this course
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
This traineeship provides an entry level qualification for those working in an adminstrative environment. Conducted predominantly on the job, our trainers will provide one on one support to achieve competency. Supported by our online learning environment, trainees will have access to recorded lecture content, learning resources, videos and case studies. All trainees have access to a Student Support Officer in addition to their trainer to assist them through their learning journey. Call us on 9273 3033 to discuss how we can create a traineeship to suit your trainee and workplace.
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Australian College of Training offers traineeships in BSB30120 Certificate III in Business. All training is conducted as on-the-job training in the workplace. The College will customise an individual learning plan to suit your job role requirements. Please phone (08) 9472 6111 for more information or to discuss your training options.
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Are you currently working in a business and have an administration function, such as receptionist or customer service role? There are different types of business qualifications, which you can gain while working full time or part time. With the support of your employer, APSI can deliver business traineeships training fully on the job, meaning you can use our workplace as your training ground and use your daily tasks for your case studies. You can specialize in business administration or customer engagement service by choosing different elective units. Your employer can support your studies while you are working towards gaining a formal qualification in business. It is also possible to progress through qualifications to build on and gain more advanced skills. Contact Australian Professional Skills Institute by email to info@apsi.edu.au or telephone (08) 63654386
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Combined Team Services offers Traineeships in the Certificate III in Business (BSB30120) - Administration Stream. Online learning and assessment options are available. Trainees have the full support of their trainer who will be in regular contact via phone, email, Teams and face to face scheduled appointments in your workplace. We offer monthly student support days at our Craigie Street, Perth premises. The sessions commence at 9:00 am and finish at 2:00 pm. Come for all or part of the session to catch up with your trainer and other students. These days are recommended but not mandatory. Visit our website for more information.
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Flexible Training Solutions offers Traineeships in BSB30120 Certificate III in Business consisting of 13 units of competency (UOC). Training delivery is any combination of formal training sessions, online learning and mentoring. We utilise a mix of on-the-job observation and questioning, and workplace based projects throughout our assessment tasks. Training is contextualised to incorporate Company standard operating procedures and policies. A Training Plan will be created in conjunction with the Employer and Trainee to ensure suitability to individual job roles from a variety of UOC's thus enabling easy transfer of skills and knowledge to workplace tasks. For further information contact Andrea 0459 150848or visit our website.
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This qualification is recommended for those currently working in, or seeking employment in a variety of business service job roles. Individuals in these roles carry out a range of routine procedural, clerical, administrative or operational tasks that require technology and business skills. They apply a broad range of competencies using some discretion, judgment and relevant theoretical knowledge. Training Outcomes: The BSB30120 Certificate III in Business (Business Administration Stream) is designed to equip employees with the skills and knowledge required to contribute to a variety of Business tasks. Skills and outcomes include:
- Support personal wellbeing in the workplace
- Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment
- Use inclusive work practices
- Assist with maintaining workplace safety
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The Certificate III in Business Administration equips students with the necessary work-ready skills to undertake roles such as reception and customer service duties.
You will cover the essential tasks such as:
- Keyboard skills
- Organising schedules
- Customer Service
- Communication
- Business Documents
- Digital technologies
This qualification is delivered as a traineeship on the job and flexible in your work environment.
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This course is delivered through a traineeship that combines course training with on-the-job learning. You’ll learn skills in organization and communication, and gain knowledge in digital technologies and safe work practices.
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This is a comprehensive and flexible course designed to give employees the necessary broad-based business skills and knowledge to work effectively in an administrative or customer service job role within a business environment. This course is designed for workplace-based trainees who are already employed in a business or administrative role and are seeking to broaden their skills and knowledge and/or have existing vocational competencies recognized formally. The qualification reflects the varied roles of individuals across different industry sectors who apply a broad range of competencies and are required to use some discretion and judgement, as well as develop their own technical knowledge. The typical learner is expected to have completed high school education and be employed either full time or part time in a role that enables them to complete the requirements of the qualification. They will have some existing skills and knowledge relevant to the Business / Administration sector as a result of their job role, possibly including some formal, non-accredited workplace training, and they will be able to build on this through completion of the qualification. Target learners are likely to have acceptable LL&N levels, although individual learners may experience minor barriers in this regard. It is likely that learners will be based in both Perth and regional Western Australia.
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The information presented on the course lists within this website is provided to the Department of Training and Workforce Development by the WA TAFE colleges and private training providers, and is offered as a guide only. It is updated regularly, however some changes to details may occur in between updates. You should always contact the TAFE or private training provider directly to confirm details and/or ask questions.