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RTO Code: 45858 CRICOS Code: 04023E ABN: 47 643 340 489

BSB40820 Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication

About the Course

CRICOS Course Code: 118160D

VET National Code: BSB40820

Online Duration: 28 weeks

Face to Face Delivery International Students: 28 weeks

Location: Adelaide campus

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This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use well developed marketing and communication skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts. 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.

Individuals in these roles apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources.


This nationally recognised qualification is designed to help students develop in-demand marketing skills that are highly sought after by employers.


This course will help students build knowledge and practical skills across wide range of marketing context, including how to coordinate marketing activities, analyse of consumer behaviour, conduct market research, develop social media strategies and more.


  • Online Learning: (Domestic and Overseas)

    • Online through E-Learning Platform

    • Virtual Zoom Class Sessions (2 hours/week)



    Face to Face Delivery (International Students):

    • 20 Hours per week (incl work placement)



  • To complete this qualification students must complete all 12 units listed below.

    12 units of competency comprises of:

    • 6 core units

    • 6 elective units


    Unit Code (Core)

    Unit Title

    Make presentations

    Articulate, present and debate ideas

    Undertake marketing activities

    Analyse consumer behaviour

    Develop and apply knowledge of communications industry

    BSBWRT411

    Write complex documents

    Unit Code (Electives)

    Unit Title

    BSBPEF402

    Develop personal work priorities

    BSBMKG442

    Conduct e-marketing communications

    SIRXMKT006

    Develop a social media strategy

    BSBMKG432

    Research international markets

    BSBMKG438

    Implement and monitor advertising production

    SIRXOSM005

    Develop a basic website for customer engagement



  • Students who complete this course may gain work as a:

    • Marketing or communications officer

    • Media, Advertising or public relations officer

    • Market research assistant


  • After completion of of this course, students may wish to undertake higher AQF level courses such as:

    • Diploma of Marketing and Communication.

    • Diploma of Business

    • Diploma of Project Management


  • Age restrictions

    • Students must be 18 years of age or above.

    Course requirements

    • Completed Yr 12 or equivalent or relevant experience;


    English requirements

    • Completed the LLN assessment OR;

    • Five years education taught in English OR;

    • A minimum of IELTS score of 5.5 with no band less than 5.0 or PTE equivalent for International Students.

Shape your future
enjoy your present

Flexibility from the start

Engaging, above standard learning

Practical and constantly connected

Supported on every level

Shape your future
enjoy your present

Flexibility from the start

Engaging, above standard learning

Practical and constantly connected

Supported on every level

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