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BSB60120 Advanced Diploma of Business

Formal recognition for individuals in general management or specialist business roles who carry out complex tasks, undertake technical research and analysis, and contribute to setting the strategic direction for a work area.
Overview

Turn years of hands-on senior business experience into the BSB60120 Advanced Diploma of Business, a nationally recognised qualification for individuals in a variety of business services job roles who may have general management accountabilities. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) allows your experience supervising a team or work area, managing staff performance and contributing to strategic direction to be formally assessed against this qualification rather than starting your learning over. Once your evidence is assessed and confirmed by our partner RTO, you hold the same AQF-recognised Advanced Diploma as anyone who completed the qualification through classroom-based study.

Business Analyst
Identifies business needs and problems, devises solutions and long-term strategies, and provides planning and advice for project and workplace issues.
Senior Executive
Undertakes high-level business tasks, provides leadership and specialist advice, and builds and maintains business relationships.
Administrator
Carries out and oversees administrative tasks to ensure an organisation runs smoothly, often with specific areas of responsibility.

Reference: training.gov.au

Industry RecognitionFormal recognition of the strategic research, analysis and team leadership skills you have already developed in a senior business role.
Career AdvancementProvides a pathway into further study, such as the Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management, or into a senior executive role.
Nationally Recognised
ASQA Registered
RPL Specialist

Is your experience eligible for certification?

General Documents

  • Your identification Documents
  • USI Number
  • Detailed Resume
  • Work Reference Letter(s)
  • Payslips
  • Previous Qualifications (If Any)

Project & Work Evidence

  • Project plans, schedules or scope documents you have developed
  • Budgets, cost estimates or financial reports you have managed
  • Risk registers or risk management plans you have prepared
  • Stakeholder communication or reporting records you have produced
  • Records showing you have led or supervised a team or work area
  • Performance management or staffing decision records you have made
  • Meeting minutes, status reports or governance documentation you have authored
  • Records showing you have monitored and evaluated project, program or business outcomes

Working Photos & Videos

  • Photos taken in a real workplace showing you leading or managing a project or team
  • You clearly visible in a leadership or management role in a professional setting
  • Videos recorded on site showing you performing management or leadership tasks
  • Each video approximately 90-120 seconds long

[NB: RTO might ask for more evidences based on qualification requirements]

158,500Employed
43Median Age
1,500Annual Employment Growth

Ref: Jobs and Skills Australia (Employed, Median Age, Annual Employment Growth)

$2,130Median per week
$110,760Yearly income

Ref: Jobs and Skills Australia (Median per week, Yearly income)

How It Works

Once your Student Agreement is signed and your initial payment is confirmed, your RPL journey begins — here's what to expect at each stage.

1
Collect Your Evidence
Using your personalised checklist, gather evidence that demonstrates your skills and experience. This may include employment records, certificates, photos, videos, or supervisor references. Your Navigator will guide you every step of the way.
2
Receive Your Enrolment & RPL Docs
We'll send your Enrolment Form and LLN Assessment to complete first. Following that, you'll receive your SelfAssessment Form and Third-Party Verification Form to work through carefully before moving to the next step.
3
Submit Your Completed Forms
Complete and sign all required forms, then return them along with your full evidence portfolio. Ensure every section is filled in, all signatures are included, and all supporting documents are attached before submitting.
4
Assessment and Competency Review
Your RTO Assessor will review and map your evidence against the required unit competencies. Where further clarification is needed, a competency conversation will be conducted to confirm your knowledge and skills.
5
Outcome Issued
Once assessed as competent across all required units, the RTO will formally issue your certificate or Statement of Attainment. Your real-world experience is now officially recognised as a nationally accredited qualification.

Qualification Overview

  • Qualification Code: BSB60120
  • Qualification Name: Advanced Diploma of Business
  • AQF Level: 6
  • Units: 5 core + 5 elective

Reference: Official packaging rules and description from training.gov.au – Australia's national register for vocational training.

Disclaimer: ATSR is a facilitator of RPL. Qualifications are issued by our partner Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) upon successful assessment.

Payment & Refund

Check Personalised quote after your consultation
Check Pricing based on your individual advised pathway
Check RTO name and all payment options included
Check No payment until you've accepted your quote
Check Refunds available in line with our policy

Payment options

✦ 4 interest-free instalments available
Debit / Credit Card
Bank Transfer

Payment Options

Your fees are confirmed before you commit — no surprises.

After your initial consultation, you'll receive a personalised quote that includes your total fee based on your individual advised pathway, the name of the assessing RTO, and all available payment options. No payment is required until you've reviewed and accepted your quote.

Refund Policy

We're committed to your outcome — and we back that with our refund policy.

Our navigators support you through the process to help ensure your portfolio meets the RTO's requirements before it's submitted. If the RTO finds your application ineligible after portfolio submission, you may be entitled to a refund of fees paid to ATSR, in accordance with our and the RTO's refund policy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I get the Advanced Diploma of Business through RPL instead of studying full-time?
Yes, RPL lets your existing business experience be formally assessed against the requirements of the BSB60120 Advanced Diploma. A partner RTO reviews your evidence and conducts the assessment needed to confirm your skills meet the national standard.
How much business experience do I need for RPL at Advanced Diploma level?
There's no fixed amount of experience required — what matters is having enough real evidence of operating at a senior business level to match against the qualification's units. Project plans or scope documents you've developed, budgets or financial reports you've managed, risk registers you've prepared, and stakeholder communications are the kind of evidence assessors look for.
Is an RPL Advanced Diploma of Business the same as one from full-time study?
Yes, it's the exact same AQF-registered qualification, issued by an ASQA-registered RTO, regardless of the pathway used to get it. RPL is a different route to the identical credential, not a lesser version of it.
Will this qualification support a move into a senior executive or business analyst role?
It's built around roles such as Business Analyst, Senior Executive, Administrator and Business Development Director, covering identifying business needs, devising solutions and providing high-level planning and advice. Having the qualification formally recognises senior business skills you may already be applying in your current role.

Secure your status as a certified senior business professional today

Turn your senior business experience into a nationally recognised Advanced Diploma qualification.

Check Your Eligibility
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Industry & Qualification

Tell us about your industry & qualification interest — select an industry or a qualification (at least one).

Work Experience

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Timeline & Evidence

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Personal Information

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