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BSB60520 Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communication

Formal recognition for senior marketing professionals who provide leadership and strategic direction in marketing and communications.
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Overview
Get recognised for the strategic marketing leadership you already provide. The BSB60520 Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communication covers developing organisational marketing strategy, managing marketing processes, developing marketing plans and building strategic business networks. RPL lets your experience be formally assessed towards this nationally recognised qualification.
Marketing Manager
Leads marketing functions and group outcomes.
Head of Marketing
Sets strategic direction for marketing and communications.
Marketing Specialist
Develops marketing plans and manages marketing processes.

Reference: training.gov.au

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Is your experience eligible for certification?

General Documents

  • Your identification Documents
  • USI Number
  • Detailed Resume
  • Work Reference Letter(s)
  • Payslips
  • Previous Qualifications (If Any)
  • Diploma of Marketing and Communication (or equivalent)

Workplace Documents & Testimonials

  • Work samples, reports or plans you have written or contributed to
  • Supervisor, manager or client testimonials describing your role
  • Meeting minutes, rosters or organisation charts showing your position
  • Records of professional development or workplace training you have completed

Project & Work Evidence

  • Organisational marketing strategies you have developed
  • Marketing plans you have written and implemented
  • Marketing process documents or frameworks you have managed
  • Budget and performance reports for marketing functions
  • Strategic business network or partnership records
  • Board or executive presentations on marketing strategy
  • Records of leading marketing teams or agencies
  • Market research and analysis used in strategy
  • Stakeholder feedback on your strategic work

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

71,700Employed
35Median Age
3,000Annual Employment Growth

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

$1,957Median per week
$101,764Yearly 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 Self-Assessment 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: BSB60520
  • Qualification Name: Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communication
  • AQF Level: 6
  • Units: 4 core + 8 elective

Notes

Entry requires BSB52415 Diploma of Marketing and Communication, or BSBMKG541, BSBMKG542, BSBMKG552, BSBMKG555 and BSBPMG430 (or equivalent competencies), or four years' equivalent full-time relevant work experience.

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

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

Payment & Refund

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Payment options

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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 an Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communication through RPL?−

Yes, senior marketing professionals can apply for BSB60520 through RPL. A partner RTO formally assesses your strategy and leadership evidence.

What are the entry requirements for BSB60520?+

You need the BSB52415 Diploma of Marketing and Communication, equivalent competencies in its core units, or four years' equivalent full-time relevant work experience. Your RTO will confirm this before assessment.

Is an RPL Advanced Diploma the same as one from study?+

Yes, it is the same AQF Advanced Diploma issued by an ASQA-registered RTO.

What roles does BSB60520 support?+

It supports marketing manager, head of marketing and senior marketing specialist roles.

Secure your status as a certified marketing leader today

Turn your strategic experience into a nationally recognised Advanced Diploma.

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