BSB30120 – Certificate III in Business

Build capable, confident customer service and business support staff

The BSB30120 Certificate III in Business is a nationally recognised qualification designed to help employers develop reliable, job-ready staff in customer service, administration and entry-level business roles. Delivered as a workplace-based traineeship, this qualification allows employees to learn while they work, applying new skills immediately and building confidence without stepping away from the job.

Who this qualification suits

  • Customer service and contact centre team members 
  • Reception and front-of-house staff 
  • Entry-level administration or business support roles 
  • New starters in their first 6–12 months 

How it works for employers

  • Training delivered in the workplace with online support 
  • Minimal disruption to day-to-day operations 
  • Learning aligned to your systems, processes and role expectations 
  • Ongoing trainer support for learners and supervisors 

Skills your team will build

  • Professional workplace communication 
  • Customer engagement and service delivery 
  • Record keeping and data handling 
  • Work health and safety practices 
  • Time management and prioritisation 
  • Inclusive and sustainable work practices 

Units of competency

There are 13 subjects in this qualification. 

Core units 

  • BSBCRT311 Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment
  • BSBPEF201 Support personal wellbeing in the workplace
  • BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices
  • BSBTWK301 Use inclusive work practices
  • BSBWHS311 Assist with maintaining workplace safety
  • BSBXCM301 Engage in workplace communication

Elective units

  • BSBDAT201 Collect and record data
  • BSBOPS306 Record stakeholder interactions
  • SIRXPDK001 Advise on products and services
  • BSBOPS202 Engage with customers
  • BSBOPS203 Deliver a service to customers
  • BSBINS307 Retrieve information from records
  • BSBPEF301 Organise personal work priorities

Assessment:

Assessment is practical and based on real work tasks and may include observations, workplace activities, short knowledge questions and supervisor feedback.

Recognition of Prior Learning:

RPL is available for employees with relevant skills or experience and may reduce training time.

Time commitment :

Approximately 12 months for full-time employees, with pro-rata arrangements for part-time staff.

Funding and cost:

This qualification may be supported through NSW Smart & Skilled funding. Fees are confirmed before enrolment and no more than $1,500 upfront is charged to individual learners.

Unlock funding support

Funding may be available to support your organisation’s investment in digital literacy, training, and capability uplift.

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