The Certificate III in Business aims to develop practical skills needed in the workplace. The course is based around real projects that students will run themselves. You will explore how to use AI effectively in the workplace which puts you at the forefront of technological innovation. The aim of this course is to be interactive and a bridge to future study.  

  • Year 1 and 2 Wantirna  and Hawthorn campus
  • Two years part-time
  • Wednesday 12:30pm – 4:30pm
  • Classroom
  • Materials fee: Year 1=$80, Year 2=$80
  • Required clothing and equipment: neat, professional attire when attending excursions or events, a USB (recommended), pen, and an exercise book.

Units of competency

Selected Units from Certificate III in Business
Unit code Unit name Nominal hours Compulsory/Elective
BSBPMG430 Undertake project work 60 Elective
BSBTEC302  Design and produce spreadsheets 35 Elective
BSBPEF201 Support personal wellbeing in the workplace 50 Compulsory
BSBOPS303 Organise schedules 15 Elective
BSBSUS211 Participate in sustainable work practices 20 Compulsory
BSBWHS311 Assist with maintaining workplace safety        40 Compulsory
BSBCRT311 Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment        40 Compulsory
BSBTWK301 Use inclusive work practices        30 Compulsory
  Total nominal hours 290  
Selected Units from Certificate III in Business
Unit code Unit name Nominal hours Compulsory/Elective
BSBTEC301 Design and produce business documents 80 Compulsory
BSBINS302 Organise workplace information 30 Compulsory
BSBPEF301  Organise personal work priorities 30 Compulsory
BSBXCM301  Engage in workplace communication 40 Compulsory
BSBOPS304 Deliver and monitor a service to customers 35 Compulsory
  Total nominal hours 215  

Outcomes

On successful completion of this program, students will:

Complementary studies include Accounting and Business Management .

Career opportunities include business administration, marketing and sales industry, financial industry, project and events industry, IT industry and small buisness owner.

Pathways and further study

Start with...

BSB20120
Certificate III in Business

progress to...
Diploma of Business
progress to...
Credit towards Bachelor of Business


*Course not offered by Swinburne University of Technology.

How to apply for VET Delivered to Secondary Students

Essentially, we’re in partnership with you and your school. You speak to your school and they coordinate your application with Swinburne. Seek out your school’s VET or careers coordinator for course recommendations and discuss your options. Then, when you’ve decided on a VDSS course that fits, your school will forward your application directly to us.

To be eligible for consideration for a VDSS program you must be currently enrolled in Year 10, 11 or 12.

You’ll receive notification from your school about the outcome of your application. Successful? More information about enrolment will follow.

If there is greater demand than course places available, you’ll be placed on a waiting list. So, take note of our key application dates to allow time for your school-endorsed application to get to us.

Please refer to Swinburne's policies and regulations for student rights and responsibilities while on campus.

Course costs

The costs associated with Swinburne VDSS programs is invoiced directly to schools. For more information on course costs, it’s best to contact your school’s VET or careers coordinator.

2026 key dates

Applications
First round applications open Monday 18 August 2025
First round applications close

Friday 12 September 2025
Schools notified Monday 6 October 2025
Late applications open Monday 13 October 2025
Late applications close Friday 7 November 2025


Note: These dates are indicative only.

** Certificate II Electrotechnology will begin January 28th, 2026.

Enrolment and Orientation

Orientation for courses at Wantirna campus and Croydon campus is scheduled for Wednesday 26 November 2025.

When you’ve completed your enrolment and we’ve seen you on campus for orientation, you’ll attend Swinburne one day per week for training while continuing at your secondary school.

Courses commence Wednesday 4 February 2026.

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