Certificate III · CRICOS course

Certificate III in Business

76 CRICOS providers offer this course to international students in 10 Australian cities. Typical tuition for the whole course is AUD $4,700 - $12,500, and it usually takes about 1 year.

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Typical tuition, whole course
AUD $4,700 - $12,500
Course length
4 mo - 2 yr
Providers
76 providers
Cities
10 cities

Typical = the middle 80% of CRICOS tuition fees across providers. Full range AUD $2,500 - $21,000. Fees change, so confirm with the provider.

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📍Sydney · Melbourne +8
CRICOS 2026

BSB30120 · Office Studies, n.e.c.

About the course

What it prepares you for

The national register links it to 5 job titles, listed below.

You complete 6 core units.

From the national register

This qualification reflects the role of individuals in a variety of Business Services job roles. It is likely that these individuals are establishing their own work performance.

Individuals in these roles carry out a range of routine procedural, clerical, administrative or operational tasks that require technology and business skills. They apply a broad range of competencies using some discretion, judgment and relevant theoretical knowledge. They may provide technical advice and support to a team.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Full qualification on training.gov.au
Course content

What you study

6 core units every student completes. Unit names as listed in the official qualification.

  1. BSBCRT311Apply critical thinking skills in a team environment
  2. BSBPEF201Support personal wellbeing in the workplace
  3. BSBSUS211Participate in sustainable work practices
  4. BSBTWK301Use inclusive work practices
  5. BSBWHS311Assist with maintaining workplace safety
  6. BSBXCM301Engage in workplace communication
Career outcomes

Where it can take you

Typical jobs for this qualification, as listed on training.gov.au.

  • Medical Receptionist

    Medical Receptionists act as the first point of contact for clients in a medical practice. They greet patients and visitors, respond to enquiries, make appointments, and process medical records.

  • Records Clerk

    Records Clerks process and handle information and documents in records departments and offices. They collect, sort, classify, label and store records; update information; research missing or incomplete records; and set up and maintain file management systems such as databases.

  • Administrative Assistant

    Administrative Assistants assist with a range of clerical and administrative activities, respond to basic enquiries from the public and other organisations, and perform other duties under supervision.

  • Customer Service Representative

    Customer Service Representatives provide advice and assistance to clients, and collect and input client data. They respond to telephone, written or face-to-face enquiries; resolve complaints; and promote and sell goods and services. They may work for a variety of businesses, including utility companies, financial organisations, or directory assistance services.

  • Medical Secretary

    Medical Secretaries perform clerical, secretarial and typing duties for medical practitioners. They greet patients, respond to enquiries, make appointments, process accounts, and maintain medical records.

Where to study

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Your pathway

Levels in the same field

Many students start lower and move up: a Certificate IV or Diploma can lead into a Bachelor degree, often with credit for what you have already studied.

  1. 01Certificate IICertificate II in Workplace Skills
  2. 02Certificate III · This courseCertificate III in Business
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