Diploma of Marketing and Communication

One course offers many courses of action and pathways for you.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will be awarded a Diploma of Marketing and Communication (BSB52415).

Possible job outcomes may include:

• Marketing Manager
• Marketing Team Leader
• Product Manager
• Public Relations Manager
• Senior Communications Officer

What do I need before I start?

Entry to this qualification is limited to those individuals who:

• have completed all core units in BSB42415 Certificate IV in Marketing and Communication.

You will require intermediate English language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) skills.

Before commencing this course, you will be required to undertake an Online LLN ASSESSMENT. Upon enquiry, you will be sent an invitation to complete.

If you are completing the course via an online or RPL delivery mode, you will need access to a computer with word processing, PDF reader capabilities and an internet connection.

Please be advised we are unable to train students on a student visa. You must find a CRICOS registered training provider.

What will I need to provide to enrol?

• Enrolment Form
• USI
• Photo Identification
• Completion of LLN assessment
• Copies of previous qualifications
• Payment

To complete this course you must demonstrate competency in a total of 12 units. These units have been selected to give you the most comprehensive overview of marketing & communication at a management level.

Core Units

• BSBMKG507 Interpret market trends and developments
• BSBMKG523 Design and develop an integrated marketing communication plan
• BSBPMG522 Undertake project work

Elective Units*

• BSBADV507 Develop a media plan
• BSBFIM501 Manage budgets and financial plans
• BSBLDR502 Lead and manage effective workplace relationships
• BSBMKG501 Identify and evaluate marketing opportunities
• BSBMKG502 Establish and adjust the marketing mix
• BSBMKG506 Plan market research
• BSBMKG514 Implement and monitor marketing activities
• BSBMKG515 Conduct a marketing audit
• BSBCUS501 Maintain quality customer service

You can view the full list of units available to study within this qualification on training.gov.au.

*If you wish to change one or more of your elective units please contact us. While we endeavour to be able to provide all options, changes to elective units cannot be guaranteed. The cost for custom unit packaging is $500 per qualification for full study or $250 for RPL.

Standard Online Delivery

1 unit per month for 12 months. Includes regular contact with a trainer. Should allow 20 – 25 hours per week to study.

Accelerated Learning

For people with prior knowledge, skills or qualifications. 2 units per month for 6 months. Should allow 30 – 40 hours per week to study.

Assessment Only / RPL

For people with evidence of their extensive experience.

We aim to have all RPL assessments finalised within 12 weeks but it is usually much quicker. The actual timeframe depends on the course you are seeking RPL for, how long it takes you to supply the evidence and how long it takes us to verify your evidence.

You can complete our Free Skills Assessment right now to determine if this is the right option for you.

Custom Enrolment

If you wish to customise your course, change your elective units or study load please contact us to request an individual learning plan.

The number of hours outlined is a guide only and each individual will learn at a different pace. Students may request an extension or submit their assessments early as required to suit their individual learning needs.

After completing this course you may wish to further your studies with:

• BSB61315 Advanced Diploma of Marketing and Communication
• BSB61015 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
• Other relevant Advanced Diploma qualifications.

Fee-for-service

Total investment: $4800

First payment: $850

For online courses, the initial fee payable comprises of an enrolment fee plus the first unit fee.

A training plan will be created for you outlining the agreed delivery time frame and a payment schedule provided outlining staged payments aligned to final assessment.

Payments can be scheduled via a zipmoney payment plan or paid as you progress via agreed payment method. Please note that there are no refunds for the initial enrolment/first unit fee or agreed unit delivery per the training plan schedule.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Total investment: $2700 

Before enrolling, you will be required to complete a Free Skills Assessment to determine your eligibility for an RPL pathway.

After an initial assessment, if you wish to proceed, you will complete an Enrolment Form and be issued an invoice for an initial 50% deposit of the total investment. This is non-refundable. Throughout the RPL evidence gathering process if gaps in evidence are identified and full study is required, the training plan and fees will be discussed with you.

If you are eligible for full RPL on your qualification, on completion of the evidence gathering process you will be issued with the final 50% invoice to be paid prior to issuing of your certificate.

You will have 90 days to submit all appropriate evidence for your qualification. Should you exceed 90 days an extension fee will apply.

Payment Options

• EFTPOS
• Credit Card (MasterCard, Visa & Amex)
• Direct Deposit
• PayPal (selected locations only)
• zipMoney Payment Plans

ZipMoney Interest Free Terms

3 Months Interest Free	$200 – $500
6 Months Interest Free	$501 +

Click here for further information on course fees, refunds and payment terms.

Extension Request Fees

Should you require an extension on your study, an extension fee of $100 per request per month is required.

Assessment Re-Submission Fees

Should you be deemed not competent after 2 attempts at a unit of competency, an assessment re-submission fee of $100 will apply per assessment.

Re-Enrolment

Should you wish to cancel your course or your enrolment is cancelled by us due to no progress and you then wish to re-enrol, a re-enrolment fee of 25% of the standard course fee will apply if requested within 3 months of initial cancellation. If re-enrolment is requested within 4 – 12 months of initial cancellation, 50% of the standard course fee will apply.

Why should I study with Asset College?

APPLIED LEARNING Our courses focus on developing practical skills that are underpinned by theory. We make sure that everything you learn is relevant and useful to your career goal. All of our courses are developed with the assistance of industry professionals, so that you know you’ll only get the training you need to succeed.

SMALL CLASSES Small, workshop-style classes give you the opportunity to better know your trainers and classmates. You never know who you’ll end up sitting beside in one of our courses and the networking opportunities this may create! It also means you get the individual help you deserve.

CAREER PREPARATION Even before you start your training with us, we’re helping to steer you in the right direction based on the career outcome you want to achieve. We offer free information sessions across a number of our course categories, so you’re informed before you even step foot in a classroom.

JOB FOCUSED We have strong links to peak industry and community bodies, which means so do you too! We offer courses that align with and are informed by industry needs, so our graduates have the best chance of gainful, long-term employment on completion of the course.

INDUSTRY ENDORSED We have worked tirelessly throughout our time in the vocational education and training sector continuing to improve our courses based on industry consultation and feedback. Industry standards can sometimes change rapidly, and so have we. Our courses are made with industry, for industry.

PRACTICAL We focus on the practical skills you’ll need to succeed in industry. While it’s great to have background knowledge, it’s even better when you get the chance to apply that knowledge! At ASSET, we help you do just that.