Foundation Education
Certificate III in Business
Nationally Recognised Vocational Education and Training (VET)The BSB30120 Certificate III in Business equips you with the knowledge and skills to work productively in a variety of workplace settings. This business course could lead you to a career as a CEO’s personal assistant, an administration officer in a large corporation, or a word processing operator in an office.
Computer Requirements
- Computer: Laptop or desktop computer with working speakers or headphone points
- Internet: High-speed internet such as Broadband or ADSL, T1/T2, fibre optic (Dial-up access is not recommended)
- Windows: Operating system – Windows 8 or above
- Internet Browser: Google Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Internet Explorer 11
- MAC: Operating system - OS X 10.14 Mojave or later
- Software: Flash, Adobe Reader, Microsoft Word (or Open Office which is free to download)
Delivery mode
Foundation Education offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Course fees
Career opportunities
The Certificate III in Business will prepare you for the following roles.
Executive Assistant
Executive Assistants provide administrative support and secretarial services to senior managers and company executives. They usually work directly...
Administration Officer
Administration Officers are the office all-rounders that fix the photocopier, keep the kitchen well-stocked, and make sales reports and business le...
Data Entry Operator
Data Entry Operators input data into spreadsheets, databases, and specialist software programs. They are employed in all industries and work sector...
Office Assistant
Office Assistants (also known as clerks) provide administrative support to a team of professionals. They assist with typing, filing, opening and di...
Receptionist
Receptionists take care of the front desk, meeting and greeting customers as well as implementing visitor screening and entry controls. They mainta...
Customer Service Representative
Customer Service Representatives interact with an organisation’s clients and customers, helping them with product enquiries, taking orders, and man...
Accounts Clerk
You might be involved with accounts payable or accounts receivable and you’ll have to manage the relevant paperwork, data entry and filing. Account...
Payroll Clerk
A Payroll Clerk processes wage and salary payments for employees in both large and small businesses. You’ll collect information from timesheets or...
Appointment Setter
An Appointment Setter schedules meetings between staff and clients. You might call prospective customers to generate interest in products or servic...
Operations Coordinator
An Operations Coordinator oversees the daily running of a business or organisation. You might be responsible for a particular department or for the...
Administration Manager
An Administration Manager coordinates all administrative processes for a business or organisation. You’ll oversee administration tasks and ensure a...
Business Administrator
A Business Administrator performs a range of administrative duties for a business or organisation. You might oversee filing and documentation syste...
School Administration Officer
A School Administration Officer provides essential administrative support in educational settings, managing office tasks, enrolments, and records....
Personal Assistant
Personal Assistants (also known as PAs) support managers and professional work teams. They take care of business correspondence, appointments, trav...
Scheduler
A Scheduler sets appointments for staff at an organisation. You’ll organise meeting times for sales colleagues with clients or prospective customer...
Administrative Assistant
An Administrative Assistant performs a range of administrative duties for an organisation or business. You might work at the front desk or provide...
About Foundation Education
Foundation Education is a leading Registered Training Organisation (RTO) that offers a range of nationally recognised certificate and diploma-level qualifications across several study areas including Early Childhood Education and Care, Education Support, Allied Health, Dental Assisting, Health Services and more.
With courses designed by industry experts, students gain the knowledge and experience to graduate with job-ready skills that employers seek. Plus, students can learn at their own pace and place through flexible online study.
