Which electives fit the work you want to do?
Ask for the actual six codes; a listed option is not a guaranteed course choice.
Choose at least four listed electives. The other two may be listed electives or suitable units at Certificate IV or above from a current endorsed training package qualification or accredited course.
Which learning areas could you compare?
- Budgeting — BSBFIN501 Manage budgets and financial plans
- People performance — BSBLDR522 Manage people performance
- Customer service — BSBOPS505 Manage organisational customer service
- Risk — BSBOPS504 Manage business risk
- Sustainability — BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
- Inclusion — BSBTWK501 Lead diversity and inclusion
- Accessibility — BSBXDB502 Adapt organisations to enhance accessibility for people with disability
These are examples from the national elective list, not the whole list or a promise of availability. Providers may have fixed packages. Ask whether a proposed change is available and valid for your course.
How should you compare two offers?
Put their elective codes beside your learning goals. Note what is fixed, what may change and what practical resources are required. Obtain the final agreed list in writing.
How do you turn a work goal into an elective question?
For budgeting, ask whether BSBFIN501 is included. For people performance, check BSBLDR522; for customer service, BSBOPS505; for risk, BSBOPS504. These are listed options, not required choices for every student. Ask which six units the provider actually teaches and which changes it can support.
What if a provider has a fixed package?
Compare the fixed six electives with your intended tasks before choosing the offer. A national list does not mean every provider offers every unit. Ask about any permitted substitutions, their assessment resources and any change in cost or timetable.