Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management

The Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management at Queensland School of Beauty Therapy is a practical, one-and-a-half-year qualification for people who want to run teams, projects and small businesses. You will work through the kind of tasks managers actually face: leading and managing a team, planning and monitoring operational work, managing budgets and financial plans, developing and maintaining professional networks, and handling workplace relationships and conflict. Assessment is competency-based, which means you are judged on whether you can do the job, not on an exam mark.

How the course is structured

This is an Australian Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification, so it is built from units of competency rather than the semesters and credit points you would see in a university bachelor degree. Each unit has a national code and a set of performance criteria you need to meet. The course runs for 1.5 years and is registered on CRICOS (course code 114528J), which means it is approved for international students studying in Australia. Delivery is likely to combine classroom sessions, group work and practical assessments, though you should confirm the exact mode, unit list and timetable on the official course page.

Skills you gain

By the end you should be able to write a business plan, lead a team through a change, manage a project from start to finish, and use financial information to make decisions. You will also practise communication and negotiation, which are the parts of management that trip people up. The skills transfer across industries, not just beauty, so you are not locked into one sector.

Who it suits

This course suits people already working in a supervisory or team-leader role who want formal recognition, or someone stepping up into management for the first time. It also works for small business owners who need to get better at planning and finance. If you are an international student, you will need to meet the English requirement at IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall or an accepted equivalent, and you should check the Department of Home Affairs thresholds for the Student visa separately. While studying, your visa allows 48 hours of work per fortnight. After you finish, you may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream, depending on the stream that applies to your qualification. Always confirm the current rules and course details with the official source before applying.

• Team leader or supervisor in retail, hospitality, beauty, or office administration
• Operations coordinator or office manager in small to medium businesses
• Front-line manager in health, community services, or personal services
• Project administrator supporting larger initiatives
• Small business owner or manager running day-to-day operations
• Customer service manager or client relationship lead

These roles exist across most Australian industries, particularly in services, retail, healthcare administration and small business. The qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework.