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Diploma of Leadership and ManagementDiploma

Lead people and manage operations — communication, planning and team performance for frontline and emerging managers.

Overview

About this qualification

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply knowledge, practical skills and experience in leadership and management across a range of enterprise and industry contexts. You'll learn to lead and manage teams, communicate with influence, and plan and manage operational activity.

It suits emerging leaders and supervisors ready to formalise and extend their management capability.

Career outcomes

Graduates of this qualification typically pursue roles such as:

Team LeaderSupervisorOperations CoordinatorOffice Manager

Career and further-study outcomes depend on individual circumstances; completing a course does not guarantee employment or any migration outcome.

Entry requirements

  • Generally 18 years or older at course commencement
  • Satisfactory completion of schooling equivalent to Australian Year 12, or relevant experience for higher-level qualifications
  • International students: English proficiency (e.g. IELTS or equivalent) at the level set for this course — confirm the current requirement with the college
  • Pre-enrolment review (language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills)

Training, assessment & support

Delivery is competency-based and practical, combining structured learning with applied tasks, case studies and projects. Assessment methods include written tasks, projects, presentations and practical demonstrations.

Students are supported with additional classes where needed, accessible trainers, reasonable adjustments, and individual assistance — see student support.

Recognition of prior learning

If you have prior study or substantial work experience, you can apply for credit transfer or recognition of prior learning (RPL) during enrolment.

Unit structure, duration & fees

This qualification’s unit structure follows the current national training package. The college provides the current unit list, duration, timetable, intake dates and full fee schedule with your Letter of Offer.

The qualification code and title above are from Thames’s scope of registration on training.gov.au. Duration, intakes, fees and international availability: confirmed with the college at application.

Page last reviewed: 11 August 2026

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