Diploma of Leadership and Management

The Diploma of Leadership and Management at InTech Institute of Technology is a one-year qualification for people who want to step into team leader, supervisor or front-line management roles. It sits at the diploma level on the Australian Qualifications Framework, which means it's practical, workplace-focused and shorter than a degree. You'll study how to manage teams, plan and monitor work, lead effective workplace relationships, manage budgets and financial plans, and support innovation and continuous improvement. The focus is on what you actually do as a manager: giving feedback, handling conflict, setting priorities, reporting on performance and keeping a team on track.

How the course is structured

Australian diplomas are usually delivered over two or three study periods across a year, depending on the provider's calendar. You'll complete a set of units of study, each worth credit points, and the course is competency-based, meaning you need to demonstrate that you can apply the skills in a real or simulated workplace. InTech Institute of Technology delivers this qualification to international students, and the CRICOS registration (course code 104144H) confirms it is approved for overseas students. Assessment typically combines written tasks, projects, case studies and practical observations. Some providers build in a work placement or require you to draw on your current workplace for assessment evidence, so ask the institute directly about placement arrangements and the exact unit list.

Skills you'll build

You'll learn to develop operational plans, manage recruitment and induction, lead team effectiveness, manage risk and use emotional intelligence in the workplace. There's a strong emphasis on communication and on the paperwork managers are responsible for: rosters, budgets, performance reviews and compliance records. By the end, you should be able to take responsibility for your own output and for the performance of a small team, which is exactly what the diploma is designed to certify.

Who it suits

This course suits people already working in a supervisory role who want formal recognition, career changers moving into management, and international students looking for a shorter, job-focused qualification in Australia. It also provides a pathway into higher study, many graduates use a diploma to gain credit towards a bachelor's degree in business or management. If you're an international student, you'll need to meet the institute's English requirements; the published standard for coursework at this level is usually IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall or an accepted equivalent such as TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic or Cambridge C1 Advanced. The Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa. While studying, a student visa generally allows you to work up to 48 hours per fortnight during the term, and after completing the diploma you may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream, depending on your circumstances. Tuition and intake dates are published on the CRICOS register and the institute's official page, check those for current details.

• Team leader or supervisor, retail, hospitality, logistics, manufacturing and contact centres across Australia.
• Office or administration manager, small and medium businesses, professional services firms and government agencies.
• Front-line manager, health and community services, aged care and disability support organisations.
• Operations coordinator, transport, warehousing and facilities management.
• Project support officer, construction, IT and event management companies.
• Small business owner or manager, running your own operation with responsibility for staff and budgets.

Graduates often continue into a bachelor's degree in business or management, using the diploma as a pathway and, where the institution grants it, credit towards their degree.