Diploma of Leadership and Management

The Diploma of Leadership and Management at The Peach Institute is a one-year qualification for people who want to step into team leader, supervisor or frontline management roles. You learn how to plan and manage work, lead a team, manage budgets and operational plans, and handle the day-to-day realities of supervising staff. The course is practical rather than theoretical, so you spend time on case studies, workplace scenarios and group tasks that mirror what managers actually do.

How the course is structured

As a diploma, this sits at Level 5 on the Australian Qualifications Framework. It is made up of units of study, each with a credit point value, delivered over trimesters or semesters. You will typically complete a set of core units covering leadership, operational planning and team effectiveness, plus electives you and the institute choose together. There may be a capstone-style project where you apply what you have learned to a real or simulated workplace problem. Assessment is usually a mix of assignments, presentations, practical tasks and observations, not just exams.

What you gain

You graduate able to write an operational plan, manage a project, lead meetings, give feedback, deal with conflict, and report on performance. You also pick up the administrative side of management: rostering, budgeting, compliance with workplace policies, and communicating with stakeholders. These are the skills employers ask for when they promote someone from a technical role into a supervisory one.

Who it suits

This course suits people already working in a team who want formal recognition before going for a team leader role. It also suits career changers who have industry experience but no management qualification, and international students who want an Australian qualification at diploma level. If you plan to study in Australia, note that a Student visa generally allows you to work up to 48 hours per fortnight while your course is in session, and after you finish you may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) post-study work stream, depending on your circumstances. English requirements for entry are usually IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall or an accepted equivalent. Tuition is published on the CRICOS register. Check the official page for current unit lists, entry requirements and intake dates.

• Team leader or supervisor in retail, hospitality, logistics or customer service
• Office or administration manager in a small to medium business
• Frontline manager in health, community services or government
• Project coordinator or operations assistant
• Sales team leader or branch supervisor
• Small business owner or manager

Australian employers in retail, hospitality, aged care, construction, manufacturing and professional services regularly hire diploma-qualified managers for supervisory roles. The qualification also gives you credit towards further study, such as a bachelor degree in business or management, if you want to keep going.