Specialist Senior Leadership RPL
Get your Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management without going back to class. Finalised in as little as 15 business days*
BSB60420 RPLYour Senior Leadership, Turned Into an Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
You already lead change, set direction and drive improvement across the organisation. We turn that experience into a nationally recognised Advanced Diploma and stay with you from the first call to the day your certificate arrives.
- No classes*
- No exams*
- From 15 business days*
- Nationally recognised
* RPL assesses your existing skills and work experience against a nationally recognised qualification. Outcomes depend on eligibility, your evidence and independent assessment by our affiliated RTO. Timeframes start once complete evidence is received. XPQualify does not issue qualifications. Conditions apply.
- Qualification
- Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
- Code
- BSB60420
- AQF level
- Level 6
- Units
- 10 (5 core + 5 elective)
- Entry requirement
- BSB Diploma or 2 years in a leadership role
- Occupation
- Corporate General Manager (ANZSCO 111211)
BSB60420 RPL Guide
Everything You Need Is Right Here
No more searching. This page answers every question about Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management RPL, and one call to our team handles the rest.
- Your own RPL advisor from day one
- The correct quote after your free assessment, with no hidden fees
- We help you build your evidence portfolio
- 100% online, from anywhere in Australia
What is BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management RPL?
BSB60420 RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) lets experienced senior leaders fast track their Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management, the nationally recognised Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management, by proving the skills they already use at work instead of studying the full course.
- At least 2+ years in senior operational or leadership roles in Australia, along with any overseas experience
- Entry requirement: a BSB Diploma or Advanced Diploma, or two years full time in an operational or leadership role
- 100 points of ID, a detailed CV, payslips, a supervisor reference letter and work evidence
- Our partner RTO can finalise your qualification in as little as 15 business days* once your evidence is complete
Who It's For
Who Qualifies for Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management RPL?
If one of these sounds like you, you're exactly who we help every day.
- General manager or executive
- Senior manager leading multiple teams
- Director or head of department
- Business owner leading the organisation
- Manager leading organisational change
- Overseas trained executive now working in Australia
Entry requirement for BSB60420
You need a Diploma or Advanced Diploma from the BSB Training Package, or two years equivalent full time workplace experience in an operational or leadership role. Most senior leaders qualify through experience. Newer to management? Start with our Diploma of Leadership and Management RPL.
Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management RPL wherever you work
100% online for senior leaders in every state and territory:
- Sydney
- Melbourne
- Brisbane
- Perth
- Adelaide
- Canberra
- Hobart
- Darwin
- Regional Australia
Career Pathways
Where Your Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management Takes You
The senior leadership qualification in the BSB training package.
Executive leadership
For executives who set direction for the organisation.
Leading change
For leaders who drive transformation and improvement.
Senior management
For general managers and heads of department.
The RPL Process
How to Get Your BSB60420 Through RPL in 4 Steps
Four clear steps to fast track your qualification, with our team beside you the whole way.
Step 1: Free skills check
Start in under 60 secondsAnswer a few quick questions about your leadership work. An RPL advisor then calls you for a friendly, no pressure chat, confirms BSB60420 is the right fit and checks your entry requirement.
Step 2: Build your experience portfolio
Show what you do every dayYou get a checklist made for BSB60420. Gather payslips, references, strategy and business plans, change plans, and board and leadership reports, and our team helps you put it all together.
Step 3: Assessment by an RTO
Verified by qualified assessorsOur affiliated RTO checks your portfolio against the current BSB60420 competency standards. If anything is missing, the assessor may ask for more evidence or suggest gap training.
Step 4: Receive your qualification
A milestone you've earnedOnce approved, the RTO issues your nationally recognised BSB60420 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management. Use it for general manager, executive or director roles.
Evidence Checklist
Required Evidence for BSB60420 RPL
Most senior leaders already have these on their phone or in a drawer.
- 01
100 points of ID
Passport, driver's licence, Medicare card or birth certificate.
- 02
Detailed CV
Your senior roles, organisations, dates and leadership scope. The more detail, the better.
- 03
Payslips or employment letter
Recent payslips, or a letter confirming your role and hours.
- 04
Supervisor reference letter
On letterhead, describing your senior leadership responsibilities, signed with contact details.
- 05
Leadership evidence
Strategy and business plans, change plans, board and leadership reports, improvement projects and performance reviews. Remove confidential details first.
- 06
USI number
Free to create at usi.gov.au in about 5 minutes.
Senior leadership evidence counts most: assessors look for proof that you lead organisational change, provide leadership across the organisation, develop business plans and drive innovation. We help you choose the strongest documents.
Your Job, Mapped
How Your Job Maps to BSB60420 Units
Examples of the evidence assessors look for, by role.
| Your role | BSB60420 unit | Typical evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Executive | BSBLDR602Provide leadership across the organisation | Leadership communications, strategy sessions |
| Change leader | BSBLDR601Lead and manage organisational change | Change plans, consultation records, project reports |
| General manager | BSBOPS601Develop and implement business plans | Business plans, board papers |
| Senior manager | BSBSTR601Manage innovation and continuous improvement | Improvement projects, innovation proposals |
| All senior roles | BSBCRT611Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving | Complex problem reviews, options papers |
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RPL or the Full Course?
Full Advanced Diploma course
- Typically 12 to 18 months of study
- 10 units of classes, assignments and assessments
- Time away from leading the organisation
- You relearn what you already do every week
BSB60420 RPL with XPQualify
- Qualification finalised from 15 business days*
- No classes or exams*
- 100% online, from anywhere in Australia
- The correct quote after your free assessment, no hidden fees, plus our Price Beat Guarantee*
Our Pricing Promise
Why We Only Quote After Your Free Assessment
We want YOU to save money. That's why we can ONLY give you the Correct Quote after your initial assessment. A quote given without an initial assessment would leave you UNNECESSARILY overpriced, and we don't want to do that to you!
- Free initial assessment
- A quote based on your actual experience
- You won't find a cheaper or faster RPL service in Australia**
BSB60420 RPL FAQs
BSB60420 RPL Questions, Answered
Still unsure? Call 1800 325 210 and talk to a real advisor.
Can I fast track my Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management through RPL?
Yes. If you already work in senior leadership, RPL is the fastest way to your BSB60420. Instead of 12 to 18 months of study, our partner RTO can finalise your qualification in as little as 15 business days* once your evidence is complete. Conditions apply.*
Do I need a Diploma before the Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management?
Not if you have the experience. Entry is a BSB Diploma or Advanced Diploma, or two years equivalent full time workplace experience in an operational or leadership role. Most senior leaders meet the experience pathway.
How long does BSB60420 RPL take?
Once your complete evidence is submitted, our partner RTO can finalise your qualification in as little as 15 business days*. Most of the time goes into gathering documents, and our advisors help you do that quickly. Conditions apply.*
How much experience do I need for BSB60420 RPL?
Most successful applicants have at least 2+ years of hands on work in a senior operational or leadership role, leading change, strategy and continuous improvement. The assessing RTO sets the exact requirement, and we confirm it in your free eligibility check.
How much does BSB60420 RPL cost?
You get the correct quote after your free eligibility check, with no hidden fees. Quoting before we understand your experience would leave you UNNECESSARILY overpriced, and we don't want that for you. Call 1800 325 210 to start. Our Price Beat Guarantee* applies to comparable quotes. Conditions apply.*
Can overseas trained senior leaders get BSB60420 through RPL?
Yes, if you are now working in senior leadership in Australia. Your overseas experience can support your application, but the RTO will need Australian evidence such as payslips, an employer letter and a supervisor reference letter showing your current work.
Is an RPL qualification the same as one earned by study?
Yes. RPL leads to the same nationally recognised qualification, with the same national recognition as one completed through study.
Does XPQualify issue the certificate?
No. XPQualify is an RPL consultancy. We check your eligibility, help prepare your evidence and refer you to an affiliated RTO, which assesses you and issues the qualification.
Units and Packaging Rules
BSB60420 Units and Packaging Rules
The full detail, for anyone who wants it.
View core and elective units
To achieve BSB60420 you must complete 10 units: 5 core and 5 electives. At least 3 electives come from the qualification's elective list; up to 2 can come from another Advanced Diploma or higher.
Core units
- BSBCRT611 Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving
- BSBLDR601 Lead and manage organisational change
- BSBLDR602 Provide leadership across the organisation
- BSBOPS601 Develop and implement business plans
- BSBSTR601 Manage innovation and continuous improvement
Your leadership experience already counts. Let's make it official.
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