This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of small business contexts. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others, and have responsibility for the output of others.
Job Roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:

• Small Business Manager.

Qualification Pathways
Prerequisite Requirements
There are no prerequisite requirements for individual units of competency.
Pathways into the qualification
Candidates may enter the qualification through a number of entry points demonstrating potential to undertake vocational education and training at certificate level, including:

• with personal or vocational experience in a specific industry
• with vocational experience in a specific industry and an industry specific qualification.

Pathways from the qualification
After achieving the BSB40407 Certificate IV in Small Business Management, candidates may undertake a qualification in a specialist area within the BSB07 Business Services Training Package such as marketing, management, human resources.