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Certificate IV in Business (Sustainability)
Certificate IV in Business (Sustainability)Sustainability responsibilities often appear gradually — a reporting task here, an initiative there, or the expectation to “make things greener” without clear guidance. Many people end up shaping workplace sustainability without ever being formally recognised for it. This qualification helps you build structured capability in workplace sustainability, operations, communication and continuous improvement, so you can influence change with confidence and credibility.
100% Online Delivery
9–16 Month Completion
Build practical sustainability and operations capability
Strengthen communication, reporting and policy development skills
Flexible Payment Options: VISA, MasterCard, time payments.
Affordable weekly or fortnightly payment plans available.
NSW Smart & Skilled funding approved (subject to eligibility and funding availability). See our Funding Information page for full details.
Build Practical Sustainability Capability for Modern WorkplacesAcross industries, organisations are under pressure to reduce waste, improve resource efficiency and demonstrate environmental responsibility. Yet much of this work falls on people who already manage business processes, admin systems or team coordination — often without clear training or support.
The BSB40120 Certificate IV in Business (Sustainability) helps you step confidently into sustainability-focused responsibilities. You’ll build skills in environmental practices, data reporting, sustainability planning, communication and continuous improvement — all grounded in practical, real-world workplace application.
If you’re already contributing to sustainability goals, or you want to move into roles that blend operations and environmental responsibility, this qualification gives you the recognition and capability to support meaningful change.
What You'll Develop
- Personal work-management and task organisation
- Critical thinking for environmental and operational decisions
- Emotional intelligence for influencing sustainable behaviour
- WHS implementation in environmentally focused workplaces
- Communication strategies that support change
- Relationship-building across teams and stakeholders
- Digital collaboration for sustainability initiatives
- Complex document writing for plans, reports and proposals
- Implementation and monitoring of sustainable work practices
- Workplace sustainability planning skills
- Ability to evaluate and report on sustainability outcomes
- Policy development for sustainability at an organisational level
Quick Facts
Duration
9–16 months (self-paced, fast-track available)Study Mode
100% online – self-paced and flexible, with people to help when you need itUnits
12 units of competencyAssessment
Workplace projects — no examsSupport
Unlimited trainer support by phone and emailCredit Transfer and RPL PathwaysIf you have any past studies or experience, you may be eligible to receive credit where possible. This means you don’t need to relearn what you already know and can significantly reduce your study time by up to 60%.
Most experienced workers save 3 to 6 months of study time through RPL. Your practical experience has real value and we help you prove it.
Comprehensive Curriculum
Each module typically takes around 4 weeks to complete but can be completed faster if your personal time allows.Module 1
BSBPEF402Sustainability work often competes with daily operations; learn how to prioritise tasks, manage expectations and maintain steady progress.
Workload Management
Priorities
Module 2
BSBCRT411Environmental decisions require thoughtful analysis; strengthen your ability to interpret information, consider impacts and make sound recommendations.
Problem Solving
Environmental Reasoning
Module 3
BSBPEF502Sustainability often involves influencing change; learn how to read situations, support behavioural shifts and communicate with empathy.
Emotional Intelligence
Influence
Module 4
BSBWHS411Safety and sustainability often intersect; develop skills to implement WHS requirements while supporting environmental initiatives.
WHS
Risk Control
Module 5
BSBXCM401Change requires clear communication; learn how to deliver messages that motivate and support sustainable practice.
Communication
Engagement
Module 6
BSBTWK401Sustainability relies on collaboration; build strong working relationships to support adoption of environmental practices across teams.
Stakeholder Engagement
Collaboration
Module 7
BSBTEC404Environmental reporting and tracking rely on digital systems; gain confidence in using platforms that support data sharing and project coordination.
Digital Tools
Collaboration
Module 8
BSBWRT411Policies, plans and sustainability reports require precision; develop skills to prepare clear, professional and effective documentation.
Reporting
Documentation
Module 9
BSBSUS411Start the practical change process; learn how to support waste reduction, resource efficiency and environmental compliance.
Sustainability Practices
Monitoring
Module 10
BSBSUS412Turn goals into action; create practical sustainability plans that support measurable environmental improvement.
Sustainability Planning
Implementation
Module 11
BSBSUS413Data-driven insights matter; develop skills to analyse sustainability outcomes and communicate results effectively.
Reporting
Evaluation
Module 12
BSBSUS511Strengthen organisational accountability; learn to write policies and procedures that support long-term sustainability goals.
Policy Development
Environmental Governance
Entry Requirements
To make sure this course is the right fit and that you’re set up for success, you’ll need to meet the following entry requirements.Age:- 21 Years or over- If under 21 (must be over 18), have a Certificate III + 2 years relevant work experience, OR have proof of high level of skills that may lead to an interview for possible enrolmentAcademic Suitability: have completed one of the following:- Year 12/Senior Certificate- Certificate III + 2 years relevant work experience- Pass a GTI Language, Literacy and Numeracy testDigital Literacy and Access Requirements:- Digital literacy sufficient to complete online study- Access to a computer and reliable internet connectionLanguage Requirements- See 'English Language Entry Requirements' for more information
Notes:• Applicants who do not meet the above criteria may request a meeting with the Training Manager/CEO. Enrolment may be accepted at their discretion.• These requirements do not apply to Traineeships but are strongly recommended.
Honest WarningPeople without the recommended experience often struggle and may not complete the course. This is simply due to the level of responsibility required in the assessments. If you have any past studies or experience, you may be eligible to receive credit where possible. This means you don’t need to relearn what you already know and can significantly reduce your study time by up to 60%.
Career PathwaysSustainability roles are growing across government, construction, corporate services, logistics, manufacturing and community organisations. Sustainability and operations roles typically fall between $60K–$105K, depending on industry and experience.
Sustainability Officer
Environmental Support Officer
Sustainability Coordinator
Business Operations Coordinator
Compliance and Reporting Assistant
Sustainability Administrator
Environmental Projects Assistant
Sustainable Work Practices Advisor
Graduate Success Stories
“Excellent Course for supervisors and foreman. You get to better your knowledge around civil and being a supervisor/foreman. This course has taught me to plan ahead to know where you’re going and what you want to achieve. I also have more of a health and safety focus outlook. The support processes for assessments were very helpful and precise.”
Enhanced safety awareness
Shannon ClellandGloding Contractors
“Since doing my Cert IV's, I have had good feedback from my employers about promotions and pay rises. The management skills I learned helped me to see more productive ways of doing tasks. I found the RPL process easy to understand and follow instructions.
Improved management capability
Greg Antaw
“The support I received was great. I liked the independence of being left to do training on my own, with trainers always available to help when needed”
Improved learning independence
Duncan Turnbull
“This course was very flexible and tied in well with my current employment. Finding where to access information was very easy, and access to trainers and the support system were excellent. The training was highly applicable to my day to day role and would be very suitable for other supervisors.“
Improved workplace alignment
David Schofield