Establish legal and risk management requirements of new business ventures

Take the next step in your career with this comprehensive unit designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to navigate the legal and risk obligations of starting and operating a business. This course covers a wide range of critical topics, including establishing legal structures, meeting compliance requirements, managing contracts, and developing risk treatment plans in line with current legislation and workplace procedures.

Throughout this unit, you will learn to:

• Identify applicable legal structures and interpret related legislative and regulatory obligations.
• Develop and implement procedures to ensure compliance with business laws, licensing, and record-keeping requirements.
• Negotiate, draft, and complete contractual agreements that protect business interests.
• Analyse internal and external business risks and implement risk treatment strategies.
• Monitor systems for compliance, taking corrective action where required.

This unit is ideal for individuals planning to start or grow a small business, or those involved in operations and compliance. It supports sound decision-making in the legal and risk environment of business ventures and aligns with Australian business laws, WHS responsibilities, and industry standards.

This course is designed for:

• Qualified tradespersons (newly graduated apprentices) who are applying to be registered as a licensed subcontractor, trade contractor, or nominee supervisor with the QBCC.
• Electricians applying for an electrical contractor’s licence from the Electrical Safety Office (ESO).
• Anyone seeking to become a Qualified Business Person (QBP).

Whether you’re starting your journey in the trade industry or looking to expand your business credentials, this course will provide you with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed.

• Self-paced online – Maximum 6 weeks duration for completion

• Self-paced online + 1 day Face to Face – Maximum 6 weeks duration for completion

Blended Option: Learning & Theory assessment online and practical face to face training.

Face to Face Option: Learning and Assessment face to face.

Online: Learning and Assessment online, with support from your trainer remotely.

Campus

Workplace Delivery

While there are no prerequisites for completion of this unit, the QBCC has additional trade and experience requirements for attaining the Trade Contractors licence for your trade, so please visit the QBCC website: http://www.qbcc.qld.gov.au to check on all requirements before enrolling.

As part of the enrolment process, you will need to undertake a Language, Literacy and Numeracy (LLN) and Digital Literacy indicator Assessment. This assessment is used for reviewing your suitability for this course.

The minimum level required for entry to this Course is:

• Access to a computer (with Adobe Reader®, Microsoft Office® and a web browser, preferably Google Chrome)
• Access to the internet
• A video and audio recording device such as a ‘smart phone’ or web cam. (Note: Assessments require students to audio/visual record and submit to the assessor)

Students who are deemed competent will receive a Statement of Attainment recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework. This certification is nationally recognised. The Statement is issued by Australian Trade Training College (RTO 31399)

Where a student has a disability or learning difficulty, assessors will apply Australian Trade Training College reasonable adjustment to ensure that the student is not presented with artificial barriers to progress in the course.

Reasonable adjustments may include the use of adaptive technology, educational support, verbal assessment, etc.

We will provide support to each student’s individual needs, providing additional educational and wellness support required for the student to meet the requirements of their training course.

Please review our student handbook and policies prior to applying for this course:

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