Business Manager Study Grants Program 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

Am I eligible to apply for a BM Study Grant?

Applications are open to all current and aspiring Business Managers and school-based
Administration Officers.

What is the total cost of the course?
The study grant will cover the cost of the course and will be paid directly to TAFE Queensland
on behalf of the participants. Other expenses associated with travel, accommodation and meals
as required will be the responsibility of the participants’ work unit/school/region.*

How can I apply?
The application form is available on the Professional Development web page. Once you have
completed the application form please submit to
by COB Friday, 27 April 2018.

I am a temporary employee, am I still eligible to apply?

Yes, as long as your temporary engagement extends beyond the study period (at least until December 2018). If successful, this will be verified by your supervisor/Principal.

What is the expected timeframe of the course?

Workshop durations and overall course timeframes will be dependent upon the mix of successful applicants in your regional area. The departments’ HR will work with TAFE Queensland to try and match the workshop delivery model to best suit workshop participants and the time that may be needed
to travel to the workshop locations.

As a guide, the total hours that will be spent in face-to-face learning workshops are:

  • 29.5 hours (2 days + 2 days) for the Diploma of Leadership and Management.
  • 21.5 hours (2 days + 1 day) for the Diploma of Business.

Some pre-reading and assessment work is also required. As a guide most participants from previous rounds completed the program within 6-9 months.

When will the workshops commence?

Workshops will commence in Term 2, 2018, with workshop dates most likely inMay/June
and October/November.

Will there be a workshop in my local area?

Workshop locations are listed on the application form and applicants are requested to select
the location most suited to them.

-Southbank - Mackay

-Gold Coast - Mt Isa

-Sunshine Coast - Bundaberg

-Toowoomba - Townsville

-Cairns

What happens if I am successful?

If your application is successful, you will receive a letter for DoE. Next, you will receive an enrolment pack from TAFE which needs to be completed (including your Unique Student Identification (USI) number). For all enrolment questions please contact TAFE Brisbane.

Will I be able to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)?

Upon successful enrolment, your TAFE Queensland Facilitator will be able to explain the learning workshop and assessment process, and the kinds of evidence that may demonstrate your prior learning. This may include:

•a supporting portfolio of work

•confirmation of skills and experience from a current or previous manager, and/or

•the ability to demonstrate your skills and knowledge to someone else.

I have completed a Diploma through a previous BM Study Grants program, can I apply
for the second Diploma?

The BM Study Grants program was established to support Business Managers (BMs) to build their capability in the role and to gain a formal qualification. So that we are providing this opportunity to as many BMs as we can, our priority for the study grants is to BMs (or aspiring BMs) who have not had
an opportunity to participate in either qualification.

BMs wishing to gain a second Diploma will therefore be required to selfor school fund. We will do our best to organise for you to attend the Round 3 workshops, as they are customised to school BMs.

To start this process you’ll need to submit your application form, making a note of wanting to obtain
the second Diploma and stating your funding method e.g. self or school funded.

More information about the program and how to apply can be found on The Business Manager Study Grants web page.

I still have questions about the BM Study Grants program. Where can I get further information?

Please contact the Leadership and Capability team on 07 3328 6944 or send an email
to .

*Travel subsidies for regional and remote participants will be considered on a case-by-case basis.