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Graduate Diploma of Competitive Systems and Practices
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MSS80422
You have spent years steering organisations toward peak efficiency through the strategic application of Lean, Six Sigma, or Agile methodologies. We are currently establishing partnerships with Registered Training Organisations to offer a recognition pathway for your high-level expertise in change management and continuous improvement. Registering your interest helps us prioritise the development of this Graduate Diploma pathway for experienced leaders.
About This Qualification
This qualification applies to managers, leaders, technical experts, specialist advisors or others who exercise strategic, leadership and/or change management roles across an organisation implementing competitive systems and practices. This qualification provides extensive specialised skills and knowledge in competitive systems and practices with an emphasis on leadership, alignment of organisational strategy and values with competitive systems and practices, developing the organisational culture and systems and value chain liaison. This qualification can also integrate high level technical expertise. ‘Competitive Systems and Practices’ is not an approach or system in its own right. It is a broad collective term intended to encompass the flexible application of various tools, techniques, systems and approaches that have synergies around continuous improvement, efficiency, business improvement or similar goals. Examples include Lean, Agile, Kaizen and Six Sigma. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Qualification Code
MSS80422
Training Package
MSS — Sustainability
AQF Level
Graduate Diploma
Total Units
8 (0 core + 8 elective)
Entry Requirements
Entrants to the MSS80422 Graduate Diploma of Competitive Systems and Practices are required to have one or more of the following: Certificate IV or higher qualification in competitive systems and practices, management, technical or related disciplineexperience in competitive systems and practices at the supervisor, manager or technical specialist level or aboveexperience in leadership and management.
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Career Outcomes
According to training.gov.au, this qualification supports the following roles:
| Role | Responsibilities |
|---|---|
| Change Management Specialist | Creating and implementing comprehensive change management plans that embed lean principles into organisational culture. |
| Senior Manager (Competitive Systems) | Setting the strategic direction for business improvement and providing leadership for the adoption of competitive systems. |
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Could RPL Be Right for You?
Experience can be evidence.
RPL is the process that helps you demonstrate it.
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a formal assessment process that evaluates the skills, knowledge, and experience you've gained through your career to determine whether you meet the requirements of a nationally recognised qualification. It isn't a shortcut — it applies the same assessment standards as any other pathway.
RPL typically involves:
A review of your work experience against the qualification requirements
Compilation of an evidence portfolio demonstrating your competency
Assessment by a qualified assessor from a Registered Training Organisation
If gaps are identified, targeted training to build on your existing expertise
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RPL isn't the right pathway for everyone. If you don't have substantial, relevant, and current industry experience, a traditional study pathway may serve you better.
Our approach:
“We'd rather guide you to the right pathway than enrol you in the wrong one.”
What Kind of Experience Counts?
If RPL becomes available for this qualification, the types of experience and evidence that would typically be relevant include:
Work History & Roles
- ✓Detailed professional CV
- ✓Position descriptions for senior management or specialist roles
- ✓Performance reviews or board-level reports
Strategic Implementation
- ✓Lean or Six Sigma implementation frameworks
- ✓Value Stream Maps and process optimisation reports
- ✓Strategic plans for continuous improvement
Leadership & Change
- ✓Change management strategy documents
- ✓Stakeholder engagement and communication plans
- ✓Culture development or value alignment initiatives
Value Chain Management
- ✓Supply chain or value chain liaison reports
- ✓Cost-benefit analyses of business improvements
- ✓Operational system audits and feedback loops
Professional Standing
- ✓Industry-recognised certifications (e.g., Black Belt)
- ✓Records of facilitating high-level workshops
- ✓Internal training frameworks developed for staff
This is general guidance based on training.gov.au. Specific requirements will be confirmed by the delivering RTO's assessor when RPL becomes available.
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Related Qualifications
Other qualifications in the Sustainability.
Certificate III
Certificate III in Competitive Systems and Practices
MSS30322
Certificate IV
Certificate IV in Competitive Systems and Practices
MSS40322
Certificate IV
Certificate IV in Environmental Monitoring and Technology
MSS40222
Certificate IV
Certificate IV in Sustainable Operations
MSS40122
Diploma
Diploma of Competitive Systems and Practices
MSS50322
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