Diploma of Project Management

This qualification reflects the role of skilled operators who apply a broad range of competencies in a varied work context, using some discretion and judgement and relevant theoretical knowledge. They may provide technical advice and support to a team.

Participants must complete 12 units of competency for this qualification. 6 mandatory core units must be completed and the remainder of the electives,

Entry requirements

Year 12 or equivalent

Career opportunities/vocational outcomes

Include but not limited to marketing manager, product manager and public relations manager.

Program Articulation
 
Students who successfully complete this course are able to gain articulation into BSB60507 Advanced Diploma of Marketing or a range of other Advanced Diploma qualifications.

Program Duration

Full Time: 12 months
Part Time:    24 months

Course Commencement

Courses commence in February, April, July and September each year for full time and part time applicants.

Delivery Methods
 
This course is delivered through blended face to face classroom learning or by correspondence.

Assessment Methods

Students may be required to sit written and oral exams, participate in practical activities, complete assignments, presentations, vocational projects and role plays.

Students undertaking a course as part of a work based traineeship will be assessed in the workplace.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Participants with previous training and/or experience may apply for RPL. Participants, who have completed courses with equivalent / matching learning outcomes, will be granted credit transfer.

Accreditation

Qualifications granted by Australian Academy are accredited by the Queensland Government through the Department of Education and Training (DET)
This program is nationally recognised under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF).
National Training Provider No: 31716

Course Structure

To achieve a Diploma of Project Management the qualification packaging rules requires completion of 9 units:

• 9 Core units
• plus elective units:
  • a minimum of 2 elective units must be selected from the Training package suggested elective units
  • The other 1 elective unit may be selected from the remaining suggested elective units, the BSB07 Business Services Training Package or any other currently endorsed National Training Package. If not listed within the units of this qualification, 1 unit may be selected from either a Certificate IV or Advanced Diploma qualification.

In all cases selection of electives must be guided by the job outcome sought, local industry requirements and the characteristics of this qualification.

This course has been designed to reflect the packaging requirements of the Diploma of Project Management BSB51407 from the Business Services Training Package BSB07.

Units selected from other Training Packages must not duplicate units selected from or available within the BSB07 Business Services Training Package.

CORE UNITS
Unit Code	Unit Name
BSBPMG501A	Manage application of project integrative processes
BSBPMG502A	Manage project scope
BSBPMG503A	Manage project time
BSBPMG504A	Manage project costs
BSBPMG505A	Manage project quality
BSBPMG506A	Manage project human resources
BSBPMG507A	Manage project communications
BSBPMG508A	Manage project risk
BSBPMG509A	Manage project procurement