Course details

CRICOS course code: 094351K

Level of study: Career Based/Vocational

Summary

This Qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply project management skills and knowledge. They may manage projects in a variety of contexts, across a number of industry sectors. They have project and leadership management roles and are responsible for achieving project objectives. They possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical and managerial competencies to initiate, plan, execute and evaluate their own work and/or the work of others.

This qualification has a total of 12 Units of Competency

• 8 core units, plus
• 4 elective units

Assessment

Students are required to undertake a range of theoretical and practical assessments for each unit of competency. The methods of assessment will vary according to the requirements of each unit of competence and these include but are not limited to:

• Tests
• Case studies
• Projects
• Essays
• Portfolios
• Practical demonstrations
• Presentations

At the beginning of each term, students are provided with information for each unit of competency that clearly outlines the assessment tasks required including the criteria and due dates.

Career Outcome

• Project contract manager
• Project leader
• Project manager (generic)
• Project manager (industry specific)
• Project team leader
• Project vendor manager

Exit Point/Award

Students that successfully complete all 12 units of competency as stated in the Course Content and Structure will be issued with BSB51415 Diploma of Project Management. This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).Students that complete some but not all of the units of competency as stated in the Course Content and Structure may be issued with a Statement of Attainment. It will identify only those units of competence that have been completed as part of the qualification and recognised nationally under the AQF.

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