Certificate IV
in Project Management Practice

Total: 9 units (3 Core and 6 Elective units)

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply project management skills and knowledge in a wide variety of contexts. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Contracts Officer, Project Administrator, and Quality Officer.

Individuals in these roles work autonomously and might be members of a project team, with no direct responsibility for overall project outcomes. Primarily, these roles would support wider project operations. They may use project tools and methodologies selectively to support organisational or business activities.

Once students have successfully completed BSB40920 Certificate IV in project Management Practice, they can apply for various roles across positions within the project management sectors including but are not limited to Project administrator, Project Coordinator, Project Officer, Project Analyst, Project Officer, Project Records Officer.

The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:

• BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management.
• Other Diplomas or Advanced Diplomas in related fields such as business and/or management subject to meeting entry requirements of the intended qualification.

Students who successfully complete this qualification will be awarded the nationally recognised BSB40920 Certificate in Project Management Practice.

A total of 9 Units (3 Core and 6 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice. Participants who achieve competency in any unit/s will receive a Statement of Attainment (provided USI is verified) for that unit/s without completing all 9 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification.

Classroom based

Students will have access to the following course materials:

• Study Guides
• Assessment packs
• Power-point presentations
• Online course content
• Computers
• Internet access
• Links to external resources
• Overhead projectors
• Video camera for recording presentations (assessments)

Assessment methods used for this qualification are varied and will provide a range of ways for individuals to demonstrate that they have met the required outcomes. Assessment methods may include:

A. Written questions

B. Projects

C. Presentations

D. Report writing

E. Role play / observations

At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed.

400 hours

Please refer to the Term Dates on the website.