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Diploma of
Project Management
BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management
CRICOS Course Code: 104046K
Units of Competency
Total: 12 units (8 Core and 4 Elective units)
Qualification details / Course overview
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply project management skills and knowledge in a variety of contexts, across several industry sectors. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Project Manager and Project Team Leader.
Individuals in these roles have project leadership and 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.
Job roles
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. A possible job title relevant to this qualification is:
- Executive Officer
- Office Manager
- Purchasing Coordinator
Pathways into the qualification
Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
No specific pathway, however Certificate IV in Project Management or similar recommended.
Pathways from the qualification
Advanced Diploma of Program Management.
Entry requirements
Though the training package does not stipulate any entry requirements, ACTB uses the following criteria for entry into this qualification:
- International students (if course offered in the future)
- Age 18+
- IELTS 5.5 or equivalent English proficiency
- Completed high school, or equivalent
Qualification and recognition
Students who successfully complete this qualification will be awarded the nationally recognised BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management.
Program
This program requires the completion of 12 units of competency
Total: 12 units (8 core units and 4 elective units)
| Course Code | Title | Core/Elective* |
|---|---|---|
| BSBPMG530 | Manage Project Scope | Core |
| BSBPMG531 | Manage Project Time | Core |
| BSBPMG532 | Manage Project Quality | Core |
| BSBPMG533 | Manage Project Cost | Core |
| BSBPMG534 | Manage Project Human Resources | Core |
| BSBPMG535 | Manage Project Information and Communication | Core |
| BSBPMG536 | Manage Project Risk | Core |
| BSBPMG540 | Manage Project Integration | Core |
| BSBLDR601 | Lead and Manage Organisational Change | Elective |
| BSBXCM501 | Lead Communication in the Worlplace | Elective |
| BSBCRT511 | Develop Critical Thinking in Others | Elective |
| BSBPEF502 | Develop and Use Emotional Intelligence | Elective |
*Electives may be changed at any stage at the discretion of the College.
Mode of delivery
Classroom based
Program delivery (Classroom based)
| Total course duration: | 54 weeks (including up to 14 weeks of holidays) |
| Number of hours per week: | 20 hours |
| Class timetable: | Classes may be held between 9am-9pm, Monday- Saturday (excluding public holidays). Students are advised of their class timetables at the beginning of each term. |
| Delivery location: | BRISBANE CAMPUS — 100 Brunswick Street, Fortitude Valley, QLD 4006
SUNSHINE COAST CAMPUS — 18-22 First Avenue, Maroochydore, QLD 4558 |
Sample timetable
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5-week block
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9:00-11:00am
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11:15-1:15pm
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1:45-3:45pm
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4:00-pm-5:30pm
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Monday
(7.5 hours)
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Manage risk
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Manage risk | Manage risk | Manage risk |
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Tuesday
(7.5 hours)
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Manage people performance
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Manage people performance
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Manage people performance
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Manage people performance
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Saturday (6 hours)
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Role Play /
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Teaching/learning resources
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
Assessments/Evidence-gathering techniques may include:
A. Role Play, Video recordings, Presentation and Discussion Forums
B. Oral – Questioning
C. Case study
D. Written assessments, Report, Essay, Research and Group Project
Students may be required to submit video presentations and third party reports to authenticate some of their practical work. They may also be required to participate in an oral interview at their course end of the course.
Nominal hours
400 hours
Term Dates
Please refer to the Term Dates on the website.
Fees
Please refer to the Fees section on the website.
ACTB is CRICOS registered and welcomes students from all over the world.