Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Government (Project Management)
Certificate IV in Government (Project Management)
PSP41212
J290
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National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 01/11/2012 | Current | Approved |
Description
This specialist qualification covers the competencies required of persons responsible for the management of projects in the public sector. Electives should reflect the responsibilities of the individual and the job skills required for effective performance. Where a free choice of Electives is possible in the qualification packaging rules, Electives may also be drawn from other Training Packages to reflect the work context and career plans of the individual. Please note that the full suite of Private Sector Project Management units may be substituted for the three required Project Management units listed if this better reflects the way project management is conducted within the organisation.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Fifteen (15) units of competency are required for this qualification:- ten (10) core units
- five (5) elective units
- Choose one (1) unit from Group A
- Choose our (4) elective units from elsewhere within this Training Package, or any other endorsed Training Package or Accredited Course.
Note: PSPPM405A Administer simple projects cannot be selected for this qualification.
Units selected should not duplicate content already covered by other units in this qualification.
All elective units must be selected from an equivalent qualification level or higher, unless otherwise stated.
For this qualification, a maximum of one (1) unit from Certificate III level may be used.
1. Core Units
All ten (10) units must be completed
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C8032 | PSPGOV422A | Apply government processes | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C8230 | PSPPM403B | Close simple projects | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C8012 | PSPGOV402B | Deliver and monitor service to clients | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C8228 | PSPPM401B | Design simple projects | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C8027 | PSPGOV417A | Identify and treat risks | 60 | Unit of competency |
| C8229 | PSPPM402B | Manage simple projects | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C8241 | PSPPOL404A | Support policy implementation | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C7986 | PSPETHC401A | Uphold and support the values and principles of public service | 40 | Unit of competency |
| C8022 | PSPGOV412A | Use advanced workplace communication strategies | 50 | Unit of competency |
| C8018 | PSPGOV408A | Value diversity | 30 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
One (1) unit must be completed rom Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C8064 | PSPOHS301A | Contribute to workplace safety | 30 | Unit of competency |
| C8065 | PSPOHS401B | Implement workplace safety procedures and programs | 35 | Unit of competency |
3. Equivalent Units
The following eight (8) units together are considered equivalent to the three core units PSPPM401B, PSPPM402B and PSPPM403B together. Therefore, these unit are not to be chosen as elective units for this qualification.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D0926 | BSBPMG406A | Apply communications management techniques | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0928 | BSBPMG408A | Apply contract and procurement procedures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0923 | BSBPMG403A | Apply cost management techniques | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0925 | BSBPMG405A | Apply human resources management approaches | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0921 | BSBPMG401A | Apply project scope management techniques | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0924 | BSBPMG404A | Apply quality management techniques | 30 | Unit of competency |
| D0927 | BSBPMG407A | Apply risk management techniques | 40 | Unit of competency |
| D0922 | BSBPMG402A | Apply time management techniques | 40 | Unit of competency |
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C811 | PSP41204 | Certificate IV in Government (Project Management) | Qualification |
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Entry Requirements
Not applicable.
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