Qualification Outline
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Diploma of Project Management
Diploma of Project Management
BSB50820
BFT0
Current
Approved
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 19/10/2020 | Current | Approved |
Description
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply project management skills and knowledge in a variety of contexts, across a number of 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.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = Twelve (12)Eight (8) core units plus
Four (4) elective units, of which:
- two (2) elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below
- for the remaining 2 elective units:
- up to two (2) units may be selected from the elective units listed below
- if not listed, up to two (2) units may be selected from a Diploma or above, from this or any other currently endorsed Training Package qualification or accredited course.
Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.
Chosen elective units must not include BSBPMG430 Undertake project work.
1. Core Units
All eight (8) core units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCE79 | BSBPMG533 | Manage project cost | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCD46 | BSBPMG534 | Manage project human resources | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCE76 | BSBPMG535 | Manage project information and communication | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCE12 | BSBPMG540 | Manage project integration | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OCD51 | BSBPMG532 | Manage project quality | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCE50 | BSBPMG536 | Manage project risk | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCE78 | BSBPMG530 | Manage project scope | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCD39 | BSBPMG531 | Manage project time | 35 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Two (2) elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVW5 | BSB51415 | Diploma of Project Management | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Nil
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