Qualification Outline
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Advanced Diploma of Program Management
Advanced Diploma of Program Management
BSB60720
BFQ9
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 specialised knowledge and skills, together with experience in program management across a range of enterprise and industry contexts. The job roles that relate to this qualification include Program Manager.
Individuals in these roles are responsible for managing or directing a program to achieve organisational objectives. A program is defined as a set of interrelated projects, each of which has a project manager.
Individuals at this level use initiative and judgement to direct, plan, and lead a range of program functions, with accountability for personal and team outcomes within broad parameters. They use cognitive and communication skills to identify, analyse and synthesise information from a variety of sources and transfer their knowledge to others, and creative or conceptual skills to express ideas and perspectives or respond to complex problems.
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)Four (4) core units plus
Eight (8) elective units, of which:
- six (6) elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below
- for the remaining two (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 selective from an Advanced Diploma or above, from this or any other currently endorsed Training Package qualification or accredited course
- if not listed, 1 unit may be selected from a Diploma 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.
1. Core Units
All four (4) core units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCD98 | BSBPMG630 | Enable program execution | 45 | Unit of competency |
| OCE63 | BSBPMG634 | Facilitate stakeholder engagement | 35 | Unit of competency |
| OCE61 | BSBPMG635 | Implement program governance | 55 | Unit of competency |
| OCD53 | BSBPMG636 | Manage benefits | 35 | Unit of competency |
2. Elective Units
Six (6) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEA2 | BSB61218 | Advanced Diploma of Program Management | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Entry to this qualification is limited to those who:
Have completed one of the following qualifications: BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management; or BSB51415 Diploma of Project Management (or a superseded equivalent version).
or
Have completed two years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a significant level within a project or program environment within an enterprise.
Traineeships and Apprenticeships