Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Project Management Practice
Certificate IV in Project Management Practice
BSB40920
BFT2
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 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.
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 = Nine (9)Three (3) core units plus
Six (6) elective units, of which:
- three (3) elective units must be selected from Group A
- for the remaining three (3) elective units:
- up to there (3) units may be selected from Groups A and B
- if not listed, up to three (3) units may be selected from a Certificate IV or higher 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 three (3) core units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCE94 | BSBPMG422 | Apply project quality management techniques | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCE96 | BSBPMG420 | Apply project scope management techniques | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCE95 | BSBPMG421 | Apply project time management techniques | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A – Project Management
Three (3) elective units must be selected from Group A
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCE93 | BSBPMG423 | Apply project cost management techniques | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCE91 | BSBPMG424 | Apply project human resources management approaches | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCE39 | BSBPMG425 | Apply project information management and communications techniques | 30 | Unit of competency |
| OCE88 | BSBPMG428 | Apply project life cycle management processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCE66 | BSBPMG427 | Apply project procurement procedures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCE89 | BSBPMG426 | Apply project risk management techniques | 40 | Unit of competency |
| OCE87 | BSBPMG429 | Apply project stakeholder engagement techniques | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B – Transferable Skills
Up to three (3) units may be selected from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVR2 | BSB41515 | Certificate IV in Project Management Practice | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Nil
Traineeships and Apprenticeships