Diploma Of Project Management (BSB50820)

Qualification Overview

Course 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.

General Information

Diploma of Project Management
National Course CodeBSB50820
CRICOS Course Code106749G
Course Duration52 Weeks
Delivery LocationAdelaide Campus: Innovation House 50 Mawson Lakes Boulevard Mawson Lakes South Australia 5095 Australia
Melbourne Campus: Suite 2, Level 6/190 Queen St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Delivery ModeFace to Face
Study Load20 hours per week in the classroom

International Offshore Student Fee

Tuition Fee$AU 15,000
Material Fee$AU 350
Application Fee$AU 250

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)/Credit Transfer (CT)

Vocational Skills Australia(VSA) will offer Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT) to all prospective students through the enrolment process. VSA has documented policies and procedures for these processes and students are provided details of how to apply for RPL or Credit Transfer through the enrolment process. For further details, please refer to RPL and Credit Transfer Policy and Procedure.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

There are no entry requirements under the training package.
Vocational Skills Australia has the following entry requirements:

International students must:
• Be at least 18 years of age and have completed Year 12 or equivalent.
• Participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs and to check the GTE requirements.
• Have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
• Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
• Successful completion of minimum of (10 to 20) weeks of ELICOS with any provider before commencement of studies with VSA

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500#Eligibility

• Completed The Oxford Test of English to the level at least B1 under Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR)
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can also be accepted. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0 refer the below link for equivalent scores of different English language test providers

https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-listing/student-500#Eligibility

Language, Literacy, and Numeracy
Students will complete an LLN assessment Core Skills Profile for Adults (CSPA) using the LLN robot test as part of the enrolment process. This ensures that the course is at an appropriate level for students and educational support is provided.

Education Pathway

Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into the BSB60720 Advanced Diploma of Program Management or a range of Advanced Diploma qualifications, as well as higher education qualifications in project and leadership management.

Employment Pathway

Potential employment options are in a range of project management roles in a range of industry areas.

Course Structure
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
BSBPMG632 Manage Program risk ELECTIVE
BSBTWK502 Manage Team Effectiveness ELECTIVE
BSBWHS616 Apply Safe Design Principle to Control WHS Risks ELECTIVE
BSBLDR601 Lead and Manage Organisational Change ELECTIVE