BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice
BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice | CRICOS Code 114368J
Course Overview
This qualification focuses on individuals who possess project management skills and apply them in various situations. People in these roles usually work independently as part of a project team with no direct responsibility for the project’s overall outcomes. The main aim of these roles is to provide support for broader project operations. They may selectively use project tools and techniques to assist in different organizational or business activities. This qualification allows individuals to apply the principles and methodologies of project management to handle a diverse range of projects successfully. It helps individuals to develop problem-solving and project management techniques that they can implement to track and manage project timelines, design, implement, coordinate, and complete projects. Completing this course enhances the confidence and expertise of an individual, enabling them to pursue a career in project management or advance their skills to the next level by pursuing a Diploma of Project Management or a Bachelor of Business.
Entry Requirement
- Be 18 years old or over.
- Students who intend to enrol in this course must prove their satisfactory completion of Australian Year 12 or international equivalent, or a minimum 2 years industry experience in related fields.
- Students must have good communication skills. Candidates whose English is not their first language are required to prove their English language skills which is equivalent to an IELTS 6.0.
Pathways
Upon successful completion of this qualification, learners can apply to enrol in a Diploma course at a vocational education provider or an undergraduate course at a higher education provider. Credit points for previous vocational education studies may be awarded, however this is at the discretion of the higher education provider.
Job Outcomes
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Contracts Officer
- Project Administrator
- Quality Officer
- Small Business Owner (project applications)
Delivery and Assessments
This program (BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management and Practice) is delivered in a classroom-based environment with face to face (or online depending on outside factors beyond College control) delivery. The mode of training is highly practical with a combination of practical projects and tasks with a simulated workplace, tutorials and group activities.
Type of Assessments
- Demonstration
Learners will be assessed through demonstration in some units; the trainer/assessor will observe learners communicating, interacting, planning, and co-ordinating with each other. This will help them build skills, knowledge and attitude and to successfully communicate.
- Questioning/Tests/Examination
Learners will be assessed through questioning and testing in some units. The goal here is to identify the learner’s underpinning knowledge. Learners will be assessed with a formative exam. The exam may consist of several types of questions, these include; multi-choice, short answer, and listings.
- Role Play
Learners will be assessed through role play assessment activity in some units. In role play activity, participants adopt and act out the role of characters, or parts that may have personalities, motivations, and backgrounds different from their own.
- Case Study
Learners will be assessed through fault finding methods in some units. Fault finding is like validating/moderating or testing different training materials or any other resource (a technical story versus a set of diagnostic heuristics). During the training session, fault-finding is to be applied and measured before and after the delivery of the training material. The latter test involved ‘old’ faults and ‘new’ faults from the same and different categories to those encountered during training.
- Written Report and Project
Learners will be assessed through written reports in some units. The goal is to ensure the learner possesses the tools for using technical skills in writing and drafting professional workplace reports. Learners will be assessed through projects. Projects will focus on particular aspects or topics undertaken over the duration allocated for the delivery of the units. The project activities reflect authentic workplace techniques and processes. The project will require the collection of information and the presentation of outcomes.
- Presentation
Learners will be assessed on in-class presentations. The presentations will be developed by the learner and presented to their peer group and, where possible, people from the industry. The presentations are conducted in a similar manner to a workplace presentation.
Course structure
DURATION : Duration: 18 weeks tuition plus 8 weeks term breaks.
Please refer to the course description on https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/BSB40920
Core Units
BSBPMG420 | Apply project scope management techniques |
BSBPMG421 | Apply project time management techniques |
BSBPMG422 | Apply project quality management techniques |
Elective Units
BSBPMG423 | Apply project cost management technique |
BSBPMG424 | Apply project human resources management approaches |
BSBPMG426 | Apply project risk management techniques |
BSBWHS411 | Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs |
BSBPEF402 | Develop personal work priorities |
BSBTEC403 | Apply digital solutions to work processes |