Certificate IV in Project Management

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who use well-developed skills and a broad knowledge base in a wide variety of contexts. They apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems, and analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources. They may provide leadership and guidance to others with some limited responsibility for the output of others.

Job Roles

Project Coordinator

Project Management Officer

Project Team Member

Project or Program Administrator.


Subjects

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 8

8 core units

Core units

Project Management

add topic BSBPMG401A Apply project scope management techniques

add topic BSBPMG402A Apply time management techniques

add topic BSBPMG403A Apply cost management techniques

add topic BSBPMG404A Apply quality management techniques

add topic BSBPMG405A Apply human resources management approaches

add topic BSBPMG406A Apply communications management techniques

add topic BSBPMG407A Apply risk management techniques

add topic BSBPMG408A Apply contract and procurement procedures


Pathways...

    Qualification Pathways

    Entry requirements

    There are no entry requirements for this qualification.

    Pathways into the qualification

    Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:

    BSB30107 Certificate III in Business or other relevant qualification/s

    OR

    with extensive vocational experience in project-based work without a formal project management qualification.

    Examples of indicative job roles for candidates seeking entry based upon their vocational experience include:

    Administrative Officer

    Customer Service Advisor

    Personal Assistant

    Small Business Assistant

    Student Services Officer.

    This breadth of expertise would equate to the competencies required to undertake this qualification.

    Pathways from the qualification

    After achieving this qualification candidates may undertake:

    BSB51407 Diploma of Project Management.


Entry Requirements

Not applicable.


Licensing Information

Licensing, Legislative, Regulatory or Certification Considerations

There is no direct link between this qualification and licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements. However, where required, a unit of competency will specify relevant licensing, legislative and/or regulatory requirements that impact on the unit.


Employability Skills

QUALIFICATION SUMMARY

Qualification Code and Title

The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required by industry for this qualification. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.

Employability Skill

Industry/enterprise requirements for this qualification include:

Communication

assisting the project team to plan communications, facilitate information flow and review communications

communicating verbally with external parties/clients; participating in meetings, questioning and discussions, and making presentations

Teamwork

working with external parties/clients and the project team manager

Problem-solving

recommending ways to eliminate causes of unsatisfactory performance of products and processes

resolving and preventing conflict within the team

Initiative and enterprise

generating a range of responses to new and emerging situations

translating ideas into actions and measurable outcomes

Planning and organising

planning work and project tasks for self and others

tracking actual effort against the project plan

Self-management

undertaking the work in accordance with an agreed management plan and within delegated authority

Learning

identifying the learning and development needs of people working on the project and facilitating those needs being met

Technology

using word processing packages to produce written plans, scope definitions, reports of project activities and communications with stakeholders