This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply project management skills and knowledge. They may manage projects in a variety of contexts, across a number of industry sectors. They 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.
Job roles
Project manager (generic)
Project manager (industry specific)
Project leader
Project team leader
Project contract manager
Project vendor manager.
Subjects
Total number of units = 12
8 core units plus
4 elective units which may be from Group A, B or any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Diploma level or higher.
Elective units chosen must be relevant to the work and industry context for project management. They must not include the choice of the unit BSBPMG522A Undertake project work.
Preferred pathways for candidates considering this qualification include:
BSB41513 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice
OR
with extensive vocational experience in project roles where they may have had some limited responsibility for the output of others but do not have a formal project management qualification.
Pathways from the qualification
After achieving this qualification candidates may undertake:
other qualifications at Advanced Diploma level or above in project management.
Note: This qualification and specific units of competency may satisfy some requirements for national and international industry/professional certification. Persons seeking certification should check the requirements with certifying bodies.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
Licensing Information
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
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
consulting with stakeholders and others on developing a range of project management related plans
negotiating contracts and solutions to new and emerging issues
producing a wide range of reports and charts to document project progress, milestones and outcomes
Teamwork
defining performance measures and managing the work of others through positive leadership
delegating roles and responsibilities to team for the implementation of project plans
Problem-solving
analysing data and evaluating the effectiveness of systems
calculating resource requirements and acquiring them
designing control mechanisms and evaluating procedures
implementing continuous improvement processes as required
performing cost-benefit analyses and budgeting
assessing and managing risk
solving complex and non-routine difficulties
tracking and monitoring projects
using a variety of problem-solving and decision-making strategies
Initiative and enterprise
responding to new and changing circumstances to ensure project outcomes remain achievable
reviewing processes to inform future activity
Planning and organising
developing a quality-assurance process and applying appropriate techniques and tools
planning and managing projects in respect to time, cost, quality and resource management
undertaking contingency planning and integrating all project processes
Self-management
managing own time and priorities and dealing with contingencies
taking responsibility as required by work role and ensuring all organisational policies and procedures are followed
using discretion and judgement required within complex environments
using judgement in planning and selecting resources for self and others
Learning
providing learning and development opportunities for the project team
counselling staff as required on skill-development requirements
Technology
using electronic communication devices and processes, such as internet, intranet and email to produce written correspondence and reports
using project management specific software, including time-analysis and risk-analysis tools
using technology to assist the management of information and the planning process
