Course Summary
This qualification is suitable for individuals who identify and apply project management skills and knowledge in a wide variety of contexts. Skills and knowledge gained from this course can be used in a variety of contexts across many industry sectors, including (but not limited to) project administrators, quality officers, quality control officers, contracts officers and small business operators.
Individuals in these roles might be members of a project team, with no direct responsibility for overall project outcomes. Primarily, these roles would support wider project operations and may use project tools and techniques to support organisational activities or business needs.
The delivery is online with a specific sequence of units within 3 clusters, grouped together of 3 core and 6 elective units. It is a requirement of this course that you enrol into all units under each cluster, following the designated sequence listed in the Course structure tab. New students must enrol into the first cluster of units before attempting the remaining clusters.
Requirements - To Be Eligible
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
Entry RequirementsCQUniversity requirement - Completion of bksb (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher-level course.
CQUniversity recommendation of 18 years of age with either completion of Year 12 or equivalent, access to a computer, Internet and intermediate computer skills.
Course Details
| Course Type | Qualification | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Availability |
|
||||||
| Fees |
|
||||||
| Application Mode |
|
||||||
| How to Apply | Please Enquire or Apply Now | ||||||
| Study Area |
|
||||||
| Skill Area |
|
||||||
| AQF Level | Level 4: Certificate IV |
Admission Codes
|
Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
|---|---|
|
International Students CRICOS Codes |
Not Applicable |
Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
Possible job outcomes could include (but are not limited to): communications liaison, contracts officer, estimator or scheduler, project administrator, project analyst, project coordinator, project officer, project records officer, project support, project team member, quality officer, small business operator, events or conference co-ordinator.
- Complete 3 core units
- Complete 6 elective units
Study Mode Definitions
- Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
- On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
- Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.
This course is delivered online for a period of 54 weeks, the nine (9) units are grouped into three (3) clusters to assist students progression of study. Students must follow the sequence outlined in the course planner and enrol into all units under each cluster.
It may be possible for the student to complete the course sooner if they are deemed competent.
Students must complete all components of the assessment tasks within the course to be deemed competent.
- Online
|
CLUSTER 1 ADMINISTRATION BSBPMG420 - Apply project scope management techniques This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the project’s scope by assisting with identifying its objectives, deliverables, constraints, assumptions and outcomes. It also involves applying controls once the project has commenced and contribute to reviewing the suitability of those controls. The unit applies to individuals who support project managers and other team members to apply project scope management techniques. BSBPMG421 - Apply project time management techniques This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with project scheduling activities, apply and monitor the agreed project schedule, and evaluate the effectiveness of time management for the project. The unit applies to individuals who are project practitioners working in a project support role. BSBPMG422 - Apply project quality management techniques This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to enhance project outcomes by contributing to quality planning, applying quality policies and procedures, and contributing to continuous improvement in projects. The unit applies to individuals who are project practitioners working in a project support role. |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSBPMG421 | Apply project time management techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBPMG422 | Apply project quality management techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBPMG420 | Apply project scope management techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
|
CLUSTER 2 ASSETS BSBPMG423 - Apply project cost management techniques This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist in producing a project budget, to monitor project expenditure and contribute to cost finalisation processes. The unit applies to individuals who are project practitioners working in a project support role. BSBPMG424 - Apply project human resources management approaches This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with aspects of human resources management of a project. It involves establishing human resource requirements, identifying and facilitating the learning and development needs of people working on the project and resolving conflict in the team. The unit applies to individuals who are project practitioners working in a project support role. BSBOPS401 Coordinate business resources This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine and analyse existing and required resources, their effective application and the accountability for their use. The unit applies to individuals with a broad knowledge of business resources and well-developed skills to ensure adequate resources are available to perform the work of the organisation. They may have responsibility to provide guidance to, or delegate aspects of these tasks to others. |
||||
| BSBPMG424 | Apply Project Human Resources Management Approaches | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBOPS401 | Coordinate business resources | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBPMG423 | Apply Project Cost Management Techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
|
CLUSTER 3 COMMUNICATION AND WORKPLACE RELATIONSHIPS BSBPMG425 - Apply project information management and communications techniques This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a critical link between people, ideas and information at all stages in the project life cycle. It involves assisting the project team to plan communications, communicating information related to the project, and reviewing communications. The unit applies to individuals who are project practitioners working in a project support role. BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships This unit describes the skills, knowledge and outcomes required to use leadership to promote team cohesion. It includes motivating, mentoring, coaching and developing the team and forming the bridge between the management of the organisation and team members. The unit applies to team leaders, supervisors and new or emerging managers where leadership plays a role in developing and maintaining effective workplace relationships. It applies in any industry or community context. At this level, work will normally be carried out within routine and non-routine methods and procedures, which require planning, evaluation, leadership and guidance of others. BSBPEF401 Manage personal health and wellbeing This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify signs and sources of strain on personal health and wellbeing (both physical and mental) within job roles and according to key performance indicators (KPIs). The unit applies to individuals who operate with a high level of autonomy, have excellent communication skills and apply knowledge of organisational policies and relevant legislation. |
||||
| BSBLDR413 | Lead effective workplace relationships | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBPEF401 | Manage personal health and wellbeing | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBPMG425 | Apply project information management and communications techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
|---|---|
| 1 | BSBPMG421 - Apply project time management techniques |
| 1 | BSBPMG422 - Apply project quality management techniques |
| 1 | BSBPMG420 - Apply project scope management techniques |
| 2 | BSBPMG424 - Apply Project Human Resources Management Approaches |
| 2 | BSBOPS401 - Coordinate business resources |
| 2 | BSBPMG423 - Apply Project Cost Management Techniques |
| 3 | BSBLDR413 - Lead effective workplace relationships |
| 3 | BSBPEF401 - Manage personal health and wellbeing |
| 3 | BSBPMG425 - Apply project information management and communications techniques |
RPL ONLY
- RPL/RCC/Credit
|
CLUSTER 1 ADMINISTRATION BSBPMG420 - Apply project scope management techniques This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the project’s scope by assisting with identifying its objectives, deliverables, constraints, assumptions and outcomes. It also involves applying controls once the project has commenced and contribute to reviewing the suitability of those controls. The unit applies to individuals who support project managers and other team members to apply project scope management techniques. BSBPMG421 - Apply project time management techniques This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with project scheduling activities, apply and monitor the agreed project schedule, and evaluate the effectiveness of time management for the project. The unit applies to individuals who are project practitioners working in a project support role. BSBPMG422 - Apply project quality management techniques This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to enhance project outcomes by contributing to quality planning, applying quality policies and procedures, and contributing to continuous improvement in projects. The unit applies to individuals who are project practitioners working in a project support role. |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BSBPEF402 | Develop personal work priorities | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBOPS502 | Manage business operational plans | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBPMG422 | Apply project quality management techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBPMG420 | Apply project scope management techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBPMG421 | Apply project time management techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
|
CLUSTER 2 ASSETS BSBPMG423 - Apply project cost management techniques This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist in producing a project budget, to monitor project expenditure and contribute to cost finalisation processes. The unit applies to individuals who are project practitioners working in a project support role. BSBPMG424 - Apply project human resources management approaches This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with aspects of human resources management of a project. It involves establishing human resource requirements, identifying and facilitating the learning and development needs of people working on the project and resolving conflict in the team. The unit applies to individuals who are project practitioners working in a project support role. BSBOPS401 Coordinate business resources This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine and analyse existing and required resources, their effective application and the accountability for their use. The unit applies to individuals with a broad knowledge of business resources and well-developed skills to ensure adequate resources are available to perform the work of the organisation. They may have responsibility to provide guidance to, or delegate aspects of these tasks to others. |
||||
| BSBOPS401 | Coordinate business resources | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBPMG424 | Apply Project Human Resources Management Approaches | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBPMG423 | Apply Project Cost Management Techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
|
CLUSTER 3 COMMUNICATION AND WORKPLACE RELATIONSHIPS BSBPMG425 - Apply project information management and communications techniques This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide a critical link between people, ideas and information at all stages in the project life cycle. It involves assisting the project team to plan communications, communicating information related to the project, and reviewing communications. The unit applies to individuals who are project practitioners working in a project support role. BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships This unit describes the skills, knowledge and outcomes required to use leadership to promote team cohesion. It includes motivating, mentoring, coaching and developing the team and forming the bridge between the management of the organisation and team members. The unit applies to team leaders, supervisors and new or emerging managers where leadership plays a role in developing and maintaining effective workplace relationships. It applies in any industry or community context. At this level, work will normally be carried out within routine and non-routine methods and procedures, which require planning, evaluation, leadership and guidance of others. BSBPEF401 Manage personal health and wellbeing This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify signs and sources of strain on personal health and wellbeing (both physical and mental) within job roles and according to key performance indicators (KPIs). The unit applies to individuals who operate with a high level of autonomy, have excellent communication skills and apply knowledge of organisational policies and relevant legislation. |
||||
| BSBPMG426 | Apply project risk management techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBTWK401 | Build and maintain business relationships | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBWHS521 | Ensure a safe workplace for a work area | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBOPS504 | Manage business risk | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBPMG429 | Apply project stakeholder engagement techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBLDR413 | Lead effective workplace relationships | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBPEF401 | Manage personal health and wellbeing | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
| BSBPMG425 | Apply project information management and communications techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Unit Sequence
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
| Sequence | Unit |
|---|---|
| 1 | BSBPMG422 - Apply project quality management techniques |
| 1 | BSBPMG420 - Apply project scope management techniques |
| 1 | BSBPMG421 - Apply project time management techniques |
| 2 | BSBOPS401 - Coordinate business resources |
| 2 | BSBPMG424 - Apply Project Human Resources Management Approaches |
| 2 | BSBPMG423 - Apply Project Cost Management Techniques |
| 3 | BSBLDR413 - Lead effective workplace relationships |
| 3 | BSBPEF401 - Manage personal health and wellbeing |
| 3 | BSBPMG425 - Apply project information management and communications techniques |
| Unit Code | Unit Name |
|---|---|
| BSBPEF402 | Develop personal work priorities |
| BSBOPS502 | Manage business operational plans |
| BSBPMG426 | Apply project risk management techniques |
| BSBTWK401 | Build and maintain business relationships |
| BSBWHS521 | Ensure a safe workplace for a work area |
| BSBOPS504 | Manage business risk |
| BSBPMG429 | Apply project stakeholder engagement techniques |
Course Assessment Information
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
| Assessment Types |
|---|
| Written/Electronic Assessment |
| Practical Task |
| Third Party Verification |
| RPL |
Domestic 2022 Availabilities
ONLINE
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time
RPL
Domestic 2023 Availabilities
ONLINE
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
RPL
Domestic 2024 Availabilities
ONLINE
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
RPL
Domestic 2025 Availabilities
ONLINE
February: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time
RPL
Domestic 2026 Availabilities
ONLINE
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time
RPL
Show Historic Availabilities