This qualification is suitable for individuals who apply project management skills and knowledge in a wide variety of contexts. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Contracts Officer, Project Administrator and Quality Officer.
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 grouped units within three (3) clusters. It is recommended that you enrol in all units under each cluster, following the designated sequence listed in the Course Structure tab. New students to the qualification must enrol in the first cluster of units before attempting the remaining clusters.
CQUniversity 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.
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AQF Level | Level 4: Certificate IV |
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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 coordinator.
Study Mode Definitions
*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 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 in 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.
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.
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BSBPMG421 | Apply project time management techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBPMG420 | Apply project scope management techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBPMG422 | Apply project quality 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. |
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BSBPMG423 | Apply Project Cost Management Techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBOPS401 | Coordinate business resources | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBPMG424 | Apply Project Human Resources Management Approaches | 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. BSBPMG426 Apply project risk management techniques This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with aspects of risk management in a project. It specifically involves planning for, controlling and reviewing risks associated with the project, and assisting in this process where required. The unit applies to individuals who are project practitioners working in a project support role. |
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BSBPMG425 | Apply project information management and communications techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBPMG426 | Apply project risk management techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBLDR413 | Lead effective workplace relationships | More Information | Training.gov Details |
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1 | BSBPMG421 - Apply project time management techniques |
1 | BSBPMG420 - Apply project scope management techniques |
1 | BSBPMG422 - Apply project quality management techniques |
2 | BSBPMG423 - Apply Project Cost Management Techniques |
2 | BSBOPS401 - Coordinate business resources |
2 | BSBPMG424 - Apply Project Human Resources Management Approaches |
3 | BSBPMG425 - Apply project information management and communications techniques |
3 | BSBPMG426 - Apply project risk management techniques |
3 | BSBLDR413 - Lead effective workplace relationships |
RPL only - no training occurs.
RPL involves an assessment process of an individual's previously obtained skills and knowledge that has been achieved outside the formal education and training system.
The duration is dependent on evidence collection by the candidate and approval of evidence by the CQUniversity assessor.
Please refer to information on the CQUniversity website - Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit.
Core units 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. |
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BSBPMG420 | Apply project scope management techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBPMG422 | Apply project quality management techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBPMG421 | Apply project time management techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
Elective units 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. BSBPMG426 Apply project risk management techniques This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assist with aspects of risk management in a project. It specifically involves planning for, controlling and reviewing risks associated with the project, and assisting in this process where required. 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. 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. |
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BSBOPS401 | Coordinate business resources | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBPMG424 | Apply Project Human Resources Management Approaches | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBLDR413 | Lead effective workplace relationships | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBPMG423 | Apply Project Cost Management Techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBPMG425 | Apply project information management and communications techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details | |
BSBPMG426 | Apply project risk management techniques | More Information | Training.gov Details |
Unit Code | Unit Name |
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BSBPMG420 | Apply project scope management techniques |
BSBPMG422 | Apply project quality management techniques |
BSBPMG421 | Apply project time management techniques |
BSBOPS401 | Coordinate business resources |
BSBPMG424 | Apply Project Human Resources Management Approaches |
BSBLDR413 | Lead effective workplace relationships |
BSBPMG423 | Apply Project Cost Management Techniques |
BSBPMG425 | Apply project information management and communications techniques |
BSBPMG426 | Apply project risk management techniques |
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RPL |