Course Overview

About This Course

This qualification reflects the role of 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 work autonomously, and might be members of a project team, with no direct responsibility for overall project outcomes. Primarily, these roles would support wider project operations. They may use project tools and methodologies selectively to support organisational or business activities.

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Level 4, 123-129 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000

123 Lonsdale St, Level 4, Melbourne, VIC 3000

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Students must be above 18 years of age while filling up the application form.
A Pre-Training Review (PTR) will be conducted prior to enrolment to ensure that training and assessment meet the individual needs of the student.
International students require a minimum IELTS test score of 6.0 or equivalent for direct entry into the VET course.
IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 10 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course.
IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 20 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course.
Oxford Placement test with score 61 or higher is also accepted. Results older than two years are not acceptable.
Applicants should have successfully completed Year 12/Senior Secondary School studies in their home country equivalent to Australian senior secondary school examination.
Mature Age students will also be considered without the minimum education requirements if they have relevant work experience within the chosen area of study and a demonstrated capacity to meet the course requirements. A minimum of 2 years' experience would normally be expected.
All prospective students are required to undertake a Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) skills assessment prior to enrolment. Students must achieve ACSF Level 3 for BSB40920.
All students must have basic computer skills and access to a laptop or computer with Windows 7 operating system or higher.
Students must have an active email address and be contactable by phone and by mail.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Units in this qualification reflect the knowledge and skills of individuals with significant experience in: Contracts Officer, Project Administrator, Quality Officer. Successful completion may enable the student to apply for BSB50820 – Diploma of Project Management.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

ASQA

Professional Body

Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM)

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Skills Assessor

VETASSESS / AIPM

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units9 units

BSBPMG420

Apply project scope management techniques

Core unit

BSBPMG421

Apply project time management techniques

Core unit

BSBPMG422

Apply project quality management techniques

Core unit

BSBPMG424

Apply project human resources management approaches

Elective unit

BSBPMG427

Apply project procurement procedures

Elective unit

BSBPMG426

Apply project risk management techniques

Elective unit

BSBLDR413

Lead effective workplace relationships

Elective unit

BSBXTW401

Lead and facilitate a team

Elective unit

BSBTEC404

Use digital technologies to collaborate in a work environment

Elective unit

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the total fees for the Certificate IV in Project Management Practice?

The estimated total course cost is AU$23,500, which comprises a Tuition Fee of AU$20,000 and a Non-Tuition Fee of AU$3,500.

How long does the course take to complete?

The course has a duration of 30 weeks including holiday breaks, with a total volume of learning of 610 hours.

What English language requirements must international students meet?

International students require a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 for direct entry, or an IELTS score of 5.5 with an ELICOS course of up to 10 weeks, or an IELTS score of 5.0 with an ELICOS course of up to 20 weeks taken before the main VET course. An Oxford Placement Test score of 61 or higher is also accepted. Results older than two years are not acceptable.

What assessment methods are used in this course?

Assessment methods used for this course include role plays and presentations, case studies, projects, reports, and knowledge tests.

What further study or career pathways are available after completing this qualification?

Successful completion may enable the student to apply for BSB50820 – Diploma of Project Management. Employment pathways include roles such as Contracts Officer, Project Administrator, and Quality Officer.

Application

How to Apply

Three simple steps to get enrolled

Step 01

Enquire

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Step 02

Submit Documents

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Step 03

Get Enrolled

Receive your offer letter and confirm your enrolment. Welcome to the course!

Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $70,000 to $90,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $90,000 to $120,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $120,000 to $155,000 per year

Career Paths

Project CoordinatorProject AdministratorProject ManagerIT Project ManagerConstruction Project Manager

Key Skills

Project planning, scheduling, and milestone managementBudget development, cost control, and financial reportingRisk identification, assessment, and mitigation planningStakeholder engagement and communication managementAgile, Scrum, and iterative project delivery methodologies

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Certificate IV in Project Management Practice

About This Course

Available Locations

Entry Requirements

Where this takes you

Accreditation & Migration

Units of Competency

Frequently Asked Questions

How to Apply

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