Diploma of Project Management

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate their own work and/or the work of a team.

Job Roles

Project Leader

Project Management Facilitator

Project or Program Administrator.



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:

    BSB41507 Certificate IV in Project Management or other relevant qualification/s

    OR

    with extensive vocational experience in project roles where they may have had some limited responsibility for the output of others, and without a formal project management qualification.

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

    Project Coordinator

    Project Management Officer

    Project Team Member

    Project or Program Administrator.

    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:

    BSB60707 Advanced 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

consulting with stakeholders and others on developing a range of project management related plans

negotiating contracts and solutions to new and emerging issues

utilising excellent interpersonal skills and 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, 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 polices and procedures are followed

using discretion and judgement required within complex environments

using judgement in planning and selecting resources for oneself 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, 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 to assist the planning process