Qualification Description

This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply project management skills and knowledge in a variety of contexts, across a number of industry sectors. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Project Manager and Project Team Leader.

Individuals in these roles 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.

Licensing/Regulatory Information 

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.

Entry Requirements

Nil

Packaging Rules

Total number of units = 12 

8 core units  plus

4 elective units,  of which:

• 2 elective units must be selected from the elective units listed below
• for the remaining 2 elective units:

• up to 2 units may be selected from the elective units listed below
• if not listed, up to 2 units may be selected from a Diploma or above, from this or any other currently endorsed Training Package qualification or accredited course.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.

Chosen elective units must not include BSBPMG430 Undertake project work.

Core units 

BSBPMG530 Manage project scope

BSBPMG531 Manage project time

BSBPMG532 Manage project quality

BSBPMG533 Manage project cost

BSBPMG534 Manage project human resources

BSBPMG535 Manage project information and communication

BSBPMG536 Manage project risk

BSBPMG540 Manage project integration

Elective units 

BSBAUD514 Interpret compliance requirements

BSBCMM511 Communicate with influence

BSBCRT511 Develop critical thinking in others

BSBDAT501 Analyse data

BSBINS501 Implement information and knowledge management systems

BSBLDR522 Manage people performance

BSBLDR601 Lead and manage organisational change

BSBOPS501 Manage business resources

BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development

BSBPMG537 Manage project procurement

BSBPMG538 Manage project stakeholder engagement

BSBPMG539 Manage project governance

BSBPMG541 Manage complex projects

BSBSTR501 Establish innovative work environments

BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement

BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability

BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness

BSBWHS521 Ensure a safe workplace for a work area

ICTICT517 Match ICT needs with the strategic direction of the organisation

ICTICT526 Verify client business requirements

MSS015022 Develop strategies for more sustainable use of resources

PSPETH003 Promote the values and ethos of public service