Diploma of Project Management (BSB51415)

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COURSE DESCRIPTION

Project Management is a dynamic field with many, varied applications across a wide range of careers and is becoming a key skill in all types of employment.This course is applicable worldwide applying the theory to the modern workplace. The training materials are developed, delivered and assessed by experienced trainers with industry experience. By completing a Diploma of Project Management students will:

  • Be able to apply project management skills and knowledge.
  • Manage projects in a variety of contexts, across a number of industry sectors.
  • Be responsible for achieving project objectives.
  • Graduates will 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.

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QUICK INFO

Qualification Diploma of Project Management
Nationally recognised Yes
National code BSB51415
CRICOS Course Code 096811D
Location Brisbane
Delivery mode Face-to-Face and Online (25%)
Course Duration 48 weeks (including 6 weeks holiday)
6 week optional internship (POA)
Entry Requirements English: Equivalent to an IELTS 5.5
Academic: Equivalent to an Australian Year 12 qualification
Start dates
23-Apr-2018
18-Jun-2018
27-Aug-2018		 03-Dec-2018
28-Jan-2019
Awarded by Shafston International College, CRICOS Provider Code: 01542F, RTO Code: 32004

UNIT DETAILS

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine and manage project scope. It involves obtaining project authorisation, developing a scope management plan, and managing the application of project scope controls.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage time during projects. It involves determining and implementing the project schedule, and assessing time management outcomes.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and implement project governance. It involves identifying, applying, monitoring and reviewing project governance.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to integrate and balance overall project management functions of scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk and procurement across the project life cycle; and to align and track project objectives to comply with organisational goals, strategies and objectives.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, analyse and refine project costs to produce a budget, and to use this budget as the principal mechanism to control project cost.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake procurement in projects.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage risks that may impact achievement of project objectives. It involves identifying, analysing, treating and monitoring project risks, and assessing risk management outcomes.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage quality within projects. It involves determining quality requirements, implementing quality control and assurance processes, and using review and evaluation to make quality improvements in current and future projects.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage stakeholder relationships.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead teams in the workplace and to actively engage with the management of the organisation.

It applies to individuals working at a managerial level who facilitate work teams and build a positive culture within their work teams. At this level, work will normally be carried out using complex and diverse methods and procedures requiring the exercise of considerable discretion and judgement, using a range of problem solving and decision making strategies.

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage human resources related to projects. It involves planning for human resources, implementing personnel training and development, and managing the project team.
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to link people, ideas and information at all stages in the project life cycle. Project communication management ensures timely and appropriate generation, collection, dissemination, storage and disposal of project information through formal structures and processes.

A total of 12 units of competency is required to obtain this qualification. On successful completion of the course students will be issued with the Diploma of Project Management (BSB51415) recognised within the Australian Qualification Framework.

INTERNSHIP

As part of the Diploma of Project Management (BSB51415) students enrolled will be eligible to undertake an optional six week internship via an agreement Shafston has with Australian Internships. (Please note: undertaking this optional internship will incur an additional fee of $2,200)

Australian Internships is committed to providing quality internships and services that are second to none. Students undertaking an internship will receive the following:

  • The allocation of an Internship Program Supervisor – A one on one contact providing support throughout the program.
  • Orientation sessions – An introduction to Australian workplace culture.
  • Monthly Newsletters – Every month an Intern Newsletter is sent out keeping interns up-to-date with local events with relevant program information. An Agent Newsletter is also distributed quarterly.
  • Emergency Support – Australian Internships provides a support line for emergencies that may arise outside of office hours.
  • Certificate of Participation – On completion of the internship all interns will receive feedback from the Host Organisation and a Certificate of Participation.

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CAREER OUTCOMES

Project Management is all about setting and achieving reasonable and attainable goals. It is the process of planning, organizing, and overseeing how and when these goals are met.

Typical of careers requiring elements of project management are:
Business, insurance, banking, internet, marketing, IT, human resources, bio technology, farming, real estate, manufacturing, engineering, construction, and architecture.

PACKAGED PROGRAMS

Project Management Package 2 | Duration: 100 weeks
BSB51415 Diploma of Project Management
CRICOS: 096811D    Duration: 48 weeks
BSB61015 Advanced Diploma of Leadership and Management
CRICOS: 091405C    Duration: 52 weeks		 View Course

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UNIVERSITY PATHWAYS

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Bachelor of Business
Credit Transfer: 40 credit points

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