Qualification Outline
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Certificate IV in Project Management Practice
Certificate IV in Project Management Practice
BSB41515
AVR2
Replaced
Transition (Replaced)
National Endorsed, State Implementation and Classification
Releases
| Release Version | Release Date | TGA Status | DTWD Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.00 | 28/02/2020 | Current | Approved |
| 4.00 | 27/09/2018 | Replaced | Approved |
| 3.00 | 14/01/2016 | Replaced | Approved |
| 2.00 | 19/06/2015 | Replaced | Approved |
| 1.00 | 25/03/2015 | Replaced | Approved |
Description
This qualification is suitable for autonomous individuals who identify and apply project management skills and knowledge in a wide variety of contexts. Job titles for these roles may include contracts officers, project administrators, quality officers and small business operators.
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. They may use project tools and methodologies selectively to support organisational or business activities.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Schedule
Packaging Rules
Total number of units = nine (9)- three (3) core units plus
- six (6) elective units, of which:
- three (3) units must be from Group A elective units below
- the remaining three (3) units may be from Group A, Group B or any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Certificate IV level or higher.
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.
They must not include the choice of the unit BSBPMG522 Undertake project work.
1. Core Units
All three (3) units must be completed.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUH75 | BSBPMG411 | Apply project quality management techniques | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUK78 | BSBPMG409 | Apply project scope management techniques | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUM27 | BSBPMG410 | Apply project time management techniques | 40 | Unit of competency |
2. Group A Elective Units
At least three (3) units must be chosen from Group A.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
| State Code | National Code | Title | Hours | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUK33 | BSBPMG412 | Apply project cost management techniques | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUI29 | BSBPMG413 | Apply project human resources management approaches | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUI69 | BSBPMG414 | Apply project information management and communications techniques | 30 | Unit of competency |
| AUM13 | BSBPMG417 | Apply project life cycle management processes | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUK58 | BSBPMG416 | Apply project procurement procedures | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUH27 | BSBPMG415 | Apply project risk management techniques | 40 | Unit of competency |
| AUJ23 | BSBPMG418 | Apply project stakeholder engagement techniques | 40 | Unit of competency |
3. Group B Elective Units
Three (3) units may be chosen from Group B.
Please refer to the packaging rules for the full details of available options.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J519 | BSB41513 | Certificate IV in Project Management Practice | Qualification |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BFT2 | BSB40920 | Certificate IV in Project Management Practice | Qualification |
No information
Entry Requirements
Nil
Traineeships and Apprenticeships