BSB40920 – Certificate IV in Project Management Practice
CRICOS Course Code: 103933J
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.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication.
Course duration
This course is delivered full-time (20 contact hours per week) across 52 weeks consisting of 36 study weeks (four terms of nine weeks each) and scheduled holiday breaks.
Students, who have previously undertaken related studies, may apply for recognition of prior learning or credit transfer which may result in a shortened course. Contact us for further details.
Course cost
The total cost of this course is $6,000 payable in four instalments of $1,500 each. The due date of each instalment will appear in your Letter of Offer.
There is an additional non-refundable $200 enrolment fee payable at the time of enrolment, and a $100 materials fee payable for this course (refundable if you decide to cancel your course prior to commencement).
Certification
Students who successfully complete this course will be issued with a BSB40920 – Certificate IV in Project Management Practice .
A Statement of Attainment will be issued to students who partially complete this course.
All certification documentation will be issued by Cachet Training Pty Ltd trading as VIA Education.
Mode of delivery
This course is delivered full-time (20 contact hours per week) using blended mode (two-thirds of contact hours is via the face-to-face mode and one-third is via distance mode using e-Learning platform). Additional self-directed study at home is also required to achieve the desired course outcomes. This course will not be assessed online or in a live workplace.
Language of delivery
This course will be delivered and assessed exclusively in English.
Entry requirements
The following entry requirements apply to this course:
Age requirement: All students must be over 18 years of age.
English language proficiency requirement: Overseas students must demonstrate at least an Advanced (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent) level of English prior to commencement.
Academic requirement: All students must have completed Australian Year 12 or its overseas equivalent or an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) Certificate III or higher qualification prior to commencing this course.
Program pathways
Upon successful completion of BSB40920 – Certificate IV in Project Management Practice students may elect to undertake further studies in BSB50820 – Diploma of Project Management or seek a job role.
Employment outcomes from this qualification may include: Project Administrator, Project Coordinator, or Project Officer.
Units of competency
To be awarded the BSB40920 – Certificate IV in Project Management Practice at VIA Education students will need to complete all 9 of the units set out below:
- BSBPMG420 Apply project scope management techniques
- BSBPMG421 Apply project time management techniques
- BSBPMG422 Apply project quality management techniques
- BSBPMG423 Apply project cost management techniques
- BSBPMG424 Apply project human resources management approaches
- BSBPMG425 Apply project information management and communications techniques
- BSBPMG426 Apply project risk management techniques
- BSBWHS411 Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs
- BSBPEF402 Develop personal work priorities
Assessment tasks
Students are provided with an assessment manual at the commencement of each unit of competency, along with standard learner materials.
The assessment manual sets out the range and types of assessment tasks that will be used for the unit.
Each unit will comprise of number of assessment tasks which include providing responses to short answer questions; compiling portfolio of evidence of completed work; participating in practical activities such as demonstrations, role-plays and presentations.