Diploma of Project Management
Course Overview
BSB50820 – Diploma of Project Management
52 Weeks
Melbourne Campus
Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) explores in greater depth the knowledge and skills required to be an effective organizational leader and/or senior manager. They also generate design and execute major learning and development functions within an organization. Management is highly recommended qualification for all managers who want to get into senior executive positions
Mode of Delivery
BSB50820 – Diploma of Project Management
The course is delivered face – to face in a classroom and incorporates a simulated workplace environment and access to fully equipped training facilities at our Melbourne campus. All units are delivered as stand – alone delivery.
Overview of course
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 project 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.
The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link: training.gov.au/Training/Details/BSB50820
Who should apply for this course and why?
Domestic students who are:
- Seeking to pursue a career in project management.
- Seeking to enter a new industry sector
- Seeking a pathway to higher-level qualifications
This qualification will help you develop transferrable skills in project management..
Potential employment options are in a range of project management. roles in a range of industry areas.
Course structure
Units of Competency
The following units are included in this course, and all are required for the award of the qualification. Students who only complete some units will be awarded with a Statement of Attainment for units successfully completed.
| Unit code & Title | Core/elective |
| BSBPMG530 Manage project scope | Core |
| BSBPMG531 Manage project time | Core |
| BSBPMG532 Manage project quality | Core |
| BSBPMG533 Manage project cost | Core |
| BSBPMG534 Manage project human resources | Core |
| BSBPMG535 Manage project information and communication | Core |
| BSBPMG536 Manage project risk | Core |
| BSBPMG540 Manage project integration | Core |
| BSBLDR522 Manage people performance | Elective |
| BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement | Elective |
| BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness | Elective |
| BSBSUS511 Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability | Elective |
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- Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they havesuccessfully completed in Australia a foundation courses or a seniorsecondary certificate of education or a substantial part of aCertificate IV or higher level qualification, from the AustralianQualifications Framework.
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- For levels 1 and 2 Students only, successful completion of LIALanguage and Numeracy Test (for onshore international studentsONLY.)
- International students applying for a Graduate Diploma levelcourse will need to provide evidence of satisfactory completion ofAdvanced Diploma (or equivalent) or higher.
Training and assessment information
This qualification will be delivered over 52 weeks (full time study load), including 40 weeks of training and assessment spread over 4 terms of 10 weeks each and 12 weeks of holidays. Students are required to attend upto 20 hours of classroom training per week. Leadership Institute Australia uses a range of techniques during face-to-face delivery including trainer presentations and demonstrations, individual tasks, case studies, research, role plays, practical demonstrations and group work.
The context of the simulated workplace environment will be incorporated into delivery methodologies and students will complete tasks to appropriate workplace standards.
Delivery methodologies employ terminology, equipment, resources, materials, contexts, practices and activities associated with the business (or related) role in the workplace.
Subject knowledge is assessed through written questions and performance skills through project work that includes case studies, role plays and project portfolios.
Student support
All students are provided with a range of learning support options and resources to help them achieve competency. This includes:
• Support from appropriately qualified trainers including through phone and email contact details.
• Classes, tutorials and workshops. These may be optional depending on the student’s course of study.
• A range of short course training programs that may be complementary to full qualification courses.
• Online support and simulations for some courses.
• Computer and technology support from Leadership Institute Australia IT support team • Reasonable adjustments to assessment materials
Referral to external support services such as the Reading Writing Hotline.
You may not have studied for a while, may have English as a second language or need additional assistance with literacy or numeracy. We will identify any additional support needs you may have at the time of application and enrolment and may prepare a Student Support Plan for you based on those needs.
Leadership Institute Australia aims to provide quality training and assessment services that comply with Standards for RTOs 2015 and will issue an AQF qualification once you are deemed competent in all the units of competency that form this qualification.
Resource requirements
You are required to bring your own laptop with Office 365 (or similar program) to all classes. These costs are not included in your course fees. Specifications for laptops and associated costs are included below.
WINDOW
| Minimum requirements | |
| Processor |
Intel® or AMD processor with 64-bit support*; 2 GHz or faster processor Microsoft Windows 10 with Service pack 1 (64-bit), Windows 10 (Version 1709 or later) |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows 10 with Service pack 1 (64-bit), Windows 10 (Version 1709 or later) |
| RAM | 8 GB or more of RAM |
| Hard disk space | 3.1 GB or more of available hard-disk space for 64-bit installation; additional free space required during installation. |
| Monitor resolution | 1024 x 768 display (1280×800 recommended) with 16-bit colour and 512 MB or more of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended. |
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Graphics processor acceleration
requirements |
OpenGL 2.0-capable system |
| Internet | Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services. |
MacOS:
| Minimum requirements | |
| Processor | Multicore Intel processor with 64-bit support |
| Operating system | MacOS version 10.12 (Sierra), macOS version 10.13 (High Sierra), or macOS version 10.14 (Mojave). |
| RAM | 8 GB or more of RAM |
| Hard disk space | 4 GB or more of available hard-disk space for 64-bit installation; additional free space required during installation. |
| Monitor resolution | 1024 x 768 display (1280×800 recommended) with 16-bit colour and 512 MB or more of dedicated VRAM; 2 GB is recommended |
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Graphics processor acceleration
requirements |
OpenGL 2.0-capable system |
| Internet | Internet connection and registration are necessary for required software activation, validation of subscriptions, and access to online services. |
Course credit
You can apply for recognition of existing qualifications or skills, knowledge and experience (credit transfer or recognition of prior learning) as per the information included in our Student Handbook.
If you are granted course credit, this will affect your course fees as well as the duration of your course. We will advise you in writing of changes to fees or course duration as a result of the credit if your credit application is approved.
For any questions about course credit, contact us at the details shown below.
What are the entry requirements?
RTO has the following entry requirements for this qualification:
- Academic requirements: Student must have passed Year 12 / VCE (Australian equivalent level of study)
- Pre-Training Review: Student entering this qualification must complete a Pre-Training Review form along with Leadership Institute Australia ’s language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) assessment mapped to Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) level 3 to enable student to complete the course and also meet the workplace requirements.
- Minimum age requirements: 18 years or above
- Industry skills/knowledge/experience
No previous industry experience is required
- Unique Student Identifier (USI)- every student must have a verified USI without which qualification will not be issued.
All students are required to attend an orientation program held before their course commences.
Pathways
Student must have passed Year 12 / VCE (Australian equivalent level of study) and must meet all the listed entry requirements in order to enrol.
Potential employment options are in a range of project management roles in a range of industry areas.
Students who complete this course may wish to continue their education into the BSB60720 Advanced Diploma of Project Management or a range of Advanced Diploma qualifications, as well as higher education qualifications in leadership and management.
How can I apply?
To apply for this course, you are required to complete an enrolment form and submit all required supporting evidence which includes:
- Copy of your high School Certificate
- Completed Pre-Training Review form
- Leadership Institute Australia ’s LLN Assessment
- Valid USI number (Unique student Identifier)
Write to us at info@lia.institute for further information
Where to from here?
- Get in touch with us if you are interested in this course.
- Go through a pre-training review process that includes completing a Pre-Training Review form and an LLN Assessment.
• We will assess your documents along with the information provided in the pre-training review form. We will assess your LLN skills as well to determine if you have any specific learning needs.
- Complete an enrolment form and submit required documentation.
- We will review your application. If you meet all the course entry requirements, we will let you know and will send you an invoice for fee payment (first instalment).
- The first day of each course will include orientation and induction. Orientation will include information about the course, our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including progress and attendance requirements.
This course outline should be read in conjunction with Leadership Institute Australia ’s Student Handbook.