BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management

BSB50820

Diploma of Project Management

CRICOS Code

119711C

Intake Date

15th of every month

Duration

52 weeks (40 study weeks + 12 weeks holidays)

Units

Total number of units = 12

Tuition Fee

$6000

Additional Fee

$550 ($250 Application fee + $300 material fee)

Delivery Mode

Face to face

Delivery Location

Level 1, 310 King Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000.

Course Overview

The BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management is a nationally recognised qualification that reflects the role of individuals who apply project management skills and knowledge across a range of industries and organisational contexts. The qualification develops the knowledge and practical skills required to initiate, plan, implement, monitor and review projects, including managing project scope, time, cost, quality, resources, risk, procurement, stakeholder engagement and governance.

Training is delivered face-to-face at Smart College's Melbourne campus using a structured Training and Assessment Strategy that combines trainer-led learning, facilitated discussions, case studies, practical activities, workplace scenarios and collaborative learning exercises. These learning activities are designed to progressively develop the knowledge and skills required to apply project management practices in workplace and simulated environments.

Training is conducted in scheduled classes with a maximum trainer-to-student ratio of 1:20. Students participate in 20 hours of scheduled training each week and are expected to undertake approximately 6 hours of independent study outside scheduled class time to reinforce learning, complete assessment activities and prepare for upcoming training sessions.

Upon successful completion of this qualification, graduates may pursue employment opportunities across various industries in roles such as:

Project Manager
Project Coordinator
Project Administrator
Program Coordinator
Project Team Leader
Operations Coordinator
Project Support Officer

Graduates may work in construction, business, government, IT, engineering and other industries where project management skills are required. With relevant industry experience and further professional development, they may progress to senior project management and leadership positions.

The qualification is delivered over a period of 52 weeks, comprising 40 weeks of scheduled training and assessment and 12 weeks of scheduled breaks. Smart College operates a rolling intake model, with students commencing throughout the year. Training and assessment are scheduled to ensure students progressively develop the knowledge and skills required to achieve competency in all units of the qualification within the approved course duration.

The following units of competency are delivered as part of this qualification:

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

The BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management provides nationally recognised skills and knowledge developed in accordance with the BSB Business Services Training Package. Graduates gain practical and transferable skills in project management, including project planning, coordination, implementation, monitoring, risk management, stakeholder engagement, resource allocation and project performance evaluation.

The qualification recognises the skills and competencies achieved through successful completion of the required training and assessments. Upon completion, students receive the nationally recognised BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management and a Statement of Results listing all units of competency achieved.

The skills gained are applicable across a wide range of industries and organisational environments, enabling graduates to pursue project management roles, coordinate projects, manage teams and resources, and contribute effectively to organisational objectives.

The BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management does not have nationally mandated formal entry requirements. However, Smart College has established admission criteria to ensure that prospective students possess the appropriate educational background, English language proficiency and foundational skills necessary to participate effectively in the course and successfully complete all training and assessment requirements.

Applicants wishing to enrol in this qualification must meet the following requirements:

Be at least 18 years of age at the commencement of the course.
Hold a valid Unique Student Identifier (USI), where applicable.
Have successfully completed Year 12 or an equivalent secondary education qualification.
Demonstrate English language proficiency through an Academic IELTS overall score of 6.0 or an equivalent result, or another English language test recognised and accepted by Smart College.
Possess basic computer literacy and digital skills to access online learning materials, use digital platforms, prepare documents and participate in training and assessment activities.
Demonstrate the ability and commitment to meet the course attendance, participation and assessment requirements.
Smart College will assess and verify applicants' eligibility during the enrolment process through a review of supporting documentation, an enrolment interview and a pre-enrolment assessment, where required.

Additional Requirements for International Students – Student Visa (Subclass 500)

International applicants intending to study under a Student Visa (Subclass 500) must also meet the relevant Australian Government student visa requirements. These include:
Demonstrating that they are genuine students with a genuine intention to undertake the proposed course of study.
Meeting the applicable English language proficiency requirements.
Providing evidence of sufficient financial capacity to cover tuition fees, living expenses and other associated costs.
Maintaining valid Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the required period of their stay in Australia.
All international applicants must satisfy the applicable visa and enrolment requirements before commencing their studies at Smart College.

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