Project Management
BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice
CRICOS Course Code 103914A
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.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
SBTA’s Admissions Requirements
- Must be minimum of 18 years of age
- Have satisfactorily completed Australian Year 11 or overseas equivalent school qualifications
- English Language Requirement: International students must demonstrate at least an upper-intermediate level of English proficiency, such as an IELTS score of 6.0 or an equivalent score from other recognised tests. Equivalent scores include:
- TOEFL iBT: 60-78
- Cambridge English Exams (B2 First FCE / C1 Advanced CAE): 169 or above on the Cambridge scale
- PTE Academic: 52-58; or
- An English proficiency of upper intermediate level or above from any NEAS accredited ELICOS provider.
Prospective Career Outcomes
Project Administrators
Quality Officers
Small Business Operators
Course Content
The qualification requires the completion of 9 units of competency which includes 3 core and 6 electives.
Core units
- BSBPMG420 Apply project scope management techniques
- BSBPMG421 Apply project time management techniques
- BSBPMG422 Apply project quality management techniques
Elective Units
- BSBPMG425 Apply project information management and communications techniques
- BSBOPS405 Organise business meetings
- BSBPMG429 Apply project stakeholder engagement techniques
- BSBPMG423 Apply project cost management techniques
- BSBPMG426 Apply project risk management techniques
- BSBPMG427 Apply project procurement procedures
Course duration
52 weeks which is made up of 40 contact weeks plus 12 weeks of holiday breaks
Pathway from the qualification
After achieving the BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice qualification, you will be able to progress and study higher qualifications, such as, the BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management qualification.
Mode of study
International students (20 scheduled course contact hours per week)
Domestic students (Full-time, part-time, on campus, online, blended or employment-based)
Training Delivery
Sydney and Brisbane campus
BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management
CRICOS Course Code 104100J
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 leadership and 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.
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this qualification.
SBTA’s Admissions Requirements
- Must be minimum of 18 years of age
- Have satisfactorily completed Australian Year 11 or overseas equivalent school qualifications
- English Language Requirement: International students must demonstrate at least an upper-intermediate level of English proficiency, such as an IELTS score of 6.0 or an equivalent score from other recognised tests. Equivalent scores include:
- TOEFL iBT: 60-78
- Cambridge English Exams (B2 First FCE / C1 Advanced CAE): 169 or above on the Cambridge scale
- PTE Academic: 52-58; or
- An English proficiency of upper intermediate level or above from any NEAS accredited ELICOS provider.
Prospective Career Outcomes
Project Management Officer
Project Team Member Project
Program Administrator
Course Content
The qualification requires the completion of 12 units of competency which includes 8 core and 4 electives.
Core units
- 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
Elective Units
- BSBPMG538 Manage project stakeholder engagement
- BSBTWK502 Manage team effectiveness
- BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement
- BSBPEF501 Manage personal and professional development
Course duration
78 weeks which is made up of 60 contact weeks plus 18
weeks of holiday breaks
Pathway from the qualification
Students can progress to study BSB60720 Advanced Diploma of Project Management after successfully completing the BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management qualification.
Mode of study
International students (20 scheduled course contact hours per week)
Domestic students (Full-time, part-time, on campus, online, blended or employment-based)
Training Delivery
Sydney and Brisbane campus
BSB60720 Advanced Diploma of Program Management
CRICOS Course Code 104468K
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply specialised knowledge and skills, together with experience in program management across a range of enterprise and industry contexts. The job roles that relate to this qualification include Program Manager.
Individuals in these roles are responsible for managing or directing a program to achieve organisational objectives. A program is defined as a set of interrelated projects, each of which has a project manager.
Individuals at this level use initiative and judgement to direct, plan, and lead a range of program functions, with accountability for personal and team outcomes within broad parameters. They use cognitive and communication skills to identify, analyse and synthesise information from a variety of sources and transfer their knowledge to others, and creative or conceptual skills to express ideas and perspectives or respond to complex problems.
Entry Requirements
Entry to this qualification is limited to those who:
- Have completed one of the following qualifications: BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management or BSB51415 Diploma of Project Management (or a superseded equivalent version)
- Have completed two years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a significant level within a project or program environment within an enterprise.
SBTA’s Admissions Requirements
- Must be minimum of 18 years of age
- Have satisfactorily completed Australian Year 11 or overseas equivalent school qualifications
- English Language Requirement: International students must demonstrate at least an upper-intermediate level of English proficiency, such as an IELTS score of 6.0 or an equivalent score from other recognised tests. Equivalent scores include:
- TOEFL iBT: 60-78
- Cambridge English Exams (B2 First FCE / C1 Advanced CAE): 169 or above on the Cambridge scale
- PTE Academic: 52-58; or
- An English proficiency of upper intermediate level or above from any NEAS accredited ELICOS provider.
Prospective Career Outcomes
Project Manager
Course Content
The qualification requires the completion of 12 units of competency which includes 4 core and 8 electives.
Core units
- BSBPMG630 Enable program execution
- BSBPMG634 Facilitate stakeholder engagement
- BSBPMG635 Implement program governance
- BSBPMG636 Manage benefits
Elective Units
- BSBPMG633 Provide leadership for the program
- BSBLDR601 Lead and manage organisational change
- BSBSTR601 Manage innovation and continuous improvement
- BSBPEF502 Develop and use emotional intelligence
- BSBFIN601 Manage organisational finances
- BSBPMG631 Manage program delivery
- BSBPMG632 Manage program risk
- PSPMGT006 Develop a business case
Course duration
128 weeks which is made up of 100 contact weeks plus 28
weeks of holiday breaks
Pathway from the qualification
After achieving the BSB60720 Advanced Diploma of Program Management qualification, you will be able to progress and may choose to study higher tertiary qualifications.
Mode of study
International students (20 scheduled course contact hours per week)
Domestic students (Full-time, part-time, on campus, online, blended or employment-based)
Training Delivery
Sydney and Brisbane campus
Study Mode
Full-time study of a minimum of 20 scheduled course contact hours per week
Third Parties (Education Agents)
SBTA has a range of written agreements with education agents who provide only recruitment services on its behalf. Please note that all training, assessment, support services, issuing of AQF certification and any other support services are provided by SBTA.