BSB50820Diploma of Project Management
CRICOS Course Code : 104053M
Course Details
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. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link:
Course Details
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply project management skills and knowledge in a variety of contexts, across a few 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. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. The latest release of the qualification and packaging rules can be found at the following link:
Who Should Apply for This Course
This course is targeted at international 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.
Completing this course may provide you with employment or learning opportunities. Potential employment options are in a range of project management roles in a range of industry areas. Further education pathways may include the BSB60720 Advanced Diploma of Program Management or a range of Advanced Diploma qualifications, as well as higher education qualifications in leadership and management.
Kindly note that Central Melbourne Institute does not:
- Guarantee any job or employment outcomes.
- Guarantee a successful education assessment outcome for the student or intending student.
- Claim to commit to secure for, or on the student or intending student’s behalf, a migration outcome from undertaking any course offered by CMI.
Who Should Apply for This Course
This course is targeted at international 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.
Completing this course may provide you with employment or learning opportunities. Potential employment options are in a range of project management roles in a range of industry areas. Further education pathways may include the BSB60720 Advanced Diploma of Program Management or a range of Advanced Diploma qualifications, as well as higher education qualifications in leadership and management.
Kindly note that Central Melbourne Institute does not:
- Guarantee any job or employment outcomes.
- Guarantee a successful education assessment outcome for the student or intending student.
- Claim to commit to secure for, or on the student or intending student’s behalf, a migration outcome from undertaking any course offered by CMI.
This course is delivered face-to-face in a classroom-based setting. The timetable for this course will be advised in your Offer Letter and Student Agreement. You are required to attend classes for 20 hours per week for 40 study weeks (4 terms of 10 weeks each). You are also expected to perform approximately 5 hours of unsupervised self-study per week. Holiday breaks are a total of 10 weeks and will be indicated in your timetable. Class sessions include a mix of theory and practical activities with a focus on creating a real-life workplace. In addition to classroom-based learning, you will also need to complete approximately 5 hours of additional, unsupervised study per week including general reading and research for assessments.
You will also need to complete assessments for this course which may include:
- Written Questions
- Projects
- Presentations
- Reports
- Role Plays/Observations
At the beginning of each unit, your trainer and assessor will outline the assessment tasks that must be completed. Your classes will be conducted in a combination of a simulated automotive repair workplace and modern classrooms, and you will be able to access Wi-Fi and a range of automotive equipment, tools, and fixtures. There are also areas for you to relax, as well as conduct additional study.
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. A Testamur and Record of Results will be issued to students who complete all course requirements.
| Code | Title | Core or 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 |
| BSBPMG537 | Manage project procurement | Elective |
| BSBWHS521 | Ensure a safe workplace for a work area | Elective |
| BSBSUS511 | Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability | Elective |
| BSBTWK503 | Manage meetings | Elective |
Satisfactory course progress and attendance is very important to meet visa requirements. Please read the Student Handbook carefully for more information. You will also be provided with further information about course progress and attendance requirements at your orientation.
We offer the following in relation to support and welfare:
- One to one support from the trainer/assessor
- Support with personal issues
- Access to additional learning resources
- Reasonable adjustment in assessment
- Social events
- Information about external sources of support
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.
You are required to bring the following PPE items in automotive practical class to ensure compliance with OHS/WHS requirements of the course and premises. These must be sourced by student at their own cost.
You are required to bring your own laptop with Office 365 (or similar program) to all theory classes. These costs are not included in your course fees. Specifications for laptops and associated costs are included below.
PC
| Minimum requirements | |
| Processor | Intel® or AMD processor with 64-bit support*; 2 GHz or faster processor
Microsoft Windows 10 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows 10 |
| RAM | 2 GB or more of RAM (8 GB recommended) |
| 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. |
| 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 | Big Sur |
| RAM | 2 GB or more of RAM (8 GB recommended) |
| 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 |
| 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. |
| Software (Office 365) | Cost: $129 annually |
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 International Student Handbook, which is available at www.cmi.vic.edu.au
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 because of the credit. You will also be issued with a new Confirmation of Enrolment. For any questions about course credit, contact us at the details shown below.
You must:
- Must be at least 18 years of age and have completed the equivalent of a Year 12.
- Participate in a course entry interview/pre-training review to determine suitability for the course and student needs.
- Have an IELTS* score of 5.5 (test results must be no more than 2 years old). English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- Educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country; or
- Within two years of their application date, you have successfully completed in Australia a foundation course or a Senior Secondary Certificate of Education or a substantial part of a Certificate IV or higher-level qualification, from the Australian Qualifications Framework.
Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted. You are required to provide your results so that we can confirm they are equivalent to IELTS 5.5.
The costs for this course are as follows:
| Course fees | Tuition Fee: $5,500 Non – Tuition Fee: $300 Total Course Cost: $5,800 |
Course fees do not include uniform, PPE, safety shoes, laptops, or software – see information above.
A detailed payment plan and payment arrangements are provided in the Offer Letter and Student Agreement. You must pay all your course fees and on time. Non-payment of fees may result in cancellation of enrolment.
You are also required to take out Overseas Health Insurance Cover before arriving in Australia. Central Melbourne Institute provides details of OSHC providers in the International Student Handbook.
You can approach any of these providers to find out costs and organise your cover. Additional costs associated with living in Australia are outlined in the International Student Handbook. You should carefully review these costs in relation to budgeting. Further information can be found at https://www.studyinaustralia.gov.au/english/live-in-australia/living-costs
To apply for this course, you are required to complete an application for enrolment form and submit all required supporting evidence including:
- A copy of your Year 12 or equivalent certificate.
- Proof of English language proficiency as specified in the entry requirements.
- Copy of your identity document such as passport.
If your application is successful, we will send you an Offer Letter and Student Agreement. You should make sure you read through this document carefully to make sure you are happy with all the terms and conditions.
If you are, then simply sign the document and send it back to us. Once we receive this, we will issue you with a Confirmation of Enrolment (COE) letter and an invoice for the first payment. The first day of each course will include orientation and induction.
Orientation will include information about the campus, living in Australia, accessing our support services and methods for achieving success throughout the course, including course progress requirements. This course brochure should be read in conjunction with Central Melbourne Institute’s Student Handbook. This can be found online at www.cmi.vic.edu.au
