Certificate IV in Project Management Practice

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1 of business, management and marketing Certificate IV in Project Management Practice BSB41513 The information on this course guide is for Australian students only. This course is currently not available for overseas students. We are working on making this course available to students outside Australia in the near future. BSB41513 v1

2 At Open Colleges, we are passionate about helping people from all walks of life to achieve their aspirations and dreams. For more than 100 years, we have been opening opportunities for people across Australia. Today, Open Colleges is blazing a new trail in online and distance education creating Australia s leaders in next generation learning. Why study with Open Colleges? Freedom study where you want, when you want Our courses and learning materials have been designed specifically for open learning Our trainers are industry professionals with experience in supporting open learning students Our dedicated student support team is there to help you every step of the way Our virtual campus OpenSpace provides you with opportunities to interact with trainers and students Many of our courses are nationally recognised and meet professional licensing or registration requirements. North Coast TAFE and Open Colleges In a first of its kind innovation, Open Colleges has now proudly partnered with one of the largest training providers in Australia, North Coast TAFE. Part of the TAFE NSW network, North Coast TAFE provides thousands of students with government accredited and nationally recognised training programs every year. Open Colleges students can now gain TAFE qualifications delivered via our innovative virtual campus OpenSpace, giving you the benefit of accessing a secure, interactive learning environment which supports you in all elements of your study. Combine nationally recognised TAFE credentials with all the flexibility and accessibility of learning through Open Colleges and study anytime, anywhere in Australia.

3 of business, management and marketing Certificate IV in Project Management Practice BSB41513 Achieve formal qualifications in the diverse and exciting arena of Project Management by undertaking this innovative course to enhance your future career prospects, or to provide formal qualifications and training for a current role you are undertaking. Project Management would suit an ambitious all-rounder, who is looking for a dynamic, fresh and challenging career opportunity amenable to many industries including (but not limited to) telecommunications, software development, architecture, construction, technology and healthcare. Project managers develop and implement a project within a determined timeframe and factor in any preconceived restraints such as cost, scope, quality and timing. Dealing with clients and stakeholders, risk management and controlling the quality and budgeting of a project are all skills that are needed, alongside the ability to manage and work with varied tiers within an organisation, from base level to upper management. These valuable and transferrable skills will be taught online; a qualified and professional Open Colleges Trainer will support you throughout your course, guiding you towards your current professional goals. You will be provided with industry-current learning materials developed by North Coast TAFE and receive a nationally recognised TAFE qualification upon completion. COURSE DETAILS Course Number Delivery mode Course duration Assessments Qualification Nationally Recognised Awarded by D0119 CAREER OUTCOMES > project coordinator > project officer > project team member > program administrator. POTENTIAL SALARY Online Max 18 months Questioning, portfolios of evidence, written tasks. Certificate IV Yes North Coast TAFE Project officers can earn around $70,000 per annum, depending on the industry. Experienced project managers can earn over $100,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience (source: salary-centre)

4 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice BSB41513 What you need to know about this course COURSE NUMBER D0119 Entry requirements Minimum education Year 12 or equivalent OR relevant qualifications OR relevant vocational experience. To give yourself the best chance of success in this course it is recommended you follow the preferred pathway for this qualification. > BSB30112 Certificate III in Business (or similar qualification) OR > have some work experience before enrolling. Minimum age You will need to be at least 18 years old. English language requirements This course requires you to read comprehensive learner workbooks, undertake a range of written assessments and engage in Online discussion forums. Furthermore, the delivery mode relies on the extensive use of written communication. As such, entry to the course requires English proficiency to Year 12 level or equivalent (a qualification at the Certificate III level or two years of work experience in a role that requires the use of written documentation and communication) or the completion of an approved English language test (see website for details). Computing requirements You will need access to a computer and the internet and you must have basic computing skills. Minimum specifications for your computer are: > Microsoft Office 2010 or equivalent > broadband internet connection > 2GB of RAM > CD-ROM or DVD drive > Adobe Reader XI or equivalent > You will also need access to a phone, printer, photocopier and scanner. Mac OS users: > Mac OS X v 10.5 or higher (Mac OS X v 10.6 or higher is recommended) > 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster Intel processor (2GHz or faster recommended). Windows users: > Microsoft Windows XP or higher (Windows 7 or higher is recommended) > 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor (2GHz or faster recommended) > Adobe Flash Player 10 or higher. Course Materials After enrolling in this course you can access your course materials through OpenSpace, our innovative virtual campus. Textbook Open Colleges will provide you with the textbook: Project Management in Practice: A complete course for BSB41513 and BSB How is the course assessed? Assessments in this course include questioning, portfolios of evidence and written tasks. Completion of your course Upon successful completion of this course, you will receive a nationally recognised BSB41513 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice from North Coast TAFE. BSB41513 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice is deemed equivalent to and has been superseded by BSB41515 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice on the 25th March Open Colleges will transition to the new qualification in the near future.

5 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice BSB41513 Choose when you study Estimated hours of study and duration. Months Hours of study per week This is a guide only time taken to complete your course will depend on your level of skill and knowledge. Articulation pathways Want to go on to study at university? Graduates of this course can get: > up to 4 Units of unspecified (electives) credit into a Bachelor of Business or Bachelor of Business Administration (6 month s credit) at Southern Cross University. Please visit northcoast.tafensw.edu.au/tafe2uni for more information Austudy/Abstudy approved This course is Austudy/Abstudy approved, but you will need to apply directly to Centrelink for information on eligibility. Student policies For more information about Open Colleges student policies including recognition of prior learning, terms and conditions of enrolment, access and equity, assessment, plagiarism, grievances and tuition fees, please visit au/policies.aspx Other courses you may be interested in > BSB41013 Certificate IV in Human Resources > BSB40812 Certificate IV in Frontline Management > TAE40110 Certificate IV in Training and Assessing > BSB51413 Diploma of Project Management.

6 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice BSB41513 Study Periods and Units Once you are enrolled in this course, you will receive access to the Study Period 1, which contains the first set of units for the course. When you have successfully completed those units, you ll be given access to the next study period. Order of Studies Code Unit Title Study Period 1: Defining the project Study Period 2: Project Meetings Study Period 3: Project costs and quality Study Period 4: Project communications & HR requirements Study Period 5: Risk and procurement BSBPMG409A BSBPMG410A BSBADM405B BSBPMG412A BSBPMG411A BSBPMG413A BSBPMG414A BSBPMG415A BSBPMG416A Apply project scope-management Techniques Apply project time-management techniques Organise Meetings Apply project cost- management techniques Apply project quality-management techniques Apply project human resource management approaches Apply project information management and communications techniques Apply project risk-management techniques Apply project procurement procedures For full course competency details visit Note: Courses offered by Open Colleges on behalf of North Coast TAFE may include Units of Competency that are graded by TAFE NSW. Students studying through Open Colleges are not subject to TAFE NSW grading criteria, receiving an ungraded outcome for Units of Competency and Qualifications successfully completed.

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