BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management
| Duration | 52 weeks (1 year), 40 contact weeks. Students must attend 20 hours per week |
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| Location | Zenith campus and simulated security environments |
Course Overview
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.
Course Description
This program will provide the individual with a flexible career pathway in the role of a project manager. Project managers are highly in demand across different sectors and industries, in particular construction, mining, production, and research and development. The course is designed to provide employment opportunities in a variety of supervisory or management positions such as:
- Project Manager
- Project Coordinator
- Project Management Consultant
Students will need to complete 8 core units and 4 elective units of competency to attain the qualification.
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
- BSBCMM511 Communicate with influence
- BSBPMG538 Manage project stakeholder engagement
- BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement
- BSBSTR501 Establish innovative work environments
*Elective units for this qualification are current at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Entry Requirements
Age Requirements
All international students must be at least 18 years of age or above at the time of the course commencement to study at Zenith.
English Language Requirements
International students, applying either off-shore or on-shore will require:
i) Either a minimum IELTS (General) test score of 5.5 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course or an IELTS score of 4.5 or equivalent with a General English (ELICOS) course (up to 30 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course plus successful completion of Zenith’s Language and Numeracy Test on completion of General English (ELICOS) program.
Results older than two years are not acceptable.
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ii) Evidence that they have studied in English for at least five years in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland, South Africa, the United Kingdom, or the United States
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iii) Evidence that, within two years of their application date, they 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.
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iv) Applicants originating from students visa assessment levels 1 and 2 (countries) without the required IELTS score must undertake an English Placement Test conducted at Zenith’s campus as part of the enrolment process.
If there are concerns about the applicants’ English language proficiency, they will be required to undertake a suitable General English (ELICOS) or EAL program. For further information on student visa assessment, levels visit the Department of Home Affairs’ website at www.homeaffairs.gov.au.
Please note: Zenith will also accept equivalent test results from the following specified English language tests:
– Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) iBT
– Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) PBT
– Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic
– Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
Academic Requirements
International students applying either off-shore or on-shore must meet a minimum academic requirement to get admission to Zenith courses. The table below summarises the academic entry requirements. Refer to information on individual courses for course-specific requirements.
| Level of Study | Academic Requirements |
| Certificate III | Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 11 or higher. |
| Certificate IV | Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 11 or Certificate III or higher |
| Diploma | Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 12 or Certificate IV or higher. |
| Advanced Diploma | Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of Australian Year 12 or Diploma or higher. |
| Graduate Certificate of Management (Learning) | Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of a Diploma or higher in the relevant field of education or work. |
| Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning) (78 weeks) | Satisfactory completion of the equivalent of a Diploma or higher in the relevant field of education or work. |
Pre-Training Review
All students are required to undertake a pre-training review that aims to identify their training needs through questions on previous education or training, the relevance of the courses to the learner, and relevant experience.
Language, Literacy, and Numeracy test (LLN) (International)
Students undertaking Zenith VET courses must possess sound language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) skills to successfully complete the course. All students are required to undertake a language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) test conducted by Zenith . If students do not meet English and LLN requirements, learners will be asked to take further language, literacy, and numeracy training e.g. English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Learners (ELICOS) programs with Zenith .
Language, Literacy, and Numeracy test (LLN) (Domestic)
Students undertaking this course must possess sound language, literacy, and numeracy skills. All students are required to undertake a language, literacy, and numeracy (LLN) test mapped at ACSF level 3 conducted by the Institute.
Qualification Recognition
Qualifications offered by Zenith are based on the principles, guidelines, and standards set by the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) and VET Quality Framework (VQF) and are nationally recognised.
Course Tuition Fee
Refer to Zenith’s Fee Schedule provided on this website or contact: admissions@zim.edu.au
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