Enrich your career with this high-level qualification in project management. This course will set you up with the advanced skills you need to succeed as a project manager or team leader.
BSB51415 Diploma of Project Management
Establish a career in project management with this high-level qualification. This course is perfect for people who want to upgrade their skills to seek employment as a project manager or team leader.
Jobs in project management roles have risen strongly over the last five years, and opportunities are available in most regions of Australia. Growth in this sector is expected to increase by as much as 50,000 new positions over the next few years.
This course will give you the specialised knowledge and advanced skills to manage project scopes, project costs, risk and quality. Our highly-skilled and intuitive teaching staff are the best in the business, and will give you the guidance you need to succeed in your studies.
Successful completion of this course will give the advanced skills you need to elevate your career in project management.
With TAFE Queensland you study in environments equipped with the latest industry standard technology. You will be job ready and desirable to future employers as you will have relevant and up to date experience with computing platforms and programs.
TAFE Queensland is a proud recipient of Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) funding and is a registered provider in the CSQ Higher Level Skills Program – this course is subsidised under this program. It is important to note only eligible participants may receive funding for eligible courses. Learn more about eligibility criteria.
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 4 elective units from the list below.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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BSBPMG511Manage project scopeUnit code: BSBPMG511 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine and manage project scope. It involves obtaining project authorisation, developing a scope management plan, and managing the application of project scope controls. |
Manage project scope | |
BSBPMG512Manage project timeUnit code: BSBPMG512 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage time during projects. It involves determining and implementing the project schedule, and assessing time management outcomes. |
Manage project time | |
BSBPMG513Manage project qualityUnit code: BSBPMG513 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage quality within projects. It involves determining quality requirements, implementing quality control and assurance processes, and using review and evaluation to make quality improvements in current and future projects. |
Manage project quality | |
BSBPMG514Manage project costUnit code: BSBPMG514 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, analyse and refine project costs to produce a budget, and to use this budget as the principal mechanism to control project cost. |
Manage project cost | |
BSBPMG515Manage project human resourcesUnit code: BSBPMG515 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage human resources related to projects. It involves planning for human resources, implementing personnel training and development, and managing the project team. |
Manage project human resources | |
BSBPMG516Manage project information and communicationUnit code: BSBPMG516 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to link people, ideas and information at all stages in the project life cycle. Project communication management ensures timely and appropriate generation, collection, dissemination, storage and disposal of project information through formal structures and processes. |
Manage project information and communication | |
BSBPMG517Manage project riskUnit code: BSBPMG517 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage risks that may impact achievement of project objectives. It involves identifying, analysing, treating and monitoring project risks, and assessing risk management outcomes. |
Manage project risk | |
BSBPMG521Manage project integrationUnit code: BSBPMG521 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to integrate and balance overall project management functions of scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk and procurement across the project life cycle; and to align and track project objectives to comply with organisational goals, strategies and objectives. |
Manage project integration |
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
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North and Far North Queensland | ||
BSBPMG518Manage project procurementUnit code: BSBPMG518 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake procurement in projects. |
Manage project procurement | |
BSBPMG519Manage project stakeholder engagementUnit code: BSBPMG519 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage stakeholder relationships. |
Manage project stakeholder engagement | |
BSBRSK501Manage riskUnit code: BSBRSK501 Unit description: This unit describes skills and knowledge required to manage risks in a range of contexts across an organisation or for a specific business unit or area in any industry setting. |
Manage risk | |
BSBWOR501Manage personal work priorities and professional developmentUnit code: BSBWOR501 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create systems and process to organise information and prioritise tasks. |
Manage personal work priorities and professional development | |
Greater Brisbane / Gold Coast / Online | ||
BSBMGT516Facilitate continuous improvementUnit code: BSBMGT516 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to lead and manage continuous improvement systems and processes. Particular emphasis is on the development of systems and the analysis of information to monitor and adjust performance strategies, and to manage opportunities for further improvements. |
Facilitate continuous improvement | |
BSBPMG518Manage project procurementUnit code: BSBPMG518 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to undertake procurement in projects. |
Manage project procurement | |
BSBPMG520Manage project governanceUnit code: BSBPMG520 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish and implement project governance. It involves identifying, applying, monitoring and reviewing project governance. |
Manage project governance | |
BSBPMG519Manage project stakeholder engagementUnit code: BSBPMG519 Unit description: This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage stakeholder relationships. |
Manage project stakeholder engagement |
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
Studying on campus is a great way to enjoy the benefits of face-to-face education in a way that is far removed from a typical school. No matter which campus you choose, you know that you will be learning in an adult environment where you will be respected and nurtured. Attend a campus to learn face-to-face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces; such as a classroom, workshop, laboratory or simulated environments, or interact with teachers using real-time video or web conference tools.
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Townsville (Pimlico) | Anytime | up to 1 year | Part time 2 nights per week Tuesday, Thursday |
Mixed mode | Full fee: $5,145 |
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South Bank | 15 July 2019 | 6 months | Accelerated: Part-time 2 nights per week Monday, Tuesday |
Classroom | Full fee: $4,590 |
Courses delivered on campus may have a combination of online and classroom based learning. Students studying full time should allow up to 16 hours per week of personal study time to complete the course requirements.
Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of choosing when and where you study. Direct your own learning with all your study materials online, and interact with your teacher using online video or web conferencing tools. Access your learning space 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and be supported by high-quality educators who are devoted to your outcomes.
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04 March 2019 | 12 weeks per intake | up to 2 units per intake | Full fee: $5,145 |
22 April 2019 | 12 weeks per intake | up to 2 units per intake | Full fee: $5,145 |
For most online courses study is structured into fixed intakes that have set durations of 12 weeks from the study commencement date. You will be able to access your learning materials from the first day of the study period. You must be enrolled to be able to access your learning materials. To ensure you can manage your study load, we recommend limiting your workload to no more than 2 units of competency per intake. In some circumstances, you may be required/able to complete 3 units per intake.
Other online courses such as nursing have different intakes, durations, and workload structures.
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Learn more about university pathwaysNo matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what's right for you, get in touch. We're here to help.
Applying for a course does not guarantee you a place in that course. Your place is only guaranteed once you enrol into units. Enrolling means that you are committing yourself to study, and to paying the associated fees. The tuition fees and applicable charges are required to be paid at enrolment or by scheduled instalment dates either by yourself, a nominated third party (e.g. your employer), or as identified within a contract for delivery of TAFE Queensland training.
This is an interest-free personal loan from the Australian Government that provides eligible students access to capped funding to help pay for their studies.
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
Entry into the mainstream program is via direct entry and it is recommended that you have either completed Year 12 (or equivalent), Certificate IV in Project Management or have relevant work experience in the industry.
Entry into the accelerated program is via an application process and it is recommended that you have at least 5 years' experience working in the industry.
It is recommended that you have access to a reliable internet connection to access TAFE Queensland's online learning system Connect, and a computer with up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat Reader and Adobe Flash Player. This equipment and software is available for use at all TAFE Queensland locations.
You will be provided with a recommended reading list and/or required textbooks during orientation or at the start of each unit. The purchase of these resources may incur additional costs, or you may be able to borrow them from the TAFE Queensland library network.
You are also required to have access to a calculator, a laptop or tablet device, a USB, a headset including microphone.
Course commencement is subject to minimum enrolment numbers.
When studying online it is strongly recommended students follow the preferred order of study and enrol in no more than two units per intake, unless otherwise advised.
Skill and knowledge assessments are an essential step in progressing through your course. You may be assessed in a number of ways while you are studying at TAFE Queensland, including observation, written assessment, questioning, portfolios, work samples, third-party feedback, and through recognition of prior learning. Read more about assessment methods.
Disclaimer
All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.
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You can apply to study this course through the Queensland Tertiary Admission Centre (QTAC). You will need to submit your application on the QTAC website. It will be assessed, and if you are successful you will receive an offer directly through QTAC. You will need to accept your offer from QTAC before enrolling with TAFE Queensland.
Fast track your way to a formal qualification by earning credit for the things you already know. Getting recognition for the skills you've gained from the workplace or previous learning means less study time for you, and getting the paper to prove you're qualified a whole lot sooner. We can assess your skills, directly apply credits from previous successful study, and give you advanced standing in your course.
If you have read and understood the student rules, refund policy, understand your fees and payment options, have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) and checked you meet the entry requirements and selection criteria for this course, you're ready to get started.
If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.
Learn more about university pathways