At a glance
Take the next step in your career in project management with this mid-level qualification from TAFE Queensland. Learn the specialised skills needed to work as a contracts officer or project administrator.
JOB PROSPECTS
- Project Administrator
- Contracts Officer
COURSE OUTCOME
BSB41515 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice Articulation options: BSB51415 Diploma of Project Management
Course overview
Discover a new career in project management with this mid-level qualification from TAFE Queensland. Learn specialised skills and upgrade your career as a contracts officer or projects administrator.
Demand for qualified workers in project management has been increasing in recent years and is expected to continue, with up to 50,000 new positions expected to open in the next five years.
This qualification will provide you with specialised skills and knowledge in a range of areas including the application of project scope, time management and quality management techniques. You'll also learn procurement procedures and stakeholder engagement processes. You'll be led by our team of industry professionals who will guide you to reach your education goals.
Successfully completing this course gives you the skills you need to confidentially seek employment in project management and contracts administration.
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.
Our teaching staff are at the top of their game and are still heavily involved in the industry. This means you're being taught by people who know what employers are looking for and where the sector is headed.
Units
The successful achievement of this qualification requires you to complete all core and 6 elective units from the list below.
| UNIT CODE | UNIT NAME | |
|---|---|---|
| North and Far North Queensland / Greater Brisbane | ||
| BSBPMG412 |
Apply project cost management techniques | |
| BSBPMG413 |
Apply project human resources management approaches | |
| BSBPMG414 |
Apply project information management and communications techniques | |
| BSBPMG415 |
Apply project risk management techniques | |
| BSBPMG416 |
Apply project procurement procedures | |
| BSBPMG418 |
Apply project stakeholder engagement techniques | |
| Gold Coast | ||
| BSBPMG412 |
Apply project cost management techniques | |
| BSBPMG413 |
Apply project human resources management approaches | |
| BSBPMG414 |
Apply project information management and communications techniques | |
| BSBPMG415 |
Apply project risk management techniques | |
| BSBPMG416 |
Apply project procurement procedures | |
| BSBPMG417 |
Apply project life cycle management processes | |
| BSBPMG418 |
Apply project stakeholder engagement techniques | |
| BSBADM405 |
Organise meetings | |
| BSBWHS401 |
Implement and monitor WHS policies, procedures and programs to meet legislative requirements | |
| BSBRSK401 |
Identify risk and apply risk management processes | |
| BSBWOR404 |
Develop work priorities | |
| BSBLED401 |
Develop teams and individuals | |
Note: Not all electives are available at all campuses.
Ways to study
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.
What you need to know about studying on campus
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.
What you need to know about studying online
Intake
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.
University pathways
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
Payment options
No 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.
Upfront payment
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.
Payment plan
If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.
Important Information
Selection criteria
Entry into the mainstream program is via direct entry. To complete this program you'll need a project to work on. This could be work based, community based or another suitable project based venture.
Entry into the accelerated program is via an application process and it recommended that you have at least 5 years' experience working in the industry.
Resources required
Online course - students will be required to purchase additional resources available at http://qtw.com.au/.
Accelerated course - Title: Project Management Essentials with 12mth Online Student Access, ANZ Edition Author: Therese Linton ISBN: 9780170237062 Published: 2014 by Cengage Learning Australia This textbook can be purchased from the Queensland Textbook Warehouse at www.qtw.com.au, or from Cengage at www.cengage.com.au.
Need to know
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.
Assessment Methods
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.
How to apply
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and credit transfers
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.
Get started with TAFE Queensland
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.
University pathways
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