Accredited Course Details

Course Overview

The BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice is designed to equip students with the practical skills and knowledge needed to support and coordinate projects across a wide range of industries and workplaces.

 

This course covers key project management areas including project scope, time, quaity, risk, stakeholder engagement, communication and team effectiveness. Students will develop the skills required to contribute to project planning, apply project management tools and techniques, and support successful project outcomes in real-world environments.

 

The BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project management Practice is suitable for individuals looking to begin a career in project management, enhance their current workplace skills, or formalise their practical experience with a nationally recognised qualification. The course also provides a pathway to higher-level qualifications such as a Diploma in project management or business.

 

 

Course Overview

Project Managers are responsible for running all aspects of a project from beginning to end. They plan, execute, and oversee operational activities, ensuring all pieces of the puzzle come together as planned, on time and on budget. Communication, collaboration, and negotiation skills are applied to set expectations, goals, and responsibilities for the extended team.

Course Delivery and Duration

Our online guides and assessments have been uniquely developed to best equip you for the real world! We have ensured you will remain engaged while completing your studies and provide real life, relatable scenarios to set you up for your future!

 

1 year is the average course duration for completing the Certificate III in Business Administration qualification. As this course is 'self-paced' study you can enrol at any time and progress at any speed you like without the stress of due dates and rigid class timetables, fitting study around work, family and life. Study duration depends on the hours you put in and your skill level. As a guide, someone dedicating 8 hours per week to study, could expect to complete the assessment component of the course in 6 - 8 months.
Note: Traineeship or funded enrolments may have different completion timeframes depending on the training contract/funding requirements

 

Students receiving study benefits from Centrelink (education on supplement) will be obligated to complete the course in 28 weeks (full-time) or 56 weeks (part-time). Students who complete the course as part of a traineeship will have 12 months full-time or 2 years part-time.
 

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course however a sufficient level of language, literacy and numeracy is required for students to be able to complete the required assessments.

Course Structure

To be awarded the BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice you must complete:
A total number of 9 units
3 core units plus
9 elective units, of which:

Core units:
BSBPMG420 - Apply project scope management techniques
BSBPMG421 - Apply project time management techniques
BSBPMG422 - Apply project quality management techniques
 
Elective units​*
BSBPMG423 - Apply project cost management techniques
BSBPMG424 - Apply project human resources management approaches
BSBPMG425 - Apply project information management and communications techniques
BSBCRT411 - Apply critical thinking to work practices
BSBLDR413 - Lead effective workplace relationships
BSBPEF401 - Manage personal health and wellbeing
​*Elective units may vary by location or negotiation

Course Delivery

You have up to 12 months to complete the course.

Assessment

Assessment is based on competency (the ability to demonstrate specific skills), depending on delivery, may be undertaken through a combination of observation and discussion, case studies and written assignments.

Recognition & Credit

You may already have significant experience in some of the areas covered by this qualification. If you can provide sufficient evidence of this you may be able to meet the course requirements by a recognition pathway. Contact Civil safety for further information.

 

If you have already have acquired some of the units of competency in this qualification and be eligible for a direct credit for completed units. In order to claim a credit for these units Civil Safety must sight an original Statement of Attainment from the issuing registered training organisation.

Support

You will be required to complete a pre-enrolment assessment as part of the enrolment process.  The pre-enrolment assessment assists in evaluating your suitability for the course and to tailor any required support services to meet your individual needs.  If required, a representative from Civil Safety may contact you to discuss alternative options or available support services to assist you with your course.
 
During your studies, you will receive feedback after each assessment/assignment and the trainer/assessor will be available to discuss the feedback or provide additional assistance or direction as appropriate. 

Certification

A qualification and transcript will be issued by Civil Safety upon successful completion of course requirements, provided that all administrative requirements have been met and course fees are paid in full.  In these circumstances, a certificate will be issued within 30 days.

Where a student does not complete all course components, a statement of attainment listing successfully completed units will be issued by Civil Safety within 30 days of course completion/exit as long as applicable outstanding fees are paid.

Enrolment

Enrolment is contingent upon an application being accepted.  Factors considered in the evaluation of enrolment applications include meeting course entry requirements, eligibility for a training subsidy (where applicable) and acceptance or any applicable terms of enrolment.

It is a condition of enrolment in any nationally recognised training (accredited) programme that you supply the training organisation with a valid unique student identifier (USI).  If you don’t already have a USI, you can apply for one online at www.usi.gov.au.

Enrolment is confirmed upon payment of applicable fees, Civil Safety will collect no more than $1500 of the total fee on initial enrolment.

Fees

You may be eligible to receive a government subsidy for this course.  Please contact Civil Safety to check if you are eligible.

Further Information

Our student handbook is available to prospective students and is available prior to enrolment by contacting any of our training locations or can be downloaded from our website www.civilsafety.edu.au.  The student handbook reflects our policies and contains important information on enrolment, recognition, training & assessment, complaints and appeals, fees and refunds, rules and responsibilities and a range of general information.  To enrol or for any further information please contact one of our offices via the contact details in the location section.