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BSB40920 - Certificate IV in Project Management Practice

Course Details

Course Summary

This qualification is suitable for individuals who apply project management skills and knowledge in a wide variety of contexts. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Contracts Officer, Project Administrator and Quality Officer.

Individuals in these roles might be members of a project team, with no direct responsibility for overall project outcomes. Primarily, these roles would support wider project operations and may use project tools and techniques to support organisational activities or business needs.

The delivery is online with a specific sequence of units. It is recommended that you enrol in units as per the designated sequence listed in the Course Structure tab. 


Entry Requirements

CQUniversity requirement - Completion of BKSB (Basic Key Skills Builder) online literacy and numeracy assessment prior to enrolment, unless the student has completed an equal or higher-level course.

CQUniversity recommendation of 18 years of age with either completion of Year 12 or equivalent, access to a computer, Internet and intermediate computer skills.


Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees
Full Fee $4,221.00 (2025)
Fee for service per unit $469.00 (2025)
RPL Fee for service per Unit $352.00 (2025)
For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire or Apply Now
Study Area
  • Business, Accounting and Law
Skill Area
  • Business Services
AQF Level Level 4: Certificate IV

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Possible job outcomes could include (but are not limited to): communications liaison, contracts officer, estimator or scheduler, project administrator, project analyst, project coordinator, project officer, project records officer, project support, project team member, quality officer, small business operator, events or conference coordinator.

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 3 core units
  2. Complete 6 elective units

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.

Please select a course structure from the options below:
ONLINE

This course is delivered online for 54 weeks, the units are structured to support the student to reach the outcome of the course. It may be possible for the student to complete the course sooner if they are deemed competent.

Students must follow the sequence outlined in the course planner.

  • Part time students enrol into one unit at a time.
  • Full time students enrol into two units at a time in the same study period.

It is strongly recommended that students refrain from pre-enrolling into subsequent units until approval has been provided by the teaching team. 

Students must complete all components of the assessment tasks within the course to be deemed competent.

  • Online
CORE UNITS
BSBPMG420 Apply project scope management techniques More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG421 Apply project time management techniques More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG422 Apply project quality management techniques More Information Training.gov Details
ELECTIVES
BSBPMG423 Apply Project Cost Management Techniques More Information Training.gov Details
BSBOPS401 Coordinate business resources More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG424 Apply Project Human Resources Management Approaches More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG426 Apply project risk management techniques More Information Training.gov Details
BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG425 Apply project information management and communications techniques More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
1 BSBPMG420 - Apply project scope management techniques
2 BSBPMG421 - Apply project time management techniques
3 BSBPMG423 - Apply Project Cost Management Techniques
4 BSBPMG422 - Apply project quality management techniques
5 BSBOPS401 - Coordinate business resources
6 BSBPMG424 - Apply Project Human Resources Management Approaches
7 BSBPMG426 - Apply project risk management techniques
8 BSBLDR413 - Lead effective workplace relationships
9 BSBPMG425 - Apply project information management and communications techniques


RPL

RPL only - no training occurs.

RPL involves an assessment process of an individual's previously obtained skills and knowledge that has been achieved outside the formal education and training system.

The duration is dependent on evidence collection by the candidate and approval of evidence by the CQUniversity assessor.

Please refer to information on the CQUniversity website - Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit.

  • RPL/RCC/Credit
Core units
BSBPMG422 Apply project quality management techniques More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG421 Apply project time management techniques More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG420 Apply project scope management techniques More Information Training.gov Details
Elective units
BSBOPS401 Coordinate business resources More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG424 Apply Project Human Resources Management Approaches More Information Training.gov Details
BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG423 Apply Project Cost Management Techniques More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG425 Apply project information management and communications techniques More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG426 Apply project risk management techniques More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

For the following units, you may choose your own order of study, while taking into account pre-requisite requirements and the unit availability.
Unit Code Unit Name
BSBPMG422 Apply project quality management techniques
BSBPMG421 Apply project time management techniques
BSBPMG420 Apply project scope management techniques
BSBOPS401 Coordinate business resources
BSBPMG424 Apply Project Human Resources Management Approaches
BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships
BSBPMG423 Apply Project Cost Management Techniques
BSBPMG425 Apply project information management and communications techniques
BSBPMG426 Apply project risk management techniques

TRAINEESHIP

This course is delivered online for 54 weeks, the units are structured to support the student to reach the outcome of the course. It may be possible for the student to complete the course sooner if they are deemed competent.

Students must follow the sequence outlined in the course planner.

  • Part time students enrol into one unit at a time.
  • Full time students enrol into two units at a time in the same study period.

Students must complete all components of the assessment tasks within the course to be deemed competent.

  • Online
CORE UNITS

 

 

BSBPMG420 Apply project scope management techniques More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG421 Apply project time management techniques More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG422 Apply project quality management techniques More Information Training.gov Details
ELECTIVES
BSBPMG423 Apply Project Cost Management Techniques More Information Training.gov Details
BSBOPS401 Coordinate business resources More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG424 Apply Project Human Resources Management Approaches More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG426 Apply project risk management techniques More Information Training.gov Details
BSBLDR413 Lead effective workplace relationships More Information Training.gov Details
BSBPMG425 Apply project information management and communications techniques More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
1 BSBPMG420 - Apply project scope management techniques
2 BSBPMG421 - Apply project time management techniques
3 BSBPMG423 - Apply Project Cost Management Techniques
4 BSBPMG422 - Apply project quality management techniques
5 BSBOPS401 - Coordinate business resources
6 BSBPMG424 - Apply Project Human Resources Management Approaches
7 BSBPMG426 - Apply project risk management techniques
8 BSBLDR413 - Lead effective workplace relationships
9 BSBPMG425 - Apply project information management and communications techniques


Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
Practical Task
RPL
Course Learning Outcomes
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Domestic 2022 Availabilities

ONLINE

Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time

RPL

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

TRAINEESHIP

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Domestic 2023 Availabilities

ONLINE

Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time

RPL

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

TRAINEESHIP

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Domestic 2024 Availabilities

ONLINE

Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time

RPL

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

TRAINEESHIP

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Domestic 2025 Availabilities

ONLINE

Online
February: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time

RPL

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

TRAINEESHIP

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.
For individual class days and times for each intake please check the TAFE Timetable located here
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