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BSB40920 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice
This qualification is suitable for autonomous individuals who identify and apply project management skills and knowledge in a wide variety of contexts. Job titles for these roles may include Contracts Officers, Project Administrators, Quality Officers and Small Business Operators. 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. They may use project tools and methodologies selectively to support organisational or business activities.
This qualification is assessment only, it does not include training and resources.
Assessment Only Explained
This pathway provides you with the opportunity to be recognised for the skills, knowledge and experience you already possess. You will be required to gather evidence based on a set of prescribed assessment tasks for each unit. You must successfully address all of these tasks in order to achieve the qualification.
This pathway requires you to have your workplace supervisor’s support in order to help you to develop evidence in areas where you have less experience. Enrolment in this qualification does NOT include any training or resources, it is assessment only.
Should you find there are gaps in your knowledge, or you want to do a refresher, we have recommended a range of Professional Development Programs that complement this qualification. You will find these listed below.
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Who Will Benefit
The Certificate IV in Project Management Practice qualification is designed specifically for people who are members of one or more project teams, but don't have overall responsibility for the management of the project. Participants may come from any industry or sector.
Prerequisites
Enrolment in this qualification requires participants to have a minimum of 2 years’ experience in their chosen field, with responsibility for project practices as part of their current role.
Participants are also required to have the support of an employer, manager or supervisor who can provide opportunities for the participant to demonstrate competence and develop and collect evidence from various departments within the business.
What Is Required to Gain the Qualification
Upon successful enrolment in the Certificate IV in Project Management Practice, participants will be granted online access to all relevant assessment tools. Every aspect of each assessment tool must be addressed successfully in order to achieve this qualification.
Participants have up to 2 years to complete the assessment requirements of the qualification. This time frame will vary for each individual depending on their existing level of skills and knowledge.
How Do I Get Started
- Download the Enrolment Kit located on this page under Application Resources
- Read through the kit to learn more about the qualification and its requirements
- Complete all requirements
- Email all documents, including your current resume & job description to enrol onto the qualification to assessments@aimwa.com
- Consider the recommended PD Programs listed below
- Once enrolled you will receive log-in details for the AIM WA Assessment Portal
Typical Units of Competency
BSBPMG420 Apply project scope management techniques
BSBPMG421 Apply project time management techniques
BSBPMG422 Apply project quality management techniques
BSBPMG425 Apply project information management and communications techniques
BSBPMG426 Apply project risk management techniques
BSBPMG428 Apply project life cycle management processes
BSBPMG429 Apply project stakeholder engagement techniques
BSBPMG427 Apply project procurement
BSBSTR502 Facilitate continuous improvement
Recommended Professional Development Courses
The Applied Project Management course is a broad and deep exploration of the ten project management knowledge areas and covers essential tools and techniques that address all of the project life cycle, including dealing with risks, issues and changes. This course runs in Geraldton on August 30 and September 1 and Bunbury on November 6-8.
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