BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management

CRICOS Course Code: 106715F  Campus location: Sydney

COURSE DESCRIPTION

BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management has been designed for individuals who want to develop project management skills and knowledge to manage projects in a variety of contexts and across a number of industry sectors.

Students will develop the ability and skills to undertake leadership and management roles, be responsible for achieving project objectives, develop a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical and managerial competencies to initiate, plan execute and evaluate their own work and the work of others.

 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

This course is open to both international and domestic students aged 18 years and over. Applicants are required to provide evidence of meeting the academic and English language entry requirements. Student visa requirements may vary depending on individual circumstances. Students should refer to the Department of Home Affairs website www.homeaffairs.gov.au/  or seek advice from a registered migration agent.

Academic Requirements:

• Successful completion of Year 12 or equivalent and/or above

Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) Skills

As part of the Standards for RTOs 2025 set by the Department of Education, all students are required to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) skills assessment before enrolment. This helps us ensure that you have the core skills needed to successfully complete your chosen course. If the assessment identifies any support needs, the College will provide reasonable assistance or learning support to help you meet the course requirements.

English Language Requirements: as follows:

• IELTS 6.0 overall (no less than 5.5 in each band) or equivalent test result, or General English / EAP at the Upper-Intermediate level from an approved ELICOS provider

Any AQF qualification at the Certificate IV or above in any discipline area delivered and assessed in English only will be deemed as meeting the English language entry requirement.

 

DURATION

The Diploma of Project Management duration is up to 78 weeks.  There are 60 weeks of course delivery plus 18 weeks term break.

 

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Graduates may work in the following occupations:

• Project Team Leader
• Contract Manager
• Procurement Manager

 

PATHWAYS

Students undertaking BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management may progress through the Project Management Pathway as follows:

• BSB60720 Advanced Diploma of Program Management – to
• BSB80220 Graduate Diploma of Portfolio Management

 

QUALIFICATION STRUCTURE AND COURSE CONTENT

To be awarded BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management, students must successfully complete 12 units of competency, made up of:

• 8 core units
• 4 elective units

 

Core Units

Unit Code	Unit Name
BSBPMG530	Manage project scope
BSBPMG531	Manage project time
BSBPMG532	Manage project quality
BSBPMG533	Manage project cost
BSBPMG534	Manage project human resources
BSBPMG535	Manage project information and communication
BSBPMG536	Manage project risk
BSBPMG540	Manage project integration

 

Elective Units

Unit Code	Unit Name
BSBPMG538	Manage project stakeholder engagement
BSBPMG537	Manage project procurement
BSBSUS511	Develop workplace policies and procedures for sustainability
BSBWHS521	Ensure a safe workplace for a work area

 

*Units are subject to change in line with training package requirements, regulatory updates, and Mercury Colleges’ course delivery arrangements.

 

DELIVERY STRUCTURE – A BLENDED MIX OF CLASSROOM AND ONLINE

The course is offered in a blended mode of delivery and assessment. This means students are required to attend 15 hours face-to-face full-time classroom study plus complete 5 hours of structured online learning every week.

The course is provided through the Mercury Colleges ELearn platform. Your teachers deliver lectures and tutorials face to face on campus plus students are to complete weekly study online through ELearn. Progress is tracked for every student.

 

ASSESSMENT STRUCTURE
The students access the assessments through ELearn.

Assessment methods include:

• Demonstrations
• Presentations
• Class Tests
• Projects
• Written Reports
• Financial Calculations
• Quizzes
• In-class skill verification

 

RESOURCE REQUIREMENTS

Students are required to have access to a laptop or computer to complete learning activities, assessments and course requirements both in class and outside of scheduled study hours. Access to on-campus computer facilities is subject to availability. Students will be provided with access to the College’s online learning platform, which contains course materials, learning resources, and assessment tools.

 

COURSE CREDIT AND/OR RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Students may be entitled to gain course credit and/or recognition before or after commencing the course that will exempt them from completing one or more units of competency. The Student Handbook contains more information.

 

EXIT POINT/AWARD

Students who successfully complete all 12 units of competency will be issued with the BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management by Mercury Colleges. This qualification is recognised nationally under the Australian Qualifications Framework.

Students who successfully complete one or more units of competency, but do not complete the full qualification, may be eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment for the units completed.

INTAKES

Mercury Colleges offers rolling intakes with one scheduled each block.