Certificate IV in Project Management Practice

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1 of business, management and marketing BSB41515 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice

2 At Open Colleges, we are passionate about helping people from all walks of life to achieve their aspirations and dreams. For more than 100 years, we have been opening opportunities for people in all industries. Today, Open Colleges is blazing a new trail in online and distance education and becoming leader in next generation learning. Why study with Open Colleges? Freedom study where you want, when you want Our courses and learning materials have been designed specifically for open learning Our trainers are industry professionals with experience in supporting open learning students Our dedicated student support team is there to help you every step of the way Our virtual campus OpenSpace provides you with opportunities to interact with trainers and students.

3 of business, management and marketing BSB41515 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice Achieve formal qualifications in the diverse and exciting arena of Project Management by undertaking this innovative course to enhance your future career prospects, or to provide formal qualifications and training for a current role you are undertaking. Project Management would suit an ambitious all-rounder, who is looking for a dynamic, fresh and challenging career opportunity amenable to many industries including (but not limited to) telecommunications, software development, architecture, construction, technology and healthcare. Project managers develop and implement a project within a determined timeframe and factor in any preconceived restraints such as cost, scope, quality and timing. Dealing with clients and stakeholders, risk management and controlling the quality and budgeting of a project are all skills that are needed, alongside the ability to manage and work with varied tiers within an organisation, from base level to upper management. COURSE DETAILS Course number Delivery mode Course duration Assessments Qualification Nationally recognised Awarded by POTENTIAL JOBS > Contracts officer > Project administrator > Quality officer E1075IN > Small business operator. Online Maximum 24 months Multiple choice questions, short answer questions, written reports, portfolio of evidence, demonstrations. Certificate IV Yes North Coast TAFE These valuable and transferrable skills will be taught online; a qualified and professional Open Colleges Trainer will support you throughout your course, guiding you towards your current professional goals. You will be provided with industry-current learning materials and receive a nationally recognised qualification upon completion.

4 BSB41515 Certficate IV in Project Management Practice What you need to know about this course COURSE NUMBER E1075IN How is the course delivered? This is an online course. This means that you will complete your knowledge and initial skills development through online learning. What is online learning? OpenSpace is Open Colleges online campus. Through OpenSpace you will: > Access your learning materials and assessments > Undertake and upload assessments > Engage and interact with your trainer > Participate in student discussions > Access your assessment grades and feedback > Access student support services. What learning materials are included with this course? The following resources are provided to you via OpenSpace: > Learning modules > Learning activities > Web resources > Online discussions > Glossary of key terms > Access to relevant legislation > News forums and web links E-Textbooks Throughout this course you will need access to the following e-textbook: > Project management in practice: a complete course for BSB41513 and BSB51413, Pearson (2015). This textbook is available directly from the McGraw Hill website. How is the course assessed? During the course, you will undertake: > Multiple choice questions > Short answer questions > Written reports > Portfolio of evidence > Demonstrations. What about Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)? We understand that you may already have many skills and areas of expertise that you have obtained in different ways and these are recognised through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process. Open Colleges has developed an RPL application kit for this course. The Student Handbook, available on the Open Colleges website, provides more information about our RPL process. Alternatively, you can contact an education advisor to discuss your RPL options. What is the duration of the course? The maximum duration for the course is 24 months. To complete the course in this timeframe, we recommend that you study a minimum of 12 hours per week. This is a guide only the time taken to complete your course will depend on your level of skill and knowledge. What will I learn? This course will provide an introduction to project management skills such as defining the project, sustainability, managing project cost and quality, communications and HR requirements, risk and procurement. This certificate is structured to include subjects that are designed to support you in developing a solid understanding of operational aspects of project management in a broad range of contexts.

5 BSB41515 Certficate IV in Project Management Practice What are the admission requirements for the course? Minimum age requirements You will need to be at least 18 years old. English language requirements This course requires learners to read online learner modules, undertake a range of task-driven assessments and engage in online discussions. Consequently, learners need to have an effective command of written and spoken English. As a guide we recommend that learners currently or have previously: > Been employed in a workplace for at least one year, where they predominantly use English language in verbal and written communications and/or; > Have successfully completed one year of study taught predominately in English language and/ or; > Have achieved an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination score of 5.5 during the past three years and/or; > Have achieved an overall pass score on our free Open Colleges Language, Literacy and Numeracy tool available on our website for a Certificate IV. Specific requirements for Windows users: > Microsoft Windows 7 or higher (Windows 8 or higher is recommended) > 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster processor (2GHz or faster recommended). Specific requirements for Mac OS users: > Mac OS X v 10.5 or higher (Mac OS X v 10.6 or higher is recommended) > 1 gigahertz (GHz) or faster Intel processor (2GHz or faster recommended). Audio-visual requirements You will need access to software to view online videos and images. Software such as Adobe Reader, Windows Media Player, Windows Photo Viewer etc. are available as free downloads from the internet. You will also need access to a recording device and associated software to save and upload audio or video files to open space. Many mobile phones and smartphones include this technology. Physical requirements You will be required to operate office equipment in a safe environment that includes an ergonomically sound computer workstation. Computing requirements You will need access to a computer and the internet and you must have basic computing skills. Minimum specifications for your computer are: > Microsoft Office 2010 or equivalent > broadband internet connection > 2GB of RAM > CD-ROM or DVD drive > Adobe Reader XI or equivalent > Access to software such as Microsoft Excel for producing GANTT charts, or software such FastTrack Schedule 9, Primavera P6, ZOHO Projects, Microsoft Project > you will also need access to a phone, printer, photocopier and scanner > Adobe Flash Player 10 or higher. What support services are available? During your studies with Open Colleges, you will have access to a comprehensive range of support services. These include: Academic support Your experienced trainers are available in OpenSpace to answer any questions you may have regarding the learning materials or assessments. Your trainers can also provide you with advice and support regarding the overall course. Student support The student support team is your one-stop service centre for all student administrative issues including enrolment, change of contact details, OpenSpace support, assessment results and certification. You can access the student support team in OpenSpace or by or phone.

6 BSB41515 Certficate IV in Project Management Practice Learning support The learning support team is a dedicated team of specialists that provide you with a comprehensive induction to studying with Open Colleges as well as specific support if you encounter learning difficulties during your studies. Learning support resources, such as writing guides, are available in OpenSpace. You can access the learning support team via your trainer or the student support team. Peer support As a student of Open Colleges you can contact other students and your trainers to share ideas, study tips and information through OpenSpace. Your trainer will also use the discussions to provide relevant information such as articles and events in the project management environment. More information? The Student Handbook, available on the Open Colleges website, provides more detailed information on the support services available to students. We recommend that you read the Student Handbook prior to enrolling with us. What will I obtain on completion of the course? Upon successful completion of this course you will receive a nationally recognised qualification BSB41515 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice awarded by Open Colleges (Provider Number: 90796).

7 BSB41515 Certficate IV in Project Management Practice Modules and Units Once you are enrolled in this course, you will receive access to the first Module, which contains the first unit for the course. When you have successfully completed these units, you ll be given access to the next Module. Key area of focus Module Code Unit Title Defining the project Module 1 BSBPMG409 Apply project scope management techniques Module 2 BSBPMG410 Apply project time management techniques Sustainability Module 3 BSBSUS501 Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability Project cost and quality Project communications and HR requirements Risk and procurement Module 4 BSBPMG412 Apply project cost management techniques Module 5 BSBPMG411 Apply project quality management techniques Module 6 BSBPMG413 Apply project human resource management approaches Module 7 BSBPMG414 Apply project information management and communications techniques Module 8 BSBPMG415 Apply project risk management techniques Module 9 BSBPMG416 Apply project procurement procedures For full course competency details visit

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9 Studying with Open Colleges Open Colleges provides you with the freedom to study where and when you want. We understand that our students are constantly juggling multiple priorities, so our unique learning approach has been specifically designed to enable you to fit education and training around your lifestyle. Support Access the student support team using the online enquiry feature. OpenSpace also provides a detailed searchable database of Frequently Asked Questions, so that we can provide you with responses to many of the common queries. I chose to study with Open Colleges because it is a distance learning specialist that provides a highly flexible course structure and I had to have the time to fit my studies around the priorities of running a business. After you enrol with Open Colleges you will be provided with access to OpenSpace our cutting edge virtual campus. Here are some of the key features and benefits of OpenSpace: Jackie Kidd, Orange, NSW. Access Access your learning materials, assessments, videos and additional online resources wherever you have an internet connection. You can also download your learning modules and assessments so that you can study wherever and whenever it suits you. Connections Connect with your trainers, assessors and other students. You can participate in the lively student forums or engage with your trainer. OpenSpace is also where you will submit your assessments and receive your grades. Knowledge OpenSpace is your link to Gale our extensive online library. Through Gale you will have access to millions of academic, magazine and newspaper articles from around the world.

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