BSB60720 Advanced Diploma of Program Management
BSB60720 Advanced Diploma of Program Management
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply specialised knowledge and skills, together with experience in program management across a range of enterprise and industry contexts. The job roles that relate to this qualification include Program Manager. Individuals in these roles are responsible for managing or directing a program…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply specialised knowledge and
skills, together with experience in program management across a range of enterprise
and industry contexts. The job roles that relate to this qualification include Program
Manager.
Individuals in these roles are responsible for managing or directing a program to achieve
organisational objectives. A program is defined as a set of interrelated projects, each of
which has a project manager.
Individuals at this level use initiative and judgement to direct, plan, and lead a range of
program functions, with accountability for personal and team outcomes within broad
parameters. They use cognitive and communication skills to identify, analyse and
synthesise information from a variety of sources and transfer their knowledge to others,
and creative or conceptual skills to express ideas and perspectives or respond to
complex problems.
PATHWAYS
Once students have successfully completed BSB60720 Advanced Diploma of Program
Management, they can apply for various roles across project management positions such as
Project Director, Project Manager, Project Management Section Leader that have responsibility for
managing or directing a program to achieve organisational objectives.
The further study pathways available to students who undertake this qualification include:
Graduate Diploma (AQF level8) courses
Other Advanced Diplomas or Degree programs in related fields, subject to meeting entry
requirements of the intended qualification.
COURSE STRUCTURE:
A total of 12 Units (4 Core and 8 electives) must be completed and deemed competent to achieve the qualification BSB60720 Advanced Diploma of Program Management. Participants who achieve competency in any unit/s will receive a Statement of Attainment (provided USI is verified) for that unit/s without completing all 12 units in the qualification. Students completing all the required units of competency will attain full qualification.
REQUIREMENTS
Have completed one of the following qualifications: BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management; or BSB51415 Diploma of Project Management (or a superseded equivalent version).
In addition to above:
Have demonstrated an IELTS level at score of least 5.5 or equivalent (test results
must be no more than 2 years old) or demonstration of successful completion of at
least General English at Upper Intermediate or English for Academic Purposes Upper
Intermediate level.
Have a suitable level of language, literacy and numeracy to complete course
requirements with or without additional support that Nortwest Pty Ltd. is able to
provide.
Have successfully completed Australian year 12 or equivalent.
Are at least at age of 18 on the date of course commencement.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Nortwest College is an educational provider based out of Brookvale and Sydney. It offers programs in business, management, marketing, project management and website development from certificates up to diploma and advanced diploma level. The college uses industry representatives to keep its curriculum updated and relevant. Its training focuses on gaining real experience with industry benchmark.
