BSB50820 DIPLOMA OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT
CRICOS PROGRAM CODES: 104047J
This qualification reflects the role of individuals who apply project management skills and knowledge in a variety of contexts, across a number of industry sectors. The job roles that relate to this qualification may include Project Manager and Project Team Leader. Individuals in these roles have project Leadership and management roles and are responsible for achieving project objectives. They possess 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/or the work of others.
Course Fees
| Registration Fee (non-refundable): | AUD $500 |
| Material Fee: | AUD $1,000 |
| Tuition Fee: | AUD $10,200 |
| Total | AUD $ 11,700 |
May apply and can be found in our International Student Handbook
Delivery will occur over a 56 weeks (45 weeks training and 11 weeks holiday break) period.
- Where students successfully apply for Credit Transfer (CT) and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), the course duration may be shortened accordingly and adjustments will be made to any CoE issued.
- For more information, please refer to our Student Handbook (Page 7 – Credit Transfer and RPL)
St Peter Institute has the following entry requirements:
International students must:
- be at least 18 years of age and have completed Year 12 or equivalent.
- participate in a course entry interview to determine suitability for the course and student needs. The course entry interview will also assess language, literacy and numeracy (LLN) and whether students can use digital technologies.
- have an IELTS* score of 6.0 (test results must be no more than 2 years old).
English language competence can also be demonstrated through documented evidence of any of the following:
- have completed a Certificate IV or above in Australia within the last 2 years
- educated for 5 years in an English-speaking country.
*Note that other English language tests such as PTE and TOEFL can be accepted, see full list available here. Students are required to provide their results so that it can be confirmed they are equivalent to IELTS 6.0
Students with English Language Tests that are equivalent to IELTS 5.0 or above can also be eligible for entry into this course by participating in an ELICOS course (English classes) with SPI prior to entry into this course. Please contact SPI for more information.
Assessments will be conducted face to face which could include:
- Direct observation – in a simulated classroom environment – usually role plays
- Product based methods – these are generally reports, case studies, projects, and presentations.
- Questioning – written and verbal questioning is used for a number of assessment tasks.
- A combination of the above methods.
Job roles and titles vary across different industry sectors. Possible job titles relevant to this qualification include:
- Project leader/team leader
- Project contract manager
- Project manager (industry specific)
- Face to face at our Melbourne Campus – 20 hours per week of classroom based training and assessment
- 5 hours of self study including structured self-directed learning and completing assessment work started in class
- Up to an hour per week of individual support if required
Satisfactory course progress and attendance is very important to meet visa requirements. Please read the International Student Handbook carefully for more information. You will also be provided with further information about course progress and attendance requirements at your orientation.
Satisfactory course progress and attendance is very important to meet visa requirements. Please read the International Student Handbook carefully for more information. You will also be provided with further information about course progress and attendance requirements at your orientation.
You are also required to take out Overseas Health Insurance Cover before arriving in Australia. St Peter Institute provides details of OSHC providers in the International Student Handbook. You can approach any of these providers to find out costs and organise your cover.
Course intake dates for BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management are available throughout the year as listed below:
| Intake Date |
|---|
| 16 March 2026 |
| 20 April 2026 |
| 18 May 2026 |
| 09 June 2026 |
| 27 July 2026 |
| 31 August 2026 |
| 05 October 2026 |
| 02 November 2026 |
| 23 November 2026 |
| 11 January 2027 |
| 08 February 2027 |
| 01 March 2027 |
| 26 April 2027 |
| 17 May 2027 |
| 15 June 2027 |
| 19 July 2027 |
| 23 August 2027 |
| 11 October 2027 |
| 01 November 2027 |
| 29 November 2027 |
A detailed timetable, including class days and times, will be provided to students prior to commencement or during orientation.
Units of Competency
| UNIT CODE | TITLE |
|---|---|
| CORE UNITS | |
| BSBPMG530 | Manage project scope |
| BSBPMG531 | Manage project time |
| BSBPMG534 | Manage project human resources |
| BSBPMG533 | Manage project cost |
| BSBPMG532 | Manage project quality |
| BSBPMG535 | Manage project information and communication |
| BSBPMG536 | Manage project risk |
| BSBPMG540 | Manage project integration |
| ELECTIVE UNITS | |
| BSBPEF501 | Manage personal and professional development |
| BSBTWK502 | Manage team effectiveness |
| BSBSTR502 | Facilitate continuous improvement |
| BSBPMG537 | Manage project procurement |