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Advanced Diploma Of Program Management

Overview

Course Details

Duration

52 weeks

(44 weeks tuition + 8 weeks scheduled break)

Number of Units

12 units of competency
(4 core units + 8 elective units)

CRICOS Code

112268G

Offshore Fee

$15,000*

Onshore Fee

$12,000*

*Non-Tuition fees not included

Next Steps

Locations

NSW/VIC

Mode of delivery

Face to face mode of delivery
consisting of Face to face physical and face to face virtual

Course Code

BSB60720

Qualification 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.

Course Entry Requirements

Students are required to have their own laptop prior to the commencement of their course.

Please refer to the Student Equipment Required section below for the minimum specifications required for laptops.

Successful completion of Australian Year 12 or Australian equivalent is mandatory.

Students must be 18 years old and above.

Entry to this qualification is limited to those who have:

Completed one of the following qualifications: BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management; or BSB51415 Diploma of Project Management (or a superseded equivalent version).

or

Completed two years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a significant level within a project or program environment within an enterprise.

English Requirement for Overseas Students
Minimum of IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.

Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital skills (LLND)​

Prior to enrolment, all prospective students are required to complete a compulsory Language, Literacy, Numeracy and Digital (LLND) assessment. This assessment is completed as part of the pre-enrolment process through the LLND Portal – http://myllnd.com/login/

The LLND assessment helps identify whether a student may need additional support during their studies and ensures they are placed in a course that is appropriate for their skill level. Assessments are aligned with the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) and include language, literacy, numeracy and digital skills.

Students must complete their LLND assessment via the LLND Portal before they can be formally enrolled. Further instructions on how to access and complete the assessment will be provided to prospective students as part of the pre-enrolment process.

Rolling Intake

The college offers rolling intakes, allowing students to choose their preferred commencement date with the college. This provides flexibility for the students by allowing them to select the commencement date that best suits their academic plans. For further information, please contact our student support: [email protected]

Pre-enrolment Information

Prior to enrolment, it is a mandatory requirement for students to attend a Pre-Enrolment Consultation session to ensure students are fully aware of the required course information and can make an informed decision.

Packaging Rules

Core Unit CodeCore Unit Description
BSBPMG630Enable program execution
BSBPMG634Facilitate stakeholder engagement
BSBPMG635Implement program governance
BSBPMG636Manage benefits
Elective Unit CodeElective Unit Description
BSBSTR601Manage innovation and continuous improvement
BSBLDR601Lead and manage organisational change
BSBCRT611Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving
BSBPEF502Develop and use emotional intelligence
BSBINS601Manage knowledge and information
BSBPMG632Manage program risk
BSBLDR602Provide leadership across the organisation
BSBPMG530Manage project scope
Description oflicensing requirements(if indicated above)This qualification must be delivered as per the packaging rules, even if a core unit/named elective has been superseded, until such time as the qualification has been updated and this update is reflected on the National Register, training.gov.au, and is listed on the RTO’s Scope of Registration.There are many situations where it is considered beneficial for the student to receive the updated training that reflects the current skill needs of the relevant industry so a provider may choose to deliver the updated unit, issue a statement of attainment for those unit/s and then provide credit transfer – by mapping backwards – to the units named within the qualification.• The VET units need to be deemed ‘equivalent’ for credit transfer to be assigned• If the units are ‘not equivalent’ the provider will map the units to identify equivalence in content and learning outcomes (from the updated unit back to the superseded unit)• If this is not possible, the provider may need to match the content, but then undertake an RPL process to ascertain competence against each unit of competency.• This would only need to do this once, then can be used for future decisions in the same circumstances.If this still does not ascertain a ‘competent’ result, the student may need to undertake gap training against the destination qualification.

Note: The above selected elective units may be substituted for any of the approved elective units from the training package, that meet with the packaging rules for this qualification as mentioned above.

There are no pre-requisites for this course

Qualification Issued

Once the units of competency required in the training package for this qualification have been successfully completed, the student will be issued with an Advanced Diploma of Program Management (BSB60720) and an academic transcript of all completed units within 30 calendar days. Students who successfully complete individual units of competency within the qualification, but not the qualification in its entirety will be eligible to receive a Statement of Attainment. This document contains a record of all completed units and will be available to students by the end of their course.

National Polytechnic of Australia (NPA) does not guarantee:

  • a student will successfully complete a training product on its scope of registration; or
  • a training product can be completed in a manner that does not meet the relevant requirements set out in an instrument made under section 185 of the National Vocational Education and Training Regulator Act 2011; or
  • a student will obtain a particular employment outcome where this is outside the control of the RTO.

NPA qualifications only fulfil the academic requirement, not a licensed trade qualification, traineeship or apprenticeship.

NPA does not:

  • claim to commit to secure for, or on the student or intending student’s behalf, a migration outcome from undertaking any course offered by the College

We strongly advise that students consult with a registered migration agent if they require more specific information. For the most up to date information please refer to the Australian Government’s Home Affairs website: immi.homeaffairs.gov.au.

Student Equipment Required

Students MUST have the following IT equipment prior to enrolling with the college and will require a suitable study space for self-study, assessment activities, or to participate in face-to-face virtual classes.

Students are required to have their own laptop prior to the commencement of their course.

HARDWARE REQUIREMENTS:

Laptop with the following recommended System Requirements:

  • Specification of laptop is as below:
  • Processor: 2.5–2.9 GHz process
  • Memory: 8GB
  • Display Card: 2 GB GPU (for Civil Construction qualifications)
  • Disk Space: 100 GB
  • Microsoft® Windows® 10 Version 22H2 or Windows® 11 Version 24H2 or above.
  • Apple® macOS® Sequoia v15.5, Apple® macOS® Sonoma v14.7.6, or Apple® macOS® Ventura v13.7.6.
  • A webcam, e.g. built-in to a laptop or a USB webcam.
  • Audio input and output suitable for video conferencing or face-to-face virtual classes.
  • A headset or earbuds with a microphone is recommended.
  • Photo/scan – a camera, e.g. on a mobile phone, can be required to scan and submit handwritten materials.

SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:

  • A web browser such as Microsoft Edge, Firefox, Google Chrome, or Safari.
  • Students are expected to access the web version of Microsoft Office 365 (i.e., Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Planner, To Do, and Project).
  • Students studying CAD will have access to the college’s Computer-aided design (CAD) system (if applicable).

INTERNET REQUIREMENTS:

  • A reliable, high-speed broadband internet connection with sufficient upload and download capacity. A Wi-Fi or mobile connection can be acceptable.
  • Students will have access to the college’s wireless connection whilst on campus.
  • Community internet and computer access:
  • In Australia, public libraries offer free access to computers and the internet, although students may require a membership card or be required to pay a small charge.
  • Students may need to book ahead if they wish to use library services.
  • Students will also have access to printing and photocopying services on a pay-per-page basis. Most libraries also provide wireless hotspots and recharging stations at no cost for students using their own devices.

Related Occupations

Project Manager
Project Management Section Leader
Project Director

Please Note: Completion of an NPA qualification does not guarantee an employment outcome.

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