BSB60720

Advanced Diploma of

Program Management  SOUTHERN CROSS EDUCATION INSTITUTE

CRICOS 104439D

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.

DURATION

52 weeks – Full Time 

MODE OF STUDY

On Campus

WORK PLACEMENT

N/A

STATE SUBSIDIES

Domestic Students

Unavailable 

VET STUDENT LOANS

Unavailable 

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INTAKE DATES

To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, candidates need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at Certificate IV level, this can be demonstrated via the following:

  • Candidates must be aged 18 or above
  • Successful completion of Year 11 or the equivalent level of study or mature aged entry
  • Participate in a Pre-training Review (PTR)
  • Undertake a Language, Literacy & Numeracy (LLN) assessment to determine suitability for admission and identify support needs
  • Moderate level of computer literacy required
  • A reasonable level of fitness and flexibility to carry out manual handling
  • Evidence of full COVID-19 immunisation with the TGA approved vaccine

Additional requirements upon course commencement / prior to industry work placement:

  • A National Police Check (NPC)
  • A NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)
  • Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires
  • Vaccinations which can include COVID, hepatitis A and B, and influenza
  • Aged care sector screening clearance
Note: If a student has a Disclosable Court Outcome registered against their name, we are unable to assist with placement as an industry will not accept students without a clear record. This requirement is not negotiable. Please note, in Victoria, this includes any offence that may have occurred up to 10 years ago and will show offences that state they are “without conviction”. 

To ensure an appropriate learning opportunity, candidates need to demonstrate a capacity to undertake study at Certificate IV level, this can be demonstrated via the following:

  • Successful completion of Year 11 or the equivalent level of study
  • Moderate level of computer literacy required
  • A reasonable level of fitness and flexibility to carry out manual handling
  • Minimum English level of IELTS 6.0* or equivalent. Candidates originating from student visa assessment levels 1 and 2 without the required IELTS score can undertake Language, Literacy and Numeracy Indicator Test. For information on student visa assessment levels, refer to Department of Home Affairs https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au
  • Applicants must be aged 18 or above
  • Evidence of full COVID-19 immunisation with the TGA approved vaccine

Additional requirements upon course commencement / prior to industry work placement:

  • A National Police Check (NPC)
  • A NDIS Worker Check (NDISWC)
  • Any additional evidence your work placement provider requires
  • Vaccinations which can include COVID, hepatitis A and B, and influenza
  • Aged care sector screening clearance
  • *Applicable from 19/01/2024, all applicants who have received an offer or CoE prior to this date are accepted with the previous entry requirements.
Note: If a student has a Disclosable Court Outcome registered against their name, we are unable to assist with placement as an industry will not accept students without a clear record. This requirement is not negotiable. Please note, in Victoria, this includes any offence that may have occurred up to 10 years ago and will show offences that state they are “without conviction”. 

Further study pathways

Completion of BSB60720 Advanced Diploma of Program Management provides a pathway for further study into a relevant Bachelor Degree.Examples of relevant Advanced Diploma’s or Bachelor Degree’s include:

  •  Bachelor of applied science Project Management (Honours)
  •  Bachelor of Management

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of this course will have employment opportunities in across a number of industry sectors.
Roles may include:

  • Project leadership
  • Project manager
  • Project coordinator

Core Units

BSBPMG630     Enable program execution

BSBPMG634     Facilitate stakeholder engagement

BSBPMG635     Implement program governance

BSBPMG636     Manage benefits

Elective Units

BSBFIN601     Manage organisational finances

BSBPMG632     Manage program risk

BSBPMG631     Manage program delivery

BSBLDR601     Lead and manage organisational change

BSBTWK502     Manage team effectiveness

BSBHRM614     Contribute to strategic workforce planning

BSBSTR601     Manage innovation and continuous improvement

BSBPMG633     Provide leadership for the program