BSB60720 - Advanced Diploma of Program Management

CRICOS Course Code	107348E
Qualification Code	BSB60720
Qualification Title	Advanced Diploma of Program Management
AQF Level	6
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.
Volume of learning	1210 hours
Course Duration	52 weeks (including holiday breaks)

Unit Code	Unit Name	Core / Elective unit
BSBPMG630	Enable program execution	Core
BSBPMG634	Facilitate stakeholder engagement	Core
BSBPMG635	Implement program governance	Core
BSBPMG636	Manage benefits	Core
BSBPEF502	Develop and use emotional intelligence	Elective
BSBTWK503	Manage meetings	Elective
BSBCRT611	Apply critical thinking for complex problem solving	Elective
BSBLDR602	Provide leadership across the organisation	Elective
BSBSTR601	Manage innovation and continuous improvement	Elective
BSBLDR601	Lead and manage organisational change	Elective
BSBFIN601	Manage organisational finances	Elective
BSBSUS601	Lead corporate social responsibility	Elective

Entry Requirements

Age requirements	Students must be above 18 years of age while filling up the application form.
Pre-Training Review (PTR)	The Pre-Training Review (PTR) will be conducted prior to enrolment into your course of study/s to ensure that the training and assessment provided by Australian School of Commerce (ASOC) meet the individual needs of the student. Students are required to complete the PTR form, which is included as part of the Application Form. ASOC will review each student’s current competencies, individual needs, English language proficiency, digital literacy, support requirements, and oral communication skills to determine the most appropriate course for the student to achieve their intended outcomes. The PTR helps to: Identify and arrange any necessary academic, digital, English language, or wellbeing support. Ensure the student’s responses align with their educational and future goals. Determine whether additional support or guidance is necessary. Evaluate whether the student has a sufficient understanding of essential course information to make an informed enrolment decision.
English Language Requirements for International students.	International students applying for this course either off-shore or on-shore will require either a minimum IELTS test score of 6.0 or equivalent for direct entry into a VET course. or IELTS score of 5.5 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 10 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course. or IELTS score of 5.0 or equivalent with an ELICOS course (up to 20 weeks) to be taken before the main VET course. or Oxford Placement test with score 61 or higher. Note: Results older than two years are not acceptable. Refer to Enrolment Kit available on ASOC’s website https://www.asoc.edu.au/ for additional information or IELTS 5.5 equivalent policy for additional information.
Academic Requirements	To enter into this course delivered at ASOC, applicants should have successfully completed one of the following qualifications: BSB50820 Diploma of Project Management; or BSB51415 Diploma of Project Management (or a superseded equivalent version). or Have completed two years equivalent full-time relevant workplace experience at a significant level within a project or program environment within an enterprise.
Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) Skills Test	Students undertaking this course at ASOC must possess sound language, literacy, numeracy, and digital skills, as these are essential for completing course-related tasks, assessments, communication, and navigating digital learning platforms. To determine each student’s support needs and assess the suitability of the course, all prospective students are required to undertake a Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) skills assessment prior to enrolment. The LLND test will be conducted using an ACSF-mapped online assessment tool, LLN Robot, and students will be required to complete this LLND assessment as per the following level: BSB60720 – Advanced Diploma of Program Management - ACSF Level 4 Students must achieve the expected performance level mentioned for this qualification. Where a student does not meet the required LLND benchmark, appropriate LLND support will be provided. For more detailed information, please refer to ASOC’s Enrolment Kit and/or the Student Handbook available on this website.
Computer literacy requirements	All students enrolling in this course at ASOC must have basic computer skills. Students are required to fill in the questions related to computer and internet skills in the Pre-Training Review form provided in the application form. Students who do not possess basic computing skills will be provided with basic computer using support. Students can contact ASOC for any further information or assistance on 1300 781 194.
Materials and Equipment Required	Institute will provide access to computers/laptops with required resources during classroom hours however to work on assignments and tasks for self-study all leaners are expected to have access to a laptop or computer with the Windows 7 operating system or higher. Students must have an active email address for communication and be contactable by phone (mobile or landline) and by mail (postal address). All learners are expected to have access to MS office applications such as Microsoft Word, an email platform.

Assessment Methods:

Assessment methods used for this course are Role plays and Presentations, case studies, projects, reports, and knowledge test.

Pathways from the qualification

Successful completion may enable the student to apply for BSB80120 – Graduate Diploma of Management (Learning).

Employment Pathway

Examples of indicative job roles for candidates seeking entry based upon their vocational experience include:

Program Manager
Project Director

Note: - Above pathway information is in line with qualification description on National Training Register https://training.gov.au/training/details/BSB60720/qualdetails, and https://www.yourcareer.gov.au/learn-and-train/courses/BSB60720?tab=pathways it however doesn't imply any job guarantee or job role at the end of the course. ASOC doesn’t claim any employment outcome or job guarantee associated with its courses as it will be misleading.

Mode of Delivery:

Classroom based Face to face learning.

Course Location:

Melbourne Campus: Level 4, 123-129 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC, 3000.
Hobart Campus: Level 4, 18 Elizabeth Street, Hobart, TAS, 7000.

Fees & Charges

Tuition Fee: $AU 25,000
Non-Tuition Fee: $AU 5,500
Estimated Total Course Cost: $AU 30,500

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer

ASOC recognises qualifications and statements of attainment issued by other Registered Training Organisations in Australia and offers all students the option of Recognised Prior Learning and Credit Transfer. For further details, please refer to the Student Handbook or enquire on campus by calling at 1300 781 194 or email us at Info@asoc.edu.au.

Course Information may not be sufficient to make an Enrolment decision. Please refer to the Student Prospectus and Student Handbook available on this website for detailed information.