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.

A program is defined as a set of interrelated projects, each of which has a project manager. 'Multiple projects', or 'a program of projects', refers to a number of related projects managed by the same person as a program to achieve organisational objective/s.

It applies to individuals who are program managers, managing or directing a suite of projects (a program) to achieve organisational objectives.

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.

Entry Requirements

Entry to this qualification is limited to those who:

Have completed a Diploma of Project Management qualification.

or

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

Package Rules

Total number of units = 12 

4 core units  plus

8 elective units, of which: 

• at least 6 units must be selected from the elective units listed below
• the remaining elective units may be chosen from the elective units listed below or any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Advanced Diploma level
• 1 unit may be from any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Diploma level.

Elective units must be relevant to the work environment and the qualification, maintain the integrity of the AQF alignment and contribute to a valid, industry-supported vocational outcome.