| Assessment Options – Eligibility Criteria
In order to be awarded either the Certificate IV in Project Management, or the Diploma of Project Management as described above, candidates must demonstrate competence at Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level IV (for Certificate IV in Project Management) and / or Level V (for Diploma of Project Management) respectively in the nationally endorsed project management competency standards. Each competency standard is made up of Elements, broken down into individual Performance Criteria.
Demonstration of these competency standards must be in the form of documentary evidence, and every Performance Criterion must be successfully demonstrated.
Typical examples of evidence include (but are not restricted to):
- Project plans
- Reports
- Reviews
- Meeting minutes
- Emails
- References or testimonials, as supporting evidence
An assessment kit is available upon request, which provides candidates with guidance and assistance. The kit has been designed to make the process easy to understand and implement, and includes answers to ‘Frequently Asked Questions’ and a ‘Typical Evidence’ guide.
Key differences between Certificate IV and Diploma of Project Management level of assessment as per below:
Certificate IV in Project Management
The Certificate IV candidate must be able to prove (by means of a project related documentary portfolio of evidence, and an interview to substantiate it) that they have contributed to the creation, maintenance and actioning of project documentation in the required competency areas.
Diploma of Project Management
The Diploma candidate must be able to prove (by means of a project related documentary portfolio of evidence, and an interview to substantiate it) that they have managed and controlled the creation, maintenance and actioning of project documentation in the required competency areas.
Important note about assessments:
PM-Partners group sets no time limit between attendance at a workshop and the date on which you take up your assessment, so if you are unsure about your level of eligibility, you may like to book your assessment at the time of workshop registration and use the workshop (your facilitator can provide you with guidance during your participation), and / or the time spent on projects after the workshop, to prepare yourself and ensure that you’re positioning yourself at the correct level.
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