Extended Diploma in Project Management
Introduction
The objective of the SACL Level 5 Extended Diploma in Project Management is to develop a learner’s practical project management skills and prepare them to work in a wide range of contexts.
Learners will study level 4 and 5 units, worth 120 credits per academic year with a total credit value of 240 credits (equivalent to the first 2 years of an honours degree).
The Level 4 units provide an introduction to relevant project management principles and practice. These units include both theoretical and practical content, and learners will be able to gain knowledge and skills in the areas of project management, people management, and business finance as well as business marketing. They will also learn about the importance of reflecting on their current practice, identifying their own learning needs and professional development.
The Level 5 units give learners the opportunity to progress in specific subject areas. Learners will develop and enhance knowledge and skills in the areas of operations management, project quality management, business strategy, responsible business practices, project planning and execution and digital business practices.
Grading
All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by SACL. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. Judgement that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria is made by the Assessor.
The Assessor should provide an audit trail showing how the judgement of the learners’ overall achievement has been arrived at.
Delivery Mode
The qualification is designed to be delivered over one academic year for full-time study but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning. The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, online by approved centres only.
Typical Age
This qualification is designed for learners who are typically aged 18 and above.
Entry Criteria
SACL requires no prior qualifications to study Level 5 Extended Diploma in Project Management.
The SACL Level 5 Extended Diploma in Project Management qualification consists of 12 mandatory units, 240 credits, 2400 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and the recommended Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for this qualification is a minimum of 1200 hours. To achieve the SACL Level 5 Extended Diploma in Project Management learners must achieve 240 credits, of which 120 credits are at Level 4 (6 units) and 120 credits are at Level 5 (6 units).
| Unit Name | Level | Credits | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Principles of Project Management | Level 4:6 | 20 | Yes |
| People Management | Level 4:6 | 20 | Yes |
| Introduction to Business Finance/td> | Level 4:6 | 20 | Yes |
| Fundamentals of Management in Projects | Level 4:6 | 20 | Yes |
| Business Marketing | Level 4:6 | 20 | Yes |
| Personal and Professional Development | Level 4:6 | 20 | Yes |
| Operations Management in Projects | Level 5:6 | 20 | Yes |
| Project Quality Management | Level 5:6 | 20 | Yes |
| Business Strategy and Sustainability | Level 5:6 | 20 | Yes |
| Responsible Business Practices | Level 5:6 | 20 | Yes |
| Project Planning, Execution and Evaluation | Level 5:6 | 20 | Yes |
| Digital Business Practices | Level 5:6 | 20 | Yes |
