Faculty of Business, Hospitality and Primary Industries Business and Hospitality Department BSB51413 Diploma of Project Management

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1 Faculty of Business, Hospitality and Primary Industries Business and Hospitality Department BSB51413 Diploma of Project Management Pre-course Information 2015

2 Faculty: Business, Hospitality and Primary Industries Department: Business and Hospitality Course: BSB51413 Diploma of Project Management Doc ID: P/P/F/7/100C Edition 3 Date: Prepared by Ramona Younan Document creation date: 05/01/2015 Document review date: 05/05/2015 Version: 1 Melbourne Polytechnic 2015 National Provider no For information regarding material in this document, contact: RAMONA YOUNAN Senior Educator and Industry Consultant ramonayounan@melbournepolytechnic.edu.au P: F: Melbourne Polytechnic Business and Hospitality Page 2 of 9 Doc ID: P/P/F/7/100C Edition 3

3 Contents General Information... 4 Welcome... 4 Qualification... 5 Pre-Requisites... 5 Special Program Requirements... 5 Pathways... 5 Timetable... 6 ASSESSMENT... 6 Strategy... 6 Allowable Adjustments... 6 SKILLS RECOGNITION... 7 Resources... 7 Libraries...7 Student Services...7 Car Parking...7 ENROLMENT INFORMATION... 8 Fees... 8 Payment Options... 8 Payment Methods... 8 Enrolment Requirements... 9 Eligibility: Victorian Training Guarantee (VTG)... 9 Refunds... 9 Rules & Policies... 9 Complaints and Grievances... 9 Privacy... 9 Melbourne Polytechnic Business and Hospitality Page 3 of 9 Doc ID: P/P/F/7/100C Edition 3

4 General Information Welcome For over 100 years now, NMIT has remained at the forefront of vocational education in Victoria and we are excited to announce a new step towards the future for you and for us. We were the first TAFE to be accredited to conduct and deliver specialist degree programs back in 2004 and have maintained integrity and pride throughout our rich history. Now, thanks to a funding boost of $19 million from the Victorian Government s $200 million TAFE support fund, Melbourne Polytechnic will create another first, becoming Melbourne s first Polytechnic. As Melbourne Polytechnic, we will help current and future students achieve their personal greatness. With progressive learning programs that combine book smarts with hands-on training, the new Melbourne Polytechnic will give you a full 360-degree education. And because our teachers and staff are experts in their field, you ll not only learn your craft, you ll learn how to master it. Throughout our proud history, we ve had over a million students pass through our doors and we want you to be a part of our future and us a part of yours. So come and shoot for greatness with the new Melbourne Polytechnic. Whether that means becoming the best possible accountant, marketer, builder, designer or whatever it is you want to be, we re proof that you re never too old to change. And you don t stay great by standing still. Own it, excel at it and rise to the top. We re sure you ll love the view. Melbourne Polytechnic. Rule Your World. Melbourne Polytechnic Business and Hospitality Page 4 of 9

5 Qualification Melbourne Polytechnic is offering BSB51413 Diploma of Project Management in This qualification is designed to further develop individual s skill and knowledge in project management within a variety of contexts and who wish to improve their ability to apply solutions to a range of problems and provide project leadership and guidance to others. To attain the BSB51413 Diploma of Project Management you are required to complete 12 units of competency. The units selected for this program are: Unit Code BSBPMG511A BSBPMG512A BSBPMG513A BSBPMG514A BSBPMG515A BSBPMG516A BSBPMG517A BSBPMG521A BSBPMG519A BSBPMG520A BSBMGT516C PSPGOV511A Unit Title Manage project scope Manage project time Manage project quality Manage project costs Manage project human resources Manage project information and communication Manage project risk Manage project integration Manage project stakeholder engagement Manage project governance Facilitate continuous improvement Provide leadership For further details on the units to be studied in this qualification please visit: Full descriptions of each unit of competency can be downloaded. If you require assistance with negotiating the website please contact Melbourne Polytechnic. Pre-Requisites There are no entry requirements for this qualification. Special Program Requirements To meet the demands of the BSB51413 Diploma of Project Management participants are required to have: good command of both written and spoken English as well as effective communications, documentation and research skills intermediate computer skills such as web use, word processing, presentation software and Pathways After achieving the BSB51413 Diploma of Project Management participants may undertake the BSB60707 Advanced Diploma of Project Management. Melbourne Polytechnic Business and Hospitality Page 5 of 9

6 Delivery This program will be delivered flexibly using a combination of: workshops research facilitator support assessment tasks elearning platform Timetable Participants are required to attend 15 compulsory workshops; 13 evening workshops on a Wednesday evening 6.00pm to 9.00pm and 2 full day workshop on a Saturday 10.00am to 4.00pm at the Preston campus, Melbourne Polytechnic, 77 St Georges Road, Preston, Delivery timetable Unit/ Cluster BSBPMG521A Manage project integration BSBPMG511A Manage project scope BSBPMG520A Manage project governance BSBPMG521A Manage project integration and BSBPMG512A Manage project time BSBPMG512A Manage project time BSBPMG514A Manage project cost BSBPMG517A Manage project risk PSPGOV511A Provide leadership BSBPMG515A Manage project human resources BSBPMG519A Manage project stakeholder engagement BSBPMG521A Manage project integration BSBPMG516A Manage project information and communication BSBPMG513A Manage project quality BSBMGT516C Facilitate continuous improvement Manage project integration Date 15 July 22 July 29 July Saturday 8 August 12 August 19 August 26 August 2 September 9 September 16 September Saturday 10 October 14 October 21 October 28 October 4 November ASSESSMENT Strategy A range of assessment methods will be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. Assessments have been designed to relate to a real simulated workplace. Detailed information regarding individual units, training and assessment criteria will be found in the Unit Outlines available on the e-learning platform. Allowable Adjustments All evidence gathered will be assessed according to the rules of evidence. In addition, reasonable adjustments may be negotiated for participants with disability, gender, age, cultural or language requirements. Melbourne Polytechnic Business and Hospitality Page 6 of 9

7 SKILLS RECOGNITION Skills recognition is the overarching term given to the recognition of skills and knowledge gained through formal and informal training gained by the applicant. It acknowledges previous learning and current competence from a participant s relevant life, work experience, formal education and/or professional development. Skills Recognition should be considered applied and granted prior to commencement of a course so as unnecessary training does not occur. For further details please contact Ramona Younan on Resources Resources will be provided by Melbourne Polytechnic and available on our elearning platform Libraries Melbourne Polytechnic have libraries located at each of its campuses - Collingwood, Epping, Fairfield, Heidelberg and Preston. Access to electronic resources, full text articles and e-books complement these hard copy and audio-visual materials. Computer access is available at all campus libraries. Printing, photocopying and scanning facilities are also available. Student Services Qualified staff are available to discuss personal issues students may be experiencing. Students are also able to access study skills assistance if required. Car Parking Student and visitor parking is available on most campuses (except Prahran). Car parking charges apply to Melbourne Polytechnic Car Parks between 8am 10pm 7 days a week. For further information contact the Gatehouse security or campus library on presentation. For further information please go to: Melbourne Polytechnic Business and Hospitality Page 7 of 9

8 ENROLMENT INFORMATION Fees Eligible Victorian Training Guarantee funded place Tuition $2, Amenities $ Materials $77.00 Total $2, Ineligible Full fee paying place Tuition $2, Amenities $ Materials $77.00 Total $2, Payment Options Option 1 Pay fees in full before commencement of course. Option 2 - Certificate I-IV Melbourne Polytechnic have instigated an Instalment Payment Plan which enables students enrolling or reenrolling to pay their fees via an agreed instalment payment plan. Eligibility Criteria applies. Option 3 - Diploma and above (Eligible) VET FEE-HELP allows a student to have all or part of their VET tuition fees paid by the Australian Government in the form of a loan, regardless of whether they are eligible or not for a government funded place. Eligibility Criteria applies. Option 4 - Diploma and above (Ineligible) Students who are ineligible for VET FEE-HELP may choose to pay their 2015 fees using the Instalment Payment Plan. Melbourne Polytechnic have instigated an Instalment payment Plan which enables students to pay their fees via an agreed instalment payment plan over four payments. For further information go to: Payment Methods Payment methods at Melbourne Polytechnic are cash, EFTPOS, Visa, MasterCard and cheque. Note: We do not accept American Express. Melbourne Polytechnic Business and Hospitality Page 8 of 9

9 Enrolment Requirements When enrolling, you are required to provide proof of citizenship/residency and age. Examples of acceptable document are as follows: Australian passport Australian Birth Certificate Passport showing permanent residence Green Medicare card and driver s licence If you are applying for a concession (applicable courses only) we will need to be able to sight the appropriate card. If you need further clarification of this requirement please contact Melbourne Polytechnic. Eligibility: Victorian Training Guarantee (VTG) Under current VTG arrangements this enrolment may affect future training options and eligibility for government subsidised training. As of November 2014 you can commence a maximum of two subsidised courses at the same qualification level in your lifetime. This restriction applies whether or not courses are completed. You can begin up to two subsidised courses in a year as long as you are not undertaking more than two courses at a time. Please visit the URL below for further information and to ensure your understanding. Refunds Melbourne Polytechnic refund policies are located at: Rules & Policies Melbourne Polytechnic rules and policies are located at: Complaints and Grievances Melbourne Polytechnic has a fair and transparent process for handling complaints and appeals located at: Privacy Melbourne Polytechnic collects personal information from students at enrolment, during the course of their studies and when they access other Melbourne Polytechnic services. The information that is collected is treated confidentially. Disclosure of relevant information is only made to approved authorities or where the student gives permission. As part of Melbourne Polytechnic Quality Procedures, facilitators are required to collect samples of student work. These samples will be treated confidentially and will only be retained with student permission. Melbourne Polytechnic Business and Hospitality Page 9 of 9