BSB51413 Diploma of Project Management Course Overview
1. Welcome... 2 1.1 VECCI Team... 2 2. BSB51413 Diploma of Project Management... 2 2.1 Program Information... 2 2.2 Entry Requirements and Pathways... 3 2.3 Course Content... 4 2.4 Recognition of Prior Learning / Credit Transfer... 8 2.5 Time Commitment and Course Duration... 8 2.6 Assessment Methods and Requirements... 9 2.7 Employability Skills Summary... 10 1
1. Welcome Welcome to your Diploma of Project Management course at VECCI. This course overview has been developed to provide you with important facts regarding the program. Please read it carefully. If you require further information please speak to your facilitator or the Training Registrar whose details appear below. 1.1 VECCI Team Belinda Tierney Manager, Training & Consulting Email: btierney@vecci.org.au (03) 8662 5345 Postal Address: 486 Albert Street East Melbourne 3002 My trainer is: Phone: Email: Laura Dillon Training Registrar/ Senior Training Administrator Email: ldillon@vecci.org.au Ph: 03 8662 5188 Postal address: 486 Albert St East Melbourne3002 2. BSB51413 Diploma of Project Management 2.1 Program Information This qualification has been designed to equip participants with the essential knowledge, skills and attributes required to work effectively in project management roles that require conceptual, operational and supervisory capabilities. It is expected that participants will establish a sound theoretical knowledge base and demonstrate a range of specialised, technical and managerial competencies to initiate, plan, execute and evaluate their own work and / or the work of others. The learning outcomes of the course include: application of project management competencies with the workplace the concept of integration within an organisational environment an overview of how business benefits are achieved the techniques and strategies required to get problem projects back on track This qualification reflects the roles of individuals who manage projects in a variety of contexts, across a number of industry sectors, having project leadership and management roles and being responsible for achieving project objectives. 2
Typically, people in these roles will have responsibility for the work of other staff as well. As this qualification requires participants to apply and practice the new skills over a period of time, and also to base their assessment solutions in a workplace environment, it is highly preferable that candidates are employed or otherwise engaged. The skills you gain from this course will prepare you for a range of Project Management careers, including: Project manager (generic / industry specific) Project leader Project team leader Project contract manager Project vendor manager This course provides the opportunity to formalise and to develop project managerial skills to perform at a higher level in the workplace, and receive a nationally accredited qualification. Key features of the program include: Flexible delivery, combining face-to-face workshops and self-directed learning or workplacebased applied learning Nationally recognised competencies that can be gained on the job Holistic assessment process Units of study that reflect workplace context A wide range of learning opportunities Due to its flexibility and focus on workplace development of skills and knowledge and their immediate applicability on job, this program ensures its relevance and currency to participants. The learning outcomes of the course include: application of project management competencies within the workplace the concept of integration within an organisational environment an overview of how business benefits are achieved the techniques and strategies required to get problem projects back on track 2.2 Entry Requirements and Pathways There are no entry requirements for this qualification. Pathways into the qualification Candidates may enter the qualification through a number of entry points demonstrating potential to undertake vocational education and training at Diploma - level, including: BSB41513 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice OR 3
with extensive vocational experience in project roles where they may have had some limited responsibility for the output of others, but do not have a formal project management qualification Candidates seeking entry based upon their vocational experience or for workplace-based enrolment should generally be in job roles including: Project coordinator Project management officer Project team member Project or program administrator Experienced managers who are already managing projects in an organisation and wish to have their skills formally recognised Individuals requiring formal project management qualifications for promotion or other employment opportunities External consultants experienced in Project Management who wish to gain a formal qualification Pathways to completion and further studies Pathways to completion of this qualification include: Course attendance and assessment RPL / Credit Transfer for partial or full qualification A combination of the above Units completed in this program may be credited towards other qualifications through a national recognition process. After achieving this qualification candidates may undertake BSB60707 Advanced Diploma of Project Management or other higher qualifications in project management. Graduates with the Diploma of Project Management are eligible for Associate Membership with the Australian Institute of Project Management, and may also become eligible for full membership in the future. Note: This qualification and specific units of competency may satisfy some requirements for national and international industry/ professional certification. Persons seeking certification should check the requirements with certifying bodies. 2.3 Course Content Total number of units = 12 8 core units, plus 4
4 elective units, which may be from Groups A, B or any endorsed Training Package or accredited course at Diploma level or higher. Units of competency to be studied The following units of competency have been selected in consultation with the industry and they must all be successfully completed by participants to become eligible for the Diploma of Project Management. Core Units ( 8) Code Title Nominal Hours BSBPMG511A Manage project scope 40 BSBPMG512A Manage project time 40 BSBPMG513A Manage project quality 40 BSBPMG514A Manage project cost 40 BSBPMG515A Manage project human resources 40 BSBPMG516A Manage project information and communications 40 BSBPMG517A Manage project risk 40 BSBPMG521A Manage project integration 60 Elective Units Group A BSBPMG518A Manage project procurement 40 BSBPMG519A Manage project stakeholder engagement 40 BSBPMG520A Manage project governance 40 Elective Units Group B BSBWOR502B Ensure team effectiveness 60 Total nominal hours 520 Other electives options - may be selected in consultation with VECCI Trainer / Assessor for the purposes of RPL or Credit Transfer (including Direct Credit) only, at enrolment Elective units for RPL / Credit Transfer only: Group A None Group B Other BSBINM501A Manage an information or knowledge management system BSBINN502A Build and sustain an innovative work environment BSBMGT516C Facilitate continuous improvement BSBSUS501A Develop workplace policy and procedures for sustainability BSBWHS506A Contribute to developing, implementing and maintaining WHS management systems BSBWOR501B Manage personal work priorities and professional development ICAICT511A Match IT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise ICAICT515A Verify client business requirements 5
MSS015002A Develop strategies for more sustainable use of resources PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service Unit descriptor and application The Diploma of Project Management requires the completion of a total of 12 units of competency, as follows: 1. BSBPMG511A Manage project scope This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to determine and manage project scope. It involves obtaining project authorisation, developing a scope-management plan, and managing the application of project scope controls. 2. BSBPMG512A Manage project time This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage time in projects. It involves determining and implementing the project schedule, and assessing timemanagement outcomes. 3. BSBPMG513A Manage project quality This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage quality in projects. It involves determining quality requirements, implementing quality control and assurance processes, and using review and evaluation to make quality improvements in current and future projects. 4. BSBPMG514A Manage project cost This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify, analyse and refine project costs to produce a budget, and to use this budget as the principal mechanism to control project cost. 5. BSBPMG515A Manage project human resources This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage human resources in and for projects. It involves planning for human resources, implementing personnel training and development, and managing the project team. 6. BSBPMG516A Manage project information and communication This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to link people, ideas and information at all stages in the project life cycle. Project communication management ensures 6
the timely and appropriate generation, collection, dissemination, storage and disposal of project information through formal structures and processes. 7. BSBPMG517A Manage project risk This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage risks that may impact on achieving project objectives. It involves identifying, analysing, treating and monitoring project risks, and assessing risk-management outcomes. 8. BSBPMG518A Manage project procurement This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake procurement in projects. It involves determining procurement requirements, establishing agreed procurement processes, conducting contracting and procurement activities, and managing finalisation processes. 9. BSBPMG519A Manage project stakeholder engagement This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage stakeholder relationships during a project. It involves ensuring the timely and appropriate involvement of key individuals, organisations and groups throughout the project. This unit is adapted from the unit 'PM01 Manage Stakeholder Relationships' found in GAPPS (2007) A Framework for Performance Based Competency Standards for Global Level 1 and 2 Project Managers Sydney: Global Alliance for Project Performance Standards. 10. BSBPMG520A Manage project governance This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to establish and implement project governance. It involves identifying, applying, monitoring and reviewing project governance. 11. BSBPMG521A Manage project integration This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to integrate and balance the overall project management functions of scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk and procurement across the project life cycle; and to align and track the project objectives to comply with organisational goals, strategies and objectives. 12. BSBWOR502B Ensure team effectiveness 7
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to facilitate all aspects of teamwork within the organisation. It involves taking a leadership role in the development of team plans, leading and facilitating teamwork and actively engaging with the management of the organisation. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. 2.4 Recognition of Prior Learning / Credit Transfer To facilitate increased flexibility and better providing for participants diverse work and learning needs, other Electives may be selected by candidates for RPL / CT only, in consultation with the Trainer/Assessor. The elective units chosen must be relevant to the work or learning outcomes and the qualification level, according to the Packaging Rules. Participants are advised upon registration that RPL/ Credit Transfer option is available, and this process must start upon enrolment, and preferably be completed before the course commences. This will allow participants who were unsuccessful to enrol in and complete all the required units in this qualification. National Recognition Under the national recognition process, RTOs are required to recognise qualifications and statements of attainment issued by another RTO. 2.5 Time Commitment and Course Duration The Volume of Learning includes all activities that are required to be undertaken by the typical student to achieve the learning outcomes. This training course will be provided through a range of flexible delivery and assessment methods to meet the individual needs of students and employers, including: Classroom-based (non-traineeship) Workplace-based (traineeship; structured, on/ off-the-job applied learning) This program is delivered through a combination of guided learning workshops, reading through and undertaking the activities in the Participant Guide to understand the underpinning theoretical concepts, and self-directed learning and workplace-based assessment activities. The traineeship course will be provided on-the-job, off-the-job or a combination of these, as most appropriate for the needs of the participants and the employers, and it also involves the undertaking the non-routine applied learning activities in the workplace, along with the completion of workplacebased assessments. 8
The trainers will use a variety of techniques to introduce the learning topics, which may include: group discussion, demonstration, role play, simulation, and practice activities. The total duration of this qualification under the current Strategy is 520 nominal hours, including the scheduled workshops, which can be completed in approximately 15 months. This requires a significant personal time commitment from participants to successfully complete all requirements to gain the qualification. Participants should allocate a minimum of 10 hours per week to work through the Participant Guide, undertake the self-directed learning activities (or the nonroutine applied learning activities included in the traineeship) and then complete the assessments. Students in a non-traineeship enrolment will have 12 months from the date of the last scheduled workshop to submit all the assessments and complete the course. Where participants are able to demonstrate extenuating circumstances, however, an extension for assessment submission may be granted. The workplace-based learning and assessment schedule and activities for participants enrolled in a traineeship course are provided to you as guidelines in Part 3 of your Training Plan. The traineeship assessments will be scheduled in agreement with the participant, and are expected to be completed monthly (i.e. one unit per month). This scheduling allows for a reasonable time for self-directed study, workplace practice and assessment preparation. Attendance at all scheduled training sessions is compulsory. The assessments will be discussed during those workshops and students engagement and participation will be observed by the trainer/assessor. The nominal course end date is 12 month from the date of the last scheduled workshop. 2.6 Assessment Methods and Requirements The methods of assessment may include the following: written report, presentation, questions and answers, project work, individual and/or group work, demonstration/ observation, case study, training log, supervisor reports or others. To demonstrate competence for the units in this qualification, participants will be required to complete all the tasks and activities in your Assessment Workbook, which make up the assessment for each unit. For more detailed information on the delivery and assessment process, methods and requirements, refer to the Participant Handbook. 9
2.7 Employability Skills Summary Today, employers in Australia and all over the world value people who have the necessary skills and knowledge but whom also fit well into their organisation, use their initiative to solve day-to-day problems, work productively, manage their time efficiently, and are keen to continue learning. These types of skills are known as 'employability skills'. These are skills required not only to gain employment, but also to progress within an enterprise so as to achieve one's potential and contribute successfully to enterprise strategic directions. The employability skills are embedded within each unit of competency you will study and they will be holistically assessed together with the other performance requirements. The following table contains a summary of the employability skills required by industry for the Diploma of Project Management the outcomes described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on the detailed requirements of each unit of competency that makes up this qualification. Employability Skill Industry/ enterprise requirements for this qualification include: Communication consulting with stakeholders and others on developing a range of project management related plans negotiating contracts and solutions to new and emerging issues producing a wide range of reports and charts to document project progress, milestones and outcomes Teamwork defining performance measures and managing the work of others through positive leadership delegating roles and responsibilities to team for the implementation of project plans Problem solving analysing data and evaluating the effectiveness of systems calculating resource requirements and acquiring them designing control mechanisms and evaluating procedures implementing continuous improvement processes as required performing cost-benefit analyses and budgeting assessing and managing risk solving complex and non-routine difficulties tracking and monitoring projects using a variety of problem-solving and decision-making strategies 10
Initiative and enterprise Planning and organising responding to new and changing circumstances to ensure project outcomes remain achievable reviewing processes to inform future activity developing a quality-assurance process and applying appropriate techniques and tools planning and managing projects in respect to time, cost, quality and resource management undertaking contingency planning and integrating all project processes 11
Self - management managing own time and priorities and dealing with contingencies taking responsibility as required by work role and ensuring all organisational policies and procedures are followed using discretion and judgement required within complex environments using judgement in planning and selecting resources for self and others Learning providing learning and development opportunities for the project team counselling staff as required on skill-development requirements Technology using electronic communication devices and processes, such as internet, intranet and email to produce written correspondence and reports using project management specific software, including time-analysis and risk-analysis tools using technology to assist the management of information and the planning process 12