Candidate Guide BSB51413 Diploma of Project Management Information and Self-Assessment checklist for your chosen Recognition of Prior Learning Program
Qualification Description This qualification reflects the role of individuals who possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical or managerial competencies to plan, carry out and evaluate their own work and/or the work of a team. At this level, a person needs to be able to demonstrate that they have managed projects of various sizes. Job Roles Project Manager Project Leader Project Team Leader Project Contract Manager Project Vendor Manager You will need to be able to demonstrate that you can currently do some or all of the following: Packaging Rules Total number of units = 12 8 Core Units (You will be able to demonstrate that you can currently do all of the following core units in this qualification). plus 4 Elective units, you will also need to demonstrate that you can do four (4) elective units. All four units may come from those units listed below. Alternatively, the four units may come from a combination of those listed below plus any currently endorsed Training Package or accredited course at an AQF level 5 (i.e. Diploma level units). One (1) of these units may be selected from an Advanced Diploma qualification: Legend: C =Core Unit, E=Elective Unit Core units: Unit Type Unit Code Details C BSBPMG511A Manage project scope C BSBPMG512A Manage project time Issue Date: 2 April 2013 Owned By: RPL Manager Page 2 of 9 IG61
Unit Type Unit Code Details C BSBPMG513A Manage project quality C BSBPMG514A Manage project cost C BSBPMG515A Manage project human resources C BSBPMG516A Manage project information and communication C BSBPMG517A Manage project risk C BSBPMG521A Manage project integration Elective units: Unit Type Unit Code Details E BSBPMG518A Manage project procurement E BSBPMG519A Manage project stakeholder engagement E BSBPMG520A Manage project governance E BSBMGT516C Facilitate continuous improvement Please note Units are subject to change and availability. Please discuss further with your Assessor. Issue Date: 2 April 2013 Owned By: RPL Manager Page 3 of 9 IG61
CANDIDATE GUIDE TO THE RPL PROCESS Welcome to the Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process with Brisbane North Institute of TAFE. The RPL process used at Brisbane North Institute of TAFE provides you with the opportunity to provide several kinds of evidence to support your application to have your skills and knowledge assessed against industry standards. Your assessor is available throughout the process to assist you with any questions you may have about the process. Do not hesitate to contact your Assessor when you need assistance. What is Evidence and how do I provide it? Evidence is what your RPL assessor uses to verify that your skills and knowledge match the industry requirements of the unit/s. The RPL Assessor will ask you questions, review documents or work samples you supply, and may wish to speak with your supervisor or observe you in the workplace. Your assessor will discuss the particular evidence requirements of your course with you. Examples could include: Position description Induction attendance and OHS updates Performance appraisal or manager s feedback Documentation you have generated as part of your job role Written feedback from clients or customer testimonials Professional development or in house training sessions Copies of other training you have undertaken Photos or videos of your work Supervisor Report or Workplace Observation The evidence that you submit must follow the rules of evidence as outlined in the National VET Regulator (NVR) VET Quality Framework That means the evidence you provide must be: Authentic (your own work or in the case of third party evidence, their own work) Valid (covers the skills and knowledge related to the course) Current (gathered recently or in the recent past) Sufficient (enough appropriate evidence is gathered to ensure all aspects of competency are satisfied) How long does the RPL process take? The recommended time for RPL at BNIT is up to (3) months from the first interview, although it can occur in less time and will depend on you enrolling and your availability and response to evidence requirements. Issue Date: 2 April 2013 Owned By: RPL Manager Page 4 of 9 IG61
TIPS AND HINTS TO HELP YOU PREPARE FOR RECOGNITION To have your skills formally recognised to achieve a qualification or skill set via RPL, you must be able to show your assessors that you have the skills knowledge and industry experience to meet the industry standard. This means you will be involved in a careful and comprehensive assessment process that covers the content of all unit/s or qualification/s for which you are seeking recognition. Assessment happens in a variety of ways. Being prepared can save you valuable time and hassle and make the recognition process stress-free for you. Here are some tips and hints for you: 1. Be prepared to talk about your job roles and your work history. Bring a copy of your resume. 2. Bring your current position description/role statement and any performance appraisals you have had in any jobs you have worked in. 3. Consider the possibilities for workplace contact. Are you in a workplace that is supporting your goal to get qualified? Would you feel comfortable to have the assessor contact your workplace or previous workplaces so your skills can be confirmed if required? 4. Think about who can confirm your skill level. Think about current or recent supervisors who have seen you work in the past 18 months and will be able to confirm your skills. The assessor may need to contact them. You may also have community contacts or even clients themselves who can vouch for your skill level. 5. Collect any certificates from in-house, industry training workshops, seminars or formal training you have done in the past. 6. You can speak with your assessor about other ways you can show your skills in your industry. These could be letters from employers, records of your professional development sessions, employers or clients in related industries or government agencies, acknowledgements or awards, workplace forms (as long as they don t show client details) or other relevant documents. PLEASE DO NOT send original documentation. Your RPL Assessor will advise on the evidence requirements. For more information about training and assessment at Brisbane North Institute, the Student Guide has information on: Enrolment information, Fees, Payment options, Assessment policy, Awards and results, Academic appeals, Student responsibility and rules and Student services go to: www.bn.tafe.qld.gov.au Issue Date: 2 April 2013 Owned By: RPL Manager Page 5 of 9 IG61
THE RPL PROCESS AT BNIT The RPL process at BNIT has been streamlined to provide you with a simple and effective way for you to provide evidence to support your application. Issue Date: 2 April 2013 Owned By: RPL Manager Page 6 of 9 IG61
SELF ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST Candidate Guide and Self-Assessment Checklist Candidate Name: Date Completed: INSTRUCTIONS: This is a broad self-assessment for you to think about what you may be able to RPL and also what evidence you can acquire to support your application, particularly where you have ticked frequently or sometimes. DO NOT send these examples back, your assessor will ask for you to provide it at the appropriate time in the assessment process. Please have a look at these unit descriptions below and think about how this aligns to your current work role. Please refer back to The RPL Process as a guide. UNIT CODE CORE UNITS For example BSBMGT401A BSBPMG511A BSBPMG512A BSBPMG513A BSBPMG514A UNIT TITLE For example Show leadership in the workplace 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 scopemanagement plan, and managing the application of project scope controls. 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 time-management outcomes. 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. 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 I Have Performed These Tasks: Frequently Sometimes Never Issue Date: 2 April 2013 Owned By: RPL Manager Page 7 of 9 IG61
UNIT CODE UNIT TITLE principal mechanism to control project cost. Candidate Guide and Self-Assessment Checklist I Have Performed These Tasks: Frequently Sometimes Never Manage project human resources BSBPMG515A 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. Manage project information and communication This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to link BSBPMG516A people, ideas and information at all stages in the project life cycle. Project communication management ensures the timely and appropriate generation, collection, dissemination, storage and disposal of project information through formal structures and processes. Manage project risk This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage BSBPMG517A risks that may impact on achieving project objectives. It involves identifying, analysing, treating and monitoring project risks, and assessing risk-management outcomes. 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 BSBPMG521A 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. ELECTIVE UNITS Manage project procurement This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake BSBPMG518A procurement in projects. It involves determining procurement requirements, establishing agreed procurement processes, conducting contracting and procurement activities, and managing finalisation processes. 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 BSBPMG519A 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. Issue Date: 2 April 2013 Owned By: RPL Manager Page 8 of 9 IG61
UNIT CODE BSBPMG520A BSBMGT516C Declaration UNIT TITLE 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. Facilitate continuous improvement This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to lead and manage continuous improvement systems and processes. Particular emphasis is on the development of systems and the analysis of information to monitor and adjust performance strategies, and to manage opportunities for further improvements. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. Candidate Guide and Self-Assessment Checklist I Have Performed These Tasks: Frequently Sometimes Never I declare that the information contained in this application is true and correct. Candidate Signature: Date: The Brisbane North Institute of TAFE is collecting information on this form in accordance with the Information Privacy Act 2009. The institute is collecting the information on this form to assess you for RPL. Only authorised departmental officers will have access to this information and your personal details will not be given to any other third party without your written consent, unless authorised or required by law. Issue Date: 2 April 2013 Owned By: RPL Manager Page 9 of 9 IG61