w: www.plentytraining.edu.au e: RPL@plenty.edu.au t: 1800 786 651 p: PO Box 258, Varsity Lakes, QLD, 4227 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for BSB51415 Diploma of Project Management Complete this kit & email back to RPL@plenty.edu.au This RPL kit is used as the first step in assessing candidates against the requirements of the BSB51415 Diploma of Project Management. What s RPL? RPL stands for Recognition of Prior Learning and is an assessment only process that lets people with substantial existing skills and knowledge demonstrate their competence without having to first be trained. There are many advantages in undertaking the RPL process with Plenty RPL: Competitive edge! Gain a powerful, competitive edge with this very popular qualification. Speed! We support busy professionals by structuring most of the RPL assessment around a 1-2 hour meeting, videoconference or telephone call. Quality! Utilise well-designed and high-quality RPL processes with Plenty Training, which enjoys an average satisfaction rating of 4.5 out of 5 from almost 5,000 students per year. How much? There is no charge to complete this application, submit it to us and have an assessor recommend whether or not you are a suitable candidate for RPL. After this, the total fee is just $1,295 subject to our no-risk guarantee: We offer a 100% refund if we don t get you over the line provided you answer all of our questions truthfully! The qualification The Diploma of Project Management is for individuals who manage projects in a variety of contexts. They have project leadership and management roles and are responsible for achieving project objectives. They possess a sound theoretical knowledge base and use a range of specialised, technical and managerial competencies to initiate, plan, execute and evaluate their own work and/or the work of others. What now? 1 Select your s Select the s on the following pages which are most consistent with your experience and background. 2 Email us this kit Send us this kit. We will review your selected s and your background and let you know whether we think you are suitable for RPL. 3 Enrol If we believe that you are suitable for RPL we will invite you to enrol. You can enrol online or via telephone. 4 RPL meeting We will send you a list of the topics ahead of a 1 2 hour RPL interview via meeting or telephone at a mutually-convenient time. 5 Follow-up evidence Depending on the interview, we may ask you to send us some follow-up evidence items such as documents you ve produced. Alternatively, if you re comfortable that you possess all of the competencies in your selected s, feel free to enrol online straight away. Page 1
Candidate Information Name Telephone Email What is your preferred time and date for a RPL interview? List any project management qualifications you already hold Attach your CV or summarise your project management experience Do you have access to a former employer or supervisor who can attest to your experience? Yes No What professional development have you undertaken within the past year or so to ensure that you maintain the currency of your project management competencies? Worked in projects Subscribed to industry newsletters Attended training courses or seminars Research performed (reading relevant books, researching current information, etc.) Other» specify: Any other comments? I certify that my answers are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge and I apply for preliminary RPL assessment at this time. RPL candidate signature Date Page 2
Self-assessment (eight core s) You must have experience performing each of the eight core tasks. For each of these tasks, rate the extent to which you have the required experience and knowledge i.e., select either a lot, some, or none. Core Task Required experience and knowledge None Some A lot project scope BSBPMG511 produced, implemented and reviewed a scope-management plan I can explain formal change-control processes I can describe methods for segmenting and documenting a work breakdown structure I can explain procedures for reporting scope change project time BSBPMG512 developed, implemented, monitored and reviewed a project schedule I know estimation techniques for determining task duration and resource effort I know how to identify the critical path in a schedule I know one or more project scheduling tools I can explain work breakdown structures project quality BSBPMG513 helped create a quality-management plan implemented project quality control and assurance processes I can explain the theory of quality management I can explain relevant standards that apply in the organisation I can describe roles and responsibilities of quality management personnel I can explain methods for managing continuous improvement. project cost BSBPMG514 prepared a budget and cost-management plan for a project monitored project costs and addressed cost variations created accurate financial reports and reviewed cost-management processes I can explain strategies for managing costs and their application in different situations project human resources (HR) BSBPMG515 planned, allocated and managed personnel across a project identified and organised project training and development I can summarise HR management methods, techniques and tools I know how to measure individuals performance against agreed criteria I can explain techniques for managing and improving individual and team performance. project information & communication BSBPMG516 developed a communication plan and an information system for a project implemented a project information system implemented and maintained communication processes I can explain alternative communication methods and media I can explain methods used to evaluate information systems and communication processes. project risk BSBPMG517 applied risk management to a project of some complexity I can identify project risks in a range of risk categories I can explain key components of a risk management plan I can summarise organisational and industry standard risk frameworks I can identify and describe risk management techniques and approaches. project integration BSBPMG521 integrated all project management functions across a project life cycle negotiated with internal and external stakeholders created accurate project management documentation I can summarise project governance models I can describe range of methodologies to break project objectives into achievable project deliverables Page 3
Self-assessment (four elective s) Select any four of the following electives which best match your background. For each of your selections rate the extent to which you have the required experience and knowledge i.e., select either a lot, some, or none. P Elective Task Required experience and knowledge None Some A lot personal work priorities and professional development BSBWOR501 project governance BSBPMG520 project procurement BSBPMG518 project stakeholder engagement BSBPMG519 an information or knowledge management (IKM) system BSBINM501 facilitated continuous improvement BSBMGT516 developed workplace policy and procedures for sustainability BSBSUS501 used business technology to create and use systems and processes to organise and prioritise tasks and commitments measured and maintained personal work performance maintained an appropriate work-life balance participated in networks developed a personal development plan which includes career objectives I can explain principles and techniques involved in the management and organisation of: performance measurement; personal behaviour, self-awareness and personality traits identification; and a personal development plan devised and implemented a project governance plan (e.g., appropriate project management structure, approvals, authorisations, etc.) demonstrated effective team leadership monitored and evaluated a project governance structure I can explain escalation and issues management models I can describe project governance models determine project procurement requirements monitored project costs including solving cost variations recorded expenditure and created accurate financial reports procurement and contracting processes I can describe contracts and legal obligations as they relate to project procurement communicated with stakeholders in complex projects been an effective team leader for project team and stakeholders I can identify common problems leading to variances in stakeholder engagement I can explain and analyse interests and expectations of stakeholders I can identify and explain stakeholder engagement theory and strategies identified learning needs and planned and implemented learning activities to enable personnel to use information or knowledge management (IKM) system monitored performance and addressed issues and contingencies as they arose recommended improvements to IKM systems, policies and practices I know legislation, codes of practice and national standards relevant to privacy, freedom of information and knowledge management facilitated effective contributions to and communications about continuous improvement (CI) processes and outcomes incorporated mentoring to enable people to participate in CI processes captured ideas for CI into knowledge management systems I can explain how systems and procedures can support effective CI I can explain how CI systems and processes relate to other business systems (i.e., knowledge management, quality, performance management and sustainability) developed sustainability policies and procedures covering: minimising resource use; resource efficiency; reducing toxic material and hazardous chemical use; employing life cycle management approaches; and continuous improvement. consulted and communicated with relevant stakeholders to generate engagement with sustainability policy development, implementation and continuous improvement I know environmental / sustainability legislation, regulations and codes of practice I know typical barriers to implementing policies and strategies to address them Page 4
Self-assessment (four elective s) cont. P Elective Task Required experience and knowledge None Some A lot verified client business requirements ICTICT515 built and sustained an innovative work environment BSBINN502 contributed to developing, implementing & maintaining safety management systems BSBWHS506 led and managed team effectiveness BSBWOR502 matched ICT needs with the strategic direction of my enterprise ICTICT511 developed strategies for more sustainable use of resources MSS015002A promoted the values and ethos of public service PSPETHC501B established business relationships via client and staff interviews determined and documented business expectations and needs worked with clients and staff to gather, analyse and confirm information requirements I can describe the process used to identify products related to the business I can outline the role of stakeholders and the degree of stakeholder involvement. established procedures that foster innovation (e.g., collaborative work arrangements, building team capacity, providing learning opporties, etc.) reinforced the value of innovation to the organisation objectives evaluated how the physical environment can be enhanced to support innovation and collaboration and collaborated on ideas to make improvements including in the selection of physical resources and equipment, and the design, fit-out and decoration of the workspaces made changes to a workspace that will encourage innovation in at least one of design, fit-out, or decoration. I can discuss what motivates individuals to use creative thinking developed, implemented, reviewed and improved a Work Health and Safety management system (WHSMS) and/or WHS plan for an organisation consulted and communicated WHS processes measured and evaluated WHS performance. I can identify barriers to WHSMS implementation and strategies to remove them I can list the benefits of having return-to-work and injury management system I can describe relevant Commonwealth and state or territory WHS Acts, regulations, codes of practice, standards and guidance material I can describe the roles and responsibilities of individuals and parties under WHS legislation used leadership techniques and strategies to facilitate team cohesion and work outcomes developed policies and procedures to ensure team members take responsibility for own work addressed issues and resolved performance issues provided formal and informal learning opporties developed performance plans with KPIs, outputs and goals communicated with stakeholders about performance analysed changes in technology and resources analysed strategic plans to determine future technology needs monitored resource use and cost-efficiency and effectiveness of technology developed and documented action plan detailing standards, targets, timelines and implementation methods. I can assess required hardware platform security guidelines quantified resource consumption and drafted waste reduction strategies prepared a resources use audit report I know the concept of muda. Muda is usually summarised under the headings of the seven wastes : overproduction, delay/waiting, transportation, over processing, excess inventory, unnecessary motion, and defects and rework I know methods of material balancing and energy balancing I know the AS/NZS ISO 14000 Environmental Management Standards promoted ethical standards assisted staff to avoid conflicts of interest I know public sector ethics I know legislation related to privacy, freedom of information, human rights, whistle-blower protection I know procedural fairness, equal employment opporty and diversity principles I know occupational health and safety procedures relating to ethical work practices Page 5
Self-assessment (four elective s) cont. P Elective Task Required experience and knowledge Congratulations, you have now the first stage of the RPL process! Now just email this document to us at RPL@plenty.edu.au and we ll get back to you within 24 hours! Page 6