Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for BSB41515 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice

Transcription

1 w: e: t: p: PO Box 258, Varsity Lakes, QLD, 4227 Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for BSB41515 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice Complete this kit & back to This RPL kit is used as the first step in assessing candidates against the requirements of the BSB41515 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice. 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 4.6 out of 5 from around 3,000 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. Upon enrolment the applicable RPL fee will apply. We offer a 100% refund** if we don t get you over the line provided you answer all of our questions truthfully! The qualification BSB41515 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice is suitable for contracts officers, project team members and project administrators who apply project skills and knowledge. They are often members of a project team who support wider project operations, and use project tools and methodologies selectively to support organisational activities. What now? 1 Select your units Select the units on the following pages which are most consistent with your experience and background. 2 us this kit Send us this completed kit. We will review your selected units 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. *2015 calendar year data results. **Terms and conditions apply. See our website for details. Page 1

2 Candidate Information Name Telephone What is your preferred time and date for a RPL interview? Attach your CV CV attached Not attached List any project qualifications you already hold Summarise your project experience or attach your CV 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 practice 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

3 Self-assessment (core units) You must have experience performing each of the following 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 applied project scope BSBPMG409 helped control project scope and contributed to a scope plan I can list components of a project scope plan I understand the factors likely to impact project scope I know formal change-control processes I know methods for measuring work outcomes and progress against plans I understand work breakdown structures applied project time BSBPMG410 helped create a project schedule showing tasks, deliverables, dependencies and time estimates applied time- in a project maintained, monitored and updated a project schedule I know how time impacts upon project resources, costs and risks I know how to estimate task duration and resource requirements I know tools for managing project time and progress applied project quality BSBPMG411 As part of a team planned and developed quality parameters used quality in a project I understand QA and QC processes I can describe and explain quality standards and their place in the project life cycle Page 3

4 Self-assessment (six elective units) Select any six of the following elective units (tasks). Three units must be from Group A and the remaining three units may be from Group A or Group B. Select the items which best match your knowledge and experience. Group A elective units P Elective Task Required experience and knowledge applied project cost BSBPMG412 applied project HR approaches BSBPMG413 applied project information BSBPMG414 applied project risk BSBPMG415 applied project procurement procedures BSBPMG416 applied project life cycle processes BSBPMG417 engaged with project stakeholders BSBPMG418 helped produce a project budget monitored project expenditure finalised project costs and recommended improvements to future projects I can explain budgeting processes and their relationship to project life cycle I know how to apply cost tools and helped produce work breakdown structures in HR project planning helped monitor roles, responsibilities and performance in projects provided feedback on performance I can explain job design principles and work breakdown structures I can list methods for skills analysis I can describe project roles, responsibilities and reporting requirements for HR planned and implemented communications for a workplace project evaluated project communication outcomes and made recommendations I can summarise models and methods of communications I can explain the importance of managing risk by treating information securely prioritised risks and developed risk- mechanisms applied risk-control measures including contingency measures to mitigate risks evaluated risk- processes and made recommendations for improvements. I can identify tools to help determine potential risks for a specific project I can explain strategies for managing project risks I can explain the importance of risk-contingency measures documented procurement requirements for a workplace project applied procurement- procedures to a workplace project finalise procurement agreements. I understand procurement- policy, processes and procedures I know contractual documentation and the legal obligations of parties I can describe project procurement- tools and helped plan and document a project examined impact that project changes could have on final outcomes undertaken project finalisation activities. I can explain basic project governance models I can identify and describe project life cycle stages, phases and structures I can describe various types of project initiation documentation I can identify types of project logs and registers in use in this context helped establish stakeholders needs and interests engaged with project stakeholders using effective interpersonal skills used communications methods relevant to stakeholder expectations I can describe different types of stakeholders I can explain the different levels of stakeholder engagement on projects I can describe common problems leading to variances in stakeholder engagement Page 4

5 Self-assessment (six elective units) cont. Group B elective units Select 1 3 Group B tasks, depending on the number of Group A tasks you have chosen. (Remember that there are six units needed in total, of which at least three must be from Group A.) P Elective Task Required experience and knowledge organised meetings BSBADM405 surveyed stakeholders to gather and record information BSBCUE405 used the principles of contract law BSBLEG415 implemented WHS procedures BSBWHS401 implemented procurement process CPPDSM4047A implemented environmentally sustainable work practices MSAENV472B organised a meeting and advised participants accordingly prepared and distributed all documentation required for the meeting taken meeting notes and produced minutes circulated copies of meeting minutes I can describe culturally appropriate communication I know relevant formats for agendas and minutes sourced, analysed and recorded information used professional interview to conduct and record interviews accessed, stored and disposed of information in compliance with legal and organisational requirements. I can outline procedures and security measures for storing data on databases I can identify legislative requirements relating to surveying stakeholders I can outline use of evidence and contact recording technology applied the principles of contract law demonstrated the steps for discharge of a contract. I know common legal terminology and main features of Australian legal system I can identify information sources of Australian law I can explain nature, aims and rationale of contracts, including agreements, intention to create legal relations, consideration, and capacity to contract I can explain remedies for breach of contract I can describe illegal and void contracts explained the relevant WHS information to work teams including legislation, hazard identification and outcomes of risk assessment and control ensured team access to WHS policies, procedures and programs consulted with team members to participate in managing risks and hazards identified WHS training needs and provided learning opportunities kept WHS records identified hazards and monitored risk control procedures in work area I can outline the WHS risk responsibilities of managers, supervisors, persons conducting businesses or undertakings (PCBUs) and workers I understand WHS Acts and codes of practice that apply in the work area I understand the importance of effective consultation mechanisms in WHS I can explain how the hierarchy of control applies in the work area implemented and managed procurement processes against budget finalised procurement process within agreed timeframes I understand other procurement options such as lease vs. purchase I know the implications of warranties, guarantees and exclusions I know the key principles of procurement including accountability, ethics, open competition, planning and professionalism, value for money I know associated legislation including anti-discrimination, consumer protection, EEO, financial probity, IR, WHS, etc. I understand the tendering and contracting processes monitored and investigated current resource usage developed plans to improve sustainability implemented environmental improvements I know how to access and use relevant environmental and resource efficiency systems, tools and procedures I know environmental and resource efficiency issues specific to my industry I know methods for measuring and calculating resource usage Page 5

6 Self-assessment (six elective units) cont. Group B elective units cont. P Elective Task Required experience and knowledge supported the values and principles of public service PSPETHC401A applied government processes PSPGOV422A supported policy implementation PSPPOL404A analysed and presented workplace data and information TLIE4006A completed another current Cert IV (or higher) unit completed another current Cert IV (or higher) unit completed another current Cert IV (or higher) unit demonstrated ethical conduct and supported in others in at least three different contexts I can read complex documents such as legislation and apply them I can use objective and impartial evaluation of ethical problems written reports that are impartial, substantiated, accurate and complete I can respond to diversity, including gender and disability I understand public sector ethics and ethical values as opposed to personal beliefs/value systems I understand natural justice / procedural fairness I know equal employment opportunity, equity and diversity principles applied government processes in at least three contexts I understand the Westminster System, separation of powers, systems of government, Parliamentary structures, role and function of Parliament I understand statutory requirements imposed by agencies such as Treasury I understand Parliamentary procedures I understand machinery of Government and administrative arrangements I understand equal employment opportunity, equity and diversity principles supported two or more policy implementations I know practices and procedures for developing policy guidelines I know organisation and government procedures and protocols I know public sector code/s of ethics and conduct I know equal employment opportunity, equity and diversity principles I know WHS implications of policy/s being implemented I know relevant procedures and duty of care requirements I know my WHS responsibilities I know sources of information and procedures for processing information for workplace use I know how to collect, analyse and present workplace information and data I know presentation and communication and barriers to effective communication I know how to communicate with persons with limited English abilities Unit code and name: Unit code and name: Unit code and name: Congratulations, you have now completed the first stage of the RPL process! Now just this document to us at RPL@plenty.edu.au and we ll get back to you within 24 hours! Page 6