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

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 4.5 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 $990 – 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

BSB41515 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice is suitable for contracts officers, project team members and project administrators who apply project management 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?

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for

BSB41515 Certificate IV in Project Management Practice

Complete this kit & email back to [email protected]

Alternatively, if you’re comfortable that you possess all of the competencies in your selected units, feel free to enrol online straight away.

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Follow-up evidence

Select the units on the following pages which are most consistent with your experience and background.

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.

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.

If we believe that you are suitable for RPL we will invite you to enrol. You can enrol online or via telephone.

Depending on the interview, we may ask you to send us some follow-up evidence items such as documents you’ve produced.

Name Telephone

Email Attach your CV

CV attached Not attached What is your preferred time and date for a RPL interview?

List any project management 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 management practice competencies?

Worked in projects

Subscribed to industry newsletters; Attended training courses or seminars

Research I have 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

Core Task Required experience and knowledge

None Some A lot I have applied project

scope management techniques

BSBPMG409

I have helped control project scope and contributed to a scope management plan I can list components of a project scope management 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

I have applied project time management techniques BSBPMG410

I have helped create a project schedule showing tasks, deliverables, dependencies and time estimates

I have applied time-management techniques in a project I have maintained, monitored and updated a project schedule

I know how time management 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 I have applied project

quality management techniques

BSBPMG411

As part of a team I have planned and developed quality management parameters I have used quality management techniques in a project

I understand QA and QC processes

I can describe and explain quality standards and their place in the project life cycle

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’.

P Elective Task Required experience and knowledge

None Some A lot I have applied

project cost management techniques BSBPMG412

I have helped produce a project budget I have monitored project expenditure

I have 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 management tools and techniques

I have applied project HR management approaches BSBPMG413

I have helped produce work breakdown structures in HR project planning I have helped monitor roles, responsibilities and performance in projects I have 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 I have applied project information management techniques BSBPMG414

I have planned and implemented communications for a workplace project I have evaluated project communication outcomes and made recommendations I can summarise models and methods of communications management I can explain the importance of managing risk by treating information securely

I have applied project risk management techniques BSBPMG415

I have prioritised risks and developed risk-management mechanisms

I have applied risk-control measures including contingency measures to mitigate risks I have evaluated risk-management 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 I have applied

project procurement procedures BSBPMG416

I have documented procurement requirements for a workplace project I have applied procurement-management procedures to a workplace project I have finalise procurement agreements.

I understand procurement-management policy, processes and procedures I know contractual documentation and the legal obligations of parties I can describe project procurement-management tools and techniques I have applied

project life cycle management processes BSBPMG417

I have helped plan and document a project

I have examined impact that project changes could have on final outcomes I have 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 I have engaged

with project stakeholders BSBPMG418

I have helped establish stakeholders needs and interests

I have engaged with project stakeholders using effective interpersonal skills I have 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

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.

P Elective Task Required experience and knowledge

None Some A lot I have

organised meetings BSBADM405

I have organised a meeting and advised participants accordingly

I have prepared and distributed all documentation required for the meeting I have taken meeting notes and produced minutes

I have circulated copies of meeting minutes

I can describe culturally appropriate communication techniques I know relevant formats for agendas and minutes

I have surveyed stakeholders to gather and record information BSBCUE405

I have sourced, analysed and recorded information

I have used professional interview techniques to conduct and record interviews I have 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

I have used the principles of contract law BSBLEG415

I have applied the principles of contract law

I have 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

I have implemented WHS procedures BSBWHS401

I have explained the relevant WHS information to work teams including legislation, hazard identification and outcomes of risk assessment and control

I have ensured team access to WHS policies, procedures and programs

I have consulted with team members to participate in managing risks and hazards I have identified WHS training needs and provided learning opportunities

I have kept WHS records

I have identified hazards and monitored risk control procedures in work area

I can outline the WHS risk management 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

I have implemented procurement process CPPDSM4047A

I have implemented and managed procurement processes against budget I have 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 I have implemented environmentally sustainable work practices MSAENV472B

I have monitored and investigated current resource usage I have developed plans to improve sustainability

I have 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

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.)

Self-assessment (six elective units) cont.

Group B elective units cont.

P Elective Task Required experience and knowledge

None Some A lot

I have supported the values and principles of public service PSPETHC401A

I have 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

I have 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

I have applied government processes PSPGOV422A

I have 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 I have

supported policy

implementation PSPPOL404A

I have 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 have analysed and presented workplace data and information TLIE4006A

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 techniques and barriers to effective communication

I know how to communicate with persons with limited English abilities I have

completed another current Cert IV (or higher) unit

Unit code and name:

I have completed another current Cert IV (or higher) unit

Unit code and name:

I have completed another current Cert IV (or higher) unit

Unit code and name:

Congratulations, you have now completed the first stage of the RPL process! Now just email this

document to us at [email protected] and we’ll get back to you within 24 hours!