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Department of Training

and Workforce Development


Western Australia
RPL Assessment Tool Kit

BSB51407
Diploma of Project Management

First published 2010


ISBN 978-1-74205-511-4
Department of Training and Workforce Development
All rights reserved.
Western Australian Department of Training and Workforce Development materials, regardless
of format, are protected by copyright law.
Permission, however, is granted to Trainers, Assessors and Registered Training Organisations
to use, reproduce and adapt the material (third party material excluded) for their Recognition of
Prior Learning (RPL) assessment activities.
This permission is subject to the inclusion of an acknowledgement of the source. Permission
does not extend to the making of copies for hire or sale to third parties, and provided it is not
used for commercial use or sale. Reproduction for purposes other than those indicated above
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Acknowledgements
This work has been produced with the assistance of funding provided by the Council of
Australian Governments (COAG) National Reform Initiative (NRI).
This resource contains Units of Competency from the BSB07 Business Services Training
Package BSB51407 Diploma of Project Management Commonwealth of Australia 2007
Department of Education Science and Training (DEST), used under the AEShareNet-FfE
licence.

Disclaimer
Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this
RPL Assessment Tool Kit, no guarantee can be given that all errors and omissions have been
excluded. No responsibility for loss occasioned to any person acting or refraining from action as
a result of the material in this RPL Assessment Tool Kit can be accepted by the Western
Australian Department of Training and Workforce Development.

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Contents
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Assessment Tool Kit

Overview of the Recognition Process

PART 1
Section 1 Assessors Information

Introduction

11

Explanation of RPL documents

12

Section 2 List of competencies in this RPL Assessment Tool Kit

13

Qualification Rules

15

List of competencies in this RPL Assessment Tool Kit

17

Units of competency covered in this RPL Assessment Tool Kit

17

Section 3 Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets

19

Cluster 1 Scope, time, cost and quality: Project integration and


the constraints of a project

21

Assessor's Instructions

21

Cluster 2 Project human resources, communications, risk and procurement

29

Assessors Instructions

29

Section 4 Practical Tasks and Observation Recording Sheets

37

Practical tasks

39

Cluster 1 Scope, time, cost and quality: Project integration and the
constraints of a project

41

Task 1 Managing the project constraints

41

Instructions for the candidate

41

Demonstration/Observation Checklist

43

Instructions for the Assessor

43

Cluster 2 Project human resources, communications, risk and procurement

47

Task 2 Project risk and communication

47

Instructions for the candidate

47

Demonstration/Observation Checklist

49

Instructions for the Assessor

49

Task 3 Project HR and procurement

53

Instructions for the candidate

53

Demonstration/Observation Checklist

55

Instructions for the Assessor

55

Resources required for this task

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PART 2

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Section 5 Candidates Information and Self-Evaluation Forms

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What is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)?

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How to prepare for your RPL assessment

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The four steps in the RPL assessment process

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Candidates Information Form

67

Candidates Employment History Form

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Candidates Self-Evaluation Form

71

Section 6 Third Party Report and Supporting Documentation

77

Third Party Report

79

Supporting Documentation

81

Assessors Evidence Summary Sheet

83

Section 7 Mapping of Assessment Tools

85

Mapping document for Cluster 1

87

Evidence Matrix

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Mapping document for Cluster 2

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Evidence Matrix

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Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) Assessment Tool Kit


BSB51407 Diploma of Project Management
This RPL Assessment Tool Kit has been developed by the Western Australian Department of
Training and Workforce Development, in consultation with industry, as a resource to assist RPL
Assessors by providing a set of quality assessment tools, which can be used to conduct
whole-of-qualification RPL. This kit also contains information which can be provided to the
candidate.
This kit should be customised to suit the needs of the candidate, employer/industry or Assessor
and should reflect the purpose for which it is being used.
It is recommended that prior to using this kit for the first time, and after any
modifications or contextualisation, this RPL Assessment Tool Kit be validated by the
user to ensure it meets the required Australian Qualification Training Framework
Standards (AQTF), relevant Training Package requirements and Registered Training
Organisation (RTO) policies.

A task-based model for RPL


A process for RPL has been developed that promotes holistic, task-based assessment, and
which focuses on relating assessment activities to actual job tasks. The intention of this model is
to streamline and simplify recognition processes for prospective candidates. This RPL
Assessment Tool Kit has been developed to support this task-based model.
The focus of the new streamlined holistic assessment process is to focus on demonstrated skills
and knowledge and is not reliant on documentary evidence as the main source of evidence.

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Overview of the Recognition Process

Candidate Enquiry
Candidates Information
Form

STEP 1

Candidate
Self-Evaluation

STEP 2

Interview and
Questioning

STEP 3

Demonstration/
Observation of
Practical Tasks

STEP 4

If not ready for RPL,


the candidate is to
be provided with
training options.

Gap Training
(if required)

Supporting
Evidence/Third Party
Report
(If required)

Issue Qualification
Statement of Attainment
By RTO

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Section 1 Assessors Information

PART 1
Section 1
Assessors Information
It is important that you complete both Sections 3 (Interview/Questioning) and 4 (Practical
Tasks) when completing RPL assessment using this kit.
The RPL process is a streamlined process which does not rely solely on documentary
evidence. It uses a combination of questioning, practical assessment and supporting evidence
to provide evidence of the candidates competence.

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Section 1 Assessors Information

Introduction
Welcome to the BSB51407 Diploma of Project Management.
This RPL Assessment Tool Kit contains nine (9) core units of competency.
It is simply set out, with a covering comprehensive list of instructions at the front of each
document, as well as covering instructions for each step of the process, as found in the notes
for the Assessor, and notes for the candidate.
Included in this kit are the following documents:

Assessors Information

Explanation of RPL documents

Qualification Rules and list of units of competency contained in this kit

Units of competency separated into clusters for assessment

Tool Kits for each cluster:

Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets

Practical Tasks and Observation Recording Sheets

Candidates Information

Candidates Self-Evaluation Form (incorporating Third Party Verification)

Mapping documents for all the units of competency included in this kit.

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Explanation of RPL documents


a)

Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets (Section 3): The interview question
bank is the second stage of the process, in which the Assessor and the candidate confirm
the knowledge by discussing a series of questions. Each of these questions includes a
series of Key Points, which may assist the Assessor in guiding the discussions.

b)

Practical Tasks and Observation Recording Sheets (Section 4): These tools are
designed to guide the Assessor and candidate through a workplace observation, proving
the candidates ability to conduct the specific tasks and skills required for recognition of
competence in the particular area.

c)

Candidates Information and Self-Evaluation Forms (Section 5): This document is for
the candidate to assess their suitability for RPL process, by asking them to consider each
of the points and assessing their ability against the task. It has been broken into smaller
skill groups, clustering like activities together to enable ease of completion. It is then
reinforced by the candidates supervisors comments, both against tasks and as a
summary for each group. This serves as third party validation of the candidates claims.

d)

Third Party Report and Supporting Documentation (if applicable) (Section 6): The
third party verification report is provided for referees, for example the supervisor, to
confirm the candidates skills and experience in the qualification/occupation. This is
particularly useful in addressing employability skill requirements. It is important to note
that third party reports are not always available and it is recommended that Assessors use
their professional judgement to determine if this is a requirement.
List of supporting documentation (if applicable): A list of suggested industry specific
evidence or supporting documentation (in addition to the generic documentation) is
provided to assist the candidate in collecting evidence to support their application.

e)

Mapping Document (Section 7): This tool demonstrates how each of the documents
reflects the units of competency in the particular cluster.

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Section 2 List of competencies in this RPL Assessment Tool Kit

Section 2
List of competencies
in this
RPL Assessment Tool Kit

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Qualification Rules
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Entry to qualifications and progression advice
The following information has been extracted from BSB07 Business Services Training Package.

Requirements
Successful completion of a total of nine (9) units of competency made up of:

BSBPMG501A Manage application of project integrative processes

BSBPMG502A Manage project scope

BSBPMG503A Manage project time

BSBPMG504A Manage project costs

BSBPMG505A Manage project quality

BSBPMG506A Manage project human resources

BSBPMG507A Manage project communications

BSBPMG508A Manage project risk

BSBPMG509A Manage project procurement.

Note:
There are no electives for BSB51407 Diploma of Project Management.

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List of competencies in this RPL Assessment Tool Kit


This section identifies the units contained in this kit.

Units of competency covered in this RPL Assessment Tool Kit


Note: Both clusters need to be completed to qualify for this award.
Cluster 1 Scope, time, cost and quality: Project integration and the constraints of a
project
Unit Code

Unit Title

Core/Elective

BSBPMG501A

Manage application of project integrative processes

Core

BSBPMG502A

Manage project scope

Core

BSBPMG503A

Manage project time

Core

BSBPMG504A

Manage project costs

Core

BSBPMG505A

Manage project quality

Core

Cluster 2 Project human resources, communications, risk and procurement


Unit Code

Unit Title

Core/Elective

BSBPMG506A

Manage project human resources

Core

BSBPMG507A

Manage project communications

Core

BSBPMG508A

Manage project risk

Core

BSBPMG509A

Manage project procurement

Core

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Section 3 Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets

Section 3
Interview Question Bank
and Recording Sheets
This section contains questions the Assessor may ask the candidate while documenting
their conversation during the RPL interview.

Assessors Instructions
It is not intended that every question for each competency be asked or discussed during the
conversation. Only questions related to those competencies that the initial documentary review
has failed to fully address are required.
Each question provides key points to look for in the candidates responses. You may wish to
use these key points to formulate questions of your own, contextualise, or rephrase the
suggested questions to suit the candidates particular work situation.
On the Recording Sheets, place a tick next to each key point as it is addressed by the candidate
during the conversation. By doing this, you are recording what you have heard the candidate
say during the interview.
Use the Assessors Comments section next to each question to provide further details about the
context of the discussion or other key points and examples the candidate has discussed that
may be relevant in confirming competence.
It is important to remember that the notes taken during the questioning interview are important
evidence and should be retained as part of the candidates assessment records.

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How/where was the interview conducted?

Assessors name

Candidates name

Record of interview

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In the workplace

At an RTOs premises

Interview only

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Name: ___________________________________

Name: ___________________________________

It is recommended that the interview be conducted in the workplace, allowing the candidate access to documents, equipment etc to support their
statements.

These key points exist as a guide only, and the Assessor is encouraged to expand on them where necessary to satisfy depth of underpinning
knowledge and skills.

The interview should allow the candidate to confirm their knowledge as identified by their Self-Evaluation against relevant units of competency.
The Assessor may use these questions to guide the interview ensuring that the candidate addresses the key points identified for each question.

Assessors Instructions

Cluster 1 Scope, time, cost and quality: Project integration and the constraints of a project

Interview Question Bank and Recording Sheets

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Question 2
Think about a time when you managed a
project. Explain what you included in the
project plan.
Where did you source information for the
project plan?

Question 1
List examples of score planning models
you have used.

Questions relating to
Cluster 1

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Communication: communication plan (or


reference to)

Procurement: process, what is to be procured

Human resources: project team (HR


structure)

Risk: project risks, risk management strategy

Quality: quality criteria

Cost: budget

Time: schedule, milestones

Reference made to the nine knowledge areas

Scope: project objectives and deliverables;


key stakeholders, assumptions and
constraints

Process mapping

Milestone plans

Critical path analysis

Gantt charts/PERT charts

Rolling wave planning

No

Yes

Units of competency
BSBPMG504A Manage project costs
BSBPMG505A Manage project quality

Key points to be addressed by the candidate

Units of competency
BSBPMG501A Manage application of project integrative processes
BSBPMG502A Manage project scope
BSBPMG503A Manage project time

Candidates name

Assessors Comments

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defining and mapping project activities

calculating project costs

defining quality criteria.

Question 3
During the planning phase of the project
life cycle, explain what needed to be done
regarding scope, time, quality and cost.
In your response, cover the following (at
least):

Questions relating to
Cluster 1

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Delivering targeted requirements

Quality criteria defined

Discusses key themes of quality management

Estimated activity durations in consultation


with stakeholders (as above)

Defined and mapped activities by creating a


WBS

Project activities, costs and quality criteria:


creating a work breakdown structure (WBS),
consultation with stakeholders, team
members, experts, project sponsor, end user

Possible reference to individual plans for


quality, cost, time and scope

Possible references to a scope planning


model

Information sourced from stakeholders, old


lessons learned reports, project team,
suppliers, finance, project sponsor

Endorsements/sign-off

Stakeholder engagement

Yes

No

Assessors Comments

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Units of competency
BSBPMG504A Manage project costs
BSBPMG505A Manage project quality

Key points to be addressed by the candidate

Units of competency
BSBPMG501A Manage application of project integrative processes
BSBPMG502A Manage project scope
BSBPMG503A Manage project time

Candidates name

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Question 5
Think of a project you have managed.
Explain what had to be monitored and
controlled throughout the project life cycle
and the methods used.
Note: Response only needs to refer to
cost, time, scope and quality.

Question 4
What processes did you use to monitor
and report on the project progress
throughout the project life cycle?

Questions relating to
Cluster 1

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Scope reviewed and change requests


submitted for changes to scope

Communication with client to ensure quality


criteria were on track for being met

How scope creep was managed/avoided

Reference to cost, scope, quality and time


knowledge areas (ie what was monitored, for
example schedule)

Team meetings

Status reporting (possibly checkpoint reports,


highlight reports)

Project costs estimated using industry


recognised technique

Best practice

Meeting stakeholder expectations

Client needs delivered on time and on budget

Client satisfaction

Yes

Units of competency
BSBPMG504A Manage project costs
BSBPMG505A Manage project quality

Key points to be addressed by the candidate

Units of competency
BSBPMG501A Manage application of project integrative processes
BSBPMG502A Manage project scope
BSBPMG503A Manage project time

Candidates name

No

Assessors Comments

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Question 6
What tools have you used for developing
and monitoring budgets? How have you
monitored and reported cost blowouts
and obtained authorisation for permanent
variances to the budget?

Questions relating to
Cluster 1

measuring project performance


evaluating schedule variance
reporting schedule variance
implementing authorised schedule
changes
applying corrective action

spreadsheets
accounting software (MYOB,
QuickBooks)
organisational documents

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project management software


(ie Microsoft Project)

Discusses use of:

managing inputs

Discusses how the project schedule was


adjusted by:

Tools used to monitor the project schedule


(eg MS Project, Primavera)

Slippage in scope, time, cost or quality is


identified and strategies put in place to bring
them back on track, and how this was done

Yes

No

Assessors Comments

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BSBPMG504A Manage project costs
BSBPMG505A Manage project quality

Key points to be addressed by the candidate

Units of competency
BSBPMG501A Manage application of project integrative processes
BSBPMG502A Manage project scope
BSBPMG503A Manage project time

Candidates name

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Question 7
Think about a project you managed
recently. At project finalisation/closure,
how did you record improvements for
future projects? How was this information
stored?

Questions relating to
Cluster 1

changes to budget; variances etc are


identified and approved
cost baseline
performance management
graphs
profit and loss statements
invoice and payment records
cost verification and validation
documentation

project time
project human resources
project scope
project procurement
project quality
project risk
project communication

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project costs

Lessons learned report for:

calculator

Yes

Units of competency
BSBPMG504A Manage project costs
BSBPMG505A Manage project quality

Key points to be addressed by the candidate

Units of competency
BSBPMG501A Manage application of project integrative processes
BSBPMG502A Manage project scope
BSBPMG503A Manage project time

Candidates name

No

Assessors Comments

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Question 8
Give examples of project finalisation
activities.

Questions relating to
Cluster 1

project time
project human resources
project scope
project procurement
project quality
project risk
project communication

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project costs

Project closure report with final information


and lessons learned for:

Administration (bills paid, final payments


received, project documentation stored and
archived etc)

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Yes

Units of competency
BSBPMG504A Manage project costs
BSBPMG505A Manage project quality

Key points to be addressed by the candidate

Units of competency
BSBPMG501A Manage application of project integrative processes
BSBPMG502A Manage project scope
BSBPMG503A Manage project time

Candidates name

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Assessors name

Assessors signature

Additional notes from conversation

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BSBPMG501A Manage application of project integrative processes
BSBPMG502A Manage project scope
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(Please circle)

Date

S
(Satisfactory)

Outcome

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NYS
(Not Yet Satisfactory)

How/where was the interview conducted?

Assessors name

Candidates name

Record of interview

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In the workplace

At an RTOs premises

Interview only

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Name: ____________________________________

Name: ____________________________________

It is recommended that the interview be conducted in the workplace, allowing the candidate access to documents, equipment etc to support their
statements.

These key points exist as a guide only, and the Assessor is encouraged to expand on them where necessary to satisfy depth of underpinning
knowledge and skills.

The interview should allow the candidate to confirm their knowledge as identified by their Self-Evaluation against relevant units of competency. The
Assessor may use these questions to guide the interview ensuring that the candidate addresses the key points identified for each question.

Assessors Instructions

Cluster 2 Project human resources, communications, risk and procurement

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Question 4
What methods have you used to
determine the effectiveness of a risk

Question 3
When managing projects, describe how
the risk management plans were
implemented and monitored against the
project management plans.

Question 2
Think of a project you have managed.
Discuss in detail what was involved in
developing risk management plans.

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Review risk strategies

Review risk management plan

Measured risk management plan against


project management plan

Monitored and controlled risks throughout


project life cycle

Risk mitigations implemented

Consultation with stakeholders

Review of project outcomes

Reporting on the project

Establishment or risk management processes


and procedures

How risks are communicated

Agreement reached with stakeholders

Refers to Australian Standard for Risk


Management AS/NZX4360

No

Yes

Units of competency
BSBPMG508A Manage project risk
BSBPMG509A Manage project procurement

Key points to be addressed by the candidate

Question 1
When developing a risk management
plan, what risk management tools did you
use to determine project risks?

Questions relating to
Cluster 2

Units of competency
BSBPMG506A Manage project human resources
BSBPMG507A Manage project communications

Candidates name

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Assessors Comments

Question 6
Describe in detail how you managed
project procurement from project start-up
to completion.

Question 5
When managing projects, how did you
capture lessons learned relating to:

risk management

communication management

human resource management

procurement processes?
Project review process

Captured lessons learned from team leaders,


team members and stakeholders

Lessons learned log (throughout project life


cycle)

Consultation with stakeholders

how progress is reviewed

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change or modification process used

Implementation of the procurement plan:

Procurement management plan

Selection processes and criteria

Identification of sources

Purchasing procedures

Authority levels

Yes

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Units of competency
BSBPMG508A Manage project risk
BSBPMG509A Manage project procurement

Key points to be addressed by the candidate

management plan?

Questions relating to
Cluster 2

Units of competency
BSBPMG506A Manage project human resources
BSBPMG507A Manage project communications

Candidates name

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Question 9
Describe the human resource
management (HRM) methods, techniques

Question 8
Describe methods you would use to
determine the effectiveness of
management plans for:

procurement

human resources

risk

communication.

Question 7
Think of projects you have managed.
How did you conduct contracting activities
in conjunction with the procurement
management plan?

Questions relating to
Cluster 2

Units of competency
BSBPMG506A Manage project human resources
BSBPMG507A Manage project communications

Candidates name

problem identification and remedial action

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Methods for monitoring roles and

Work breakdown structures

Feedback from stakeholders and/or team


members

Continuous improvement models

Project reviews

Contract negotiation and finalisation

Vendor selection

Evaluation of responses

Communication processes with prospective


vendors

Development of proposals/tenders

compliance with the contract

Key points to be addressed by the candidate

Yes

No

Units of competency
BSBPMG508A Manage project risk
BSBPMG509A Manage project procurement

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Question 11
Describe the processes you have used to
determine training and development
needs for project team members.

Question 12
Think of projects you have worked on.
How was project-related information
collected, validated and distributed to
assist in decision-making throughout the
project life cycle?

Exception reports

Change requests

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Project status reports

Minutes of meetings

Delegation of authority

Analysis

Documentation

Identification of requirements

Training needs analysis

Role descriptions

Team plan

Methods for providing feedback on


performance and reporting requirements in
relation to human resources (eg performance
appraisal development)

responsibilities

Yes

Assessors Comments

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Units of competency
BSBPMG508A Manage project risk
BSBPMG509A Manage project procurement

Key points to be addressed by the candidate

Question 10
Describe how you have communicated
staff responsibilities, authority and
individual performance to team members.

and tools that can be developed and used


to implement HRM procedures and plans
throughout the project life cycle.

Questions relating to
Cluster 2

Units of competency
BSBPMG506A Manage project human resources
BSBPMG507A Manage project communications

Candidates name

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Question 14
Think of projects you have worked on.
What did you contribute to the
development and implementation of the
communications plans?

Question 13
Think of projects you have worked on.
How were the communication networks
established within the project?

Questions relating to
Cluster 2

Units of competency
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BSBPMG507A Manage project communications

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Identified stakeholders and information that


needed to be communicated

Developed communication plan

Determined communication methods

Integration of the networks

Stakeholder networks

Client networks

Internal staff networks

Key points to be addressed by the candidate

No

Yes

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Assessors name

Assessors signature

Additional notes from conversation

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Section 4
Practical Tasks
and
Observation
Recording Sheets
This section contains practical assessment tasks that the candidate will complete to
assist you in determining their skills and knowledge.

Assessors Instructions
Use the Observation Recording Sheets for each of the practical tasks to document the skills and
knowledge demonstrated by the candidate in completing each of the required tasks.
These practical tasks may be modified to suit the context of the candidates workplace, job role
or their work environment.
Not all tasks need to be completed. The Assessor should select only those tasks that will
provide the required evidence to prove competence by the candidate.
For a whole qualification it may be necessary to perform all tasks.
It is important to remember that the notes made by the Assessor during the observation of the
practical demonstration are important evidence and should be retained as part of the
candidates assessment records.

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Practical tasks
While performing the various practical tasks, it is important that the principles of Occupational
Health and Safety, and workplace safety requirements be met at all times.
Assessors need to ensure that the specification for materials/resources used in the practical
tasks are consistent with those in the critical aspects of evidence. (Refer to the Mapping of
Assessment Tools for more information.)

Cluster 1 Scope, time, cost and quality: Project integration and the
constraints of a project
Task 1 Managing the project constraints
The candidate is to demonstrate their ability to manage the constraints (scope, time, cost,
quality) of a typical project.

Cluster 2 Project human resources, communications, risk and


procurement
The candidate is to demonstrate their ability to manage project human resources,
communications, risk and procurement.

Task 2 Risk and communication


The candidate is to provide examples of documents they have developed that demonstrate
their ability to manage project risks and communication. The candidate is required to talk
through the documents with the Assessor.

Task 3 HR and procurement


The candidate is to provide examples of documents they have developed that demonstrate
their ability to manage project human resources and procurement. The candidate is required to
talk through the documents with the Assessor.

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Cluster 1 Scope, time, cost and quality: Project integration


and the constraints of a project
Task 1 Managing the project constraints

Instructions for the candidate

Outline of task
For this task you are to demonstrate your ability to manage a project from project start-up to
completion while balancing the four constraints of a project scope, time, quality and cost.
You are required to gather documents and materials from a project you have worked on. With
your Assessor, talk through the documents, and demonstrate your knowledge and skills.
Examples of documentation include:

project plan

business case

project brief

project initiation document (PID)

project schedule

project costings including forecasts and actuals

quality management plan with defined quality criteria

time management plan

lessons learned register/log

project review report.

You will need to explain how you:

managed the scope, time, cost and quality throughout the project life cycle

reported project progress and to whom

identified your key stakeholders

estimated activity duration

mapped project activities showing timelines, resource allocation, key milestones, time
adjustments and reporting procedures

calculated and recorded project costs

monitored and reviewed cost records

monitored and controlled the project schedule, quality, costs and scope

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identified project quality criteria

identified the scope of work, objectives and deliverables

captured lessons learned and applied to continuous improvement processes, and


recommendations for future projects

determined what needed to be done at project closure

managed changes to the project scope

received sign-off at agreed approval points throughout the project life cycle.

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Demonstration/Observation Checklist
Cluster 1 Scope, time, cost and quality: Project integration and the
constraints of a project
Task 1 Managing the project constraints
Candidates name
Assessors name
Supervisors name
(if applicable)

Work activity

The candidate is to gather documents and materials from a project they


have worked on. The candidate is to demonstrate their knowledge and
skills by talking through the documents with the Assessor.

Cluster 1 Core units of


competency

BSBPMG501A Manage application


of project integrative processes
BSBPMG502A Manage project
scope
BSBPMG503A Manage project
time

BSBPMG504A Manage project


costs
BSBPMG505A Manage project
quality

Assessment location
Date of demonstration

Time

Instructions for the Assessor


The Assessor is to explain to the candidate, before the meeting, what they may need to provide
in the way of evidence and the types of documents the candidate may need to provide. A list of
suggested project-related documents is provided. The Assessor may like to refer the candidate
to these instructions before the meeting.
The Assessor may need to ask the candidate questions to determine their contribution towards:

managing the scope, time, cost and quality throughout the project life cycle

reporting project progress and to whom

identifying key stakeholders

estimating activity duration

mapping project activities showing timelines, resource allocation, key milestones, time
adjustments and reporting procedures

calculating and recording project costs

monitoring and reviewing cost records

monitoring and controlling the project schedule, quality, costs and scope

identifying project quality criteria

identifying the scope of work, objectives and deliverables

capturing lessons learned and applied to continuous improvement processes and


recommendations for future projects

determining what needed to be done at project closure

managing changes to the project scope

receiving sign-off at agreed approval points throughout the project life cycle.
It is recommended that the Assessor take notes during the discussion. These notes can be
referred to later to determine if there are any gaps in the candidates evidence.
Resources required for this task
The candidate must have access to relevant workplace documents.

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Demonstrate tracking, monitoring and controlling the project with respect to the
scope of the project.

Demonstrate understanding the need for scope management in the context of the
project life cycle.

Demonstrate the ability to develop a budget for the project.

Monitor expenditure within the project against the agreed budget.

Monitor and control quality within the project against requirements.

Develop quality plans and quality assurance procedures.

Review scope, time, cost and quality at project closure.

Create a lessons learned log for future projects.

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No

Yes

Is
behaviour
observed?

Demonstrate in-depth knowledge and understanding of the project.

During the demonstration or observation of skills, did the candidate do the


following?

Candidates name

Assessors Notes

Demonstration/Observation Checklist
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Candidates signature

Assessors signature

Assessors name

Assessors general comments/observations

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Cluster 2 Project human resources, communications, risk


and procurement
Task 2 Project risk and communication

Instructions for the candidate

Outline of task
For this task you are to demonstrate your ability to manage project risk from project start-up to
completion, including how you communicated risks to stakeholders when appropriate.
You will be assessed on your ability to:

gather documents and materials from a project you have managed.

With your Assessor, you are to talk through the documents, and demonstrate your knowledge
and skills.
Examples of documentation include:

risk management plan

risk analysis matrix

status reports

exception reports (change requests)

comments in closeout report (relating to risk)

lessons learned

communication plan

stakeholder meetings (minutes, diary notes, etc)

communications management matrix

document management systems

comments in closeout report (relating to communication)

status reports.

You will need to discuss the following:

creating the risk management plan

monitoring and controlling project risks

creating the communication management plan

communicating risk to stakeholders

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capturing lessons learned with relation to risk and communication.

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Cluster 2 Project human resources, communications, risk and
procurement
Task 2 Project risk and communication
Candidates name
Assessors name
Supervisors name
(if applicable)

Work activity

The candidate is to demonstrate their ability to contribute to the managing


of project risk from start-up to completion, including how they
communicated risks to stakeholders when appropriate.

Cluster 2 Core units of


competency

BSBPMG508A Manage project risk

BSBPMG507A Manage project


communications

Assessment location
Time

Date of demonstration
Instructions for the Assessor

The Assessor is to explain to the candidate, before the meeting, what they may need to provide
in the way of evidence. A list of suggested project-related documents is provided. The Assessor
may like to refer the candidate to these instructions before the meeting.
The candidate needs to provide evidence that clearly demonstrates that they have successfully
managed projects.
The Assessor may need to ask the candidate questions regarding:

creating the risk management plan

monitoring and controlling project risks

creating the communication management plan

communicating risk to stakeholders

reviewing communication plan

capturing lessons learned with relation to risk and communication.

It is recommended that the Assessor take notes during the discussion. These notes can be
referred to later to determine if there are any gaps in the candidates evidence.
Resources required for this task
The candidate must have access to relevant workplace documents.

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Develop and manage strategies to monitor project risks.

Develop and manage strategies to control project risks.

Develop and manage risk mitigation strategies.

Develop and manage a communication plan.

Develop comments in closeout report relating to risk and communication.

Manage the implementation of a communication plan.

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Yes

Is
behaviour
observed?

Demonstrate knowledge of AS4360 and its relevance to risk management.

During the demonstration or observation of skills, did the candidate do the


following?

Candidates name

Assessors Notes

Demonstration/Observation Checklist
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Assessors signature

Assessors name

Assessors general comments/observations

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Cluster 2 Project human resources, communications, risk


and procurement
Task 3 Project HR and procurement

Instructions for the candidate

Outline of task
For this task you are to demonstrate your ability to manage project human resources and
procurement from project start-up to completion.
You will be assessed on your ability to:

gather documents and materials from a project you have worked on.

With your Assessor, you are to talk through the documents, and demonstrate your knowledge
and skills.
Examples of documentation include:

human resources management plan

competency needs analysis

staffing management plan

resource sheets

project organisational structure

stakeholder analysis

HRM process documents

responsibility assignment matrix

training and development plan

performance management reports

issue register

status reports

comments in close out report (relating to HR)

lessons learned

procurement management plan

tender documentation (including processes)

authorisation (sign-off) document

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evaluation documents (including process and checklists)

formal documentation that shows approved changes to contract

status reports

exception reports

checklist of finalisation activities (including timeframes)

comments in closeout report (relating to procurement)

lessons learned.

You will need to discuss:

creating the human resources management plan

creating the procurement management plan

managing and monitoring the engagement of vendors, subcontractors etc throughout the
project life cycle

managing and monitoring the purchasing of goods and services throughout the project life
cycle.

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Cluster 2 Project human resources, communications, risk and
procurement
Task 3 Project HR and procurement
Candidates name
Assessors name
Supervisors name
(if applicable)

Work activity

The candidate is to demonstrate their ability to contribute to the managing


of project human resources and procurement from start-up to completion.

Cluster 2 Core units of


competency

BSBPMG506A Manage project


human resources

BSBPMG509A Manage project


procurement

Assessment location
Date of demonstration

Time

Instructions for the Assessor


The Assessor is to explain to the candidate, before the meeting, what they may need to provide
in the way of evidence. A list of suggested project-related documents is provided. The Assessor
may like to refer the candidate to these instructions before the meeting.
The candidate needs to provide evidence that clearly demonstrates that they have successfully
managed projects.
The Assessor may need to ask the candidate questions regarding:

creating the human resources management plan

creating the procurement management plan

managing and monitoring the engagement of vendors, subcontractors, etc throughout the
project life cycle

managing and monitoring the purchasing of goods and services throughout the project life
cycle.

It is recommended that the Assessor take notes during the discussion. These notes can be
referred to later to determine if there are any gaps in the candidates evidence.
Resources required for this task
The candidate must have access to relevant workplace documents.

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Develop and manage procurement management plan.

Develop and manage tender documentation.

Acquire authorisation (sign-off) documentation.

Manage and monitor the purchasing of goods and services.

Manage and monitor the engagement of vendors, subcontractors etc throughout


the project life cycle.

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plan, resource sheets etc.

No

Yes

Is
behaviour
observed?

Develop and manage the human resources management plan.

During the demonstration or observation of skills, did the candidate do the


following?

Candidates name

Assessors Notes

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Assessors signature

Assessors name

Assessors general comments/observations

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PART 2
Section 5
Candidates Information
and
Self-Evaluation Forms
It is recommended that candidates be provided with this information before applying for RPL.

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What is Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)?


RPL is the acknowledgment of skills and knowledge obtained through learning achieved outside
the formal education and training system and includes work and life experience including paid
and volunteer work and skills attained through leisure pursuits such as musical, mechanical or
linguistic abilities.
RPL recognises any prior knowledge and experience and measures it against the qualification
in which students are enrolled. The individual may not need to complete all of a training
program if he or she already possesses some of the competencies taught in the program.

Why you should apply for RPL


If you apply for RPL and your application is successful you could:

reduce or eliminate the need for any training in skills and knowledge you already have

save time by not needing to attend any or a reduced number of classes and completing
unnecessary work

save money because you will not have to buy textbooks and other learning material

complete your qualification in a shorter time

advance to a higher level qualification in a shorter time if desired.

Some terms you need to understand


It is important that you understand the following term to assist you with your RPL application.

Competence
Competence is the demonstration of skills and knowledge that you have gained through life and
work experiences as well as any training that you have successfully completed that can be
matched against a set of industry performance standards referred to as units of competency.
These units are grouped together to form a specific industry qualification, within the Australian
Quality Training Framework (AQTF).
Each unit of competency is divided into elements (a set of activities that lead to an overall
achievement or demonstration of competence). Each of these elements is further broken down
into a set of performance criteria which give a more detailed description of the skills and
knowledge you need to be able to demonstrate.
Matching your evidence against each of the elements/performance criteria will help you to reach
your qualification more quickly.

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How to prepare for your RPL assessment


In order for your skills to be formally recognised as part of a national qualification, Assessors
must make sure that you (the candidate) have the required skills and knowledge to meet the
industry standard as specified in the relevant Training Package.
You must be involved in the RPL process so that all the experience, skills and knowledge you
have gained over time can be correctly identified and suitably demonstrated. This evidence is
gathered and used in recognition of all or some of the units for the qualification you wish to gain.
All assessment requirements will be discussed with you in advance and you will be given the
opportunity to ask questions and clarify requirements. Being prepared for the assessment
process and knowing what you need to provide can save you valuable time and ensure that the
RPL assessment is as simple and stress-free as possible.
Here are some tips to make the application process and interview easier for you.
1.

Your Assessor will ask you to talk about your work roles and your employment history.
Bring a copy of your rsum. You might like to write down any work you have done in the
past (paid or unpaid) and where this took place.

2.

If you have certificates from any training courses you have completed, bring along either
certified copies or the originals to the interview with the Assessor and they can make a
copy of them.

3.

Bring along any other documentation that you think would support your claim that you
have done this work over time.
The following is a list of some of the documents you can provide as examples of your
work history:

brief CV

certificates/results of assessment

any licences

tickets held, eg forklift, crane

photographs of work undertaken

diaries/task sheets/job sheets/logbooks

site training records

site competencies held record

membership of relevant professional associations

hobbies/interests/special skills outside work

references/letters from previous employers/supervisors

industry awards

any other documentation that may demonstrate your trade or industry experience or
support your claim.

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Depending on where you have worked and what the work may have included, you may or
may not have documentary evidence. Do not be put off if you do not have documentary
evidence, as the Assessor will work with you during the assessment process.
4.

Think about whom you would consider to be your workplace contact or referee.
Is your employer happy to support your aim to become qualified?
Would you feel comfortable if the Assessor contacted your current workplace or previous
workplace/s to validate your skills and spoke to your supervisor/s or employer/s?

5.

You will need to supply the contact details of work referees who can confirm your skills in
the industry.
Think about whom the best person to confirm your skill level would be.
Think about current or recent supervisors or employers who have observed your work and
who would be able to confirm your previous work skills and experience. The Assessor will
need to contact them.

6.

You can speak with your Assessor about other ways you can show your skills for the trade
or industry in which you are seeking recognition.
These could include letters from employers, records of any training courses or
professional development sessions attended, employers or clients in related industries or
government agencies, acknowledgements, workplace forms (as long as there are no
confidentiality issues see below) or any other relevant documents.

Confidentiality issues
It is important that sensitive information is not included as part of your Supporting
Documentation (as identified in Section 6 and any other documentation you wish to use as
evidence). You may need authorisation from your supervisor to use some of your evidence, so it
is always best to check the privacy and confidentiality policies of the organisation. Client names
should be deleted and financial figures or other personal details should be blacked out and
made unidentifiable.

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The four steps in the RPL assessment process


Once your training organisation has provided you with the information you need to apply for
RPL, you need to follow these four steps in order to complete the process.
Before you decide to apply for RPL you need to assess your current
competence for one or several units of competency.
Complete the candidate information and self-evaluation forms provided
with as much information of your previous work experience as you can.
This will allow for an initial assessment of your experience and a check
to see whether you can demonstrate the required skills and knowledge.
You can discuss this with an RPL Assessor if you want.
You must be able to provide evidence against the
elements/performance criteria for the relevant unit/s of competency.
It is not enough to simply state that you possess the skills and
knowledge required. You must be able to demonstrate competence.
This is your opportunity to provide as much proof as you can of the
variety of experience you have had. You should supply examples of
your work history if you have any. (See Tip 3 above.)

Step 1
Self-Evaluation

Depending on the trade or industry you have worked in, you may or may
not have documentary evidence available. This should not deter you
from seeking RPL, as your Assessor will work with you throughout the
RPL process.
You will also need to supply the contact details of work referees who
can confirm your skills in the industry.
By asking your manager/leader to complete their part of your
self-evaluation, they will be providing valuable evidence confirming the
work experience, skills and knowledge you have demonstrated in the
performance of your work duties.
You will also be provided with a list of suggested evidence that you
could use to demonstrate that you are competent in a particular unit or
units of competency. This list is a guide only. If you have other suitable
evidence to support your claim for RPL then you are encouraged to
share this with your Assessor.
If you do not believe that you have any suitable evidence, then you
should discuss your options with your Assessor.
Once you have completed the self-evaluation and made the decision
that you would like to continue with the RPL process, make an
appointment for an interview and enrol for RPL.
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An interview with an Assessor who understands your industry will be


organised for you. They will review usually with you the information
and supporting documentation you have provided and match up your
skills to the units/subjects in the qualification.
During your RPL interview, your Assessor will discuss with you your
self-evaluation and any evidence you have provided.
It is at this point that you will be able to identify any previous work
experience and discuss this with your Assessor.
Step 2 Enrolment
and interview with
the Assessor

During this conversation, you will be required to answer questions


relating to your work experience. This questioning forms part of the
assessment, as it will identify your current knowledge and skills
regarding the area of industry in which you are applying for recognition.
If you are currently enrolled in a training course relating to this
qualification, it is important that you let your Trainer know that you intend
to apply for RPL, then nominate the units you have selected for RPL so
that the required documentation can be processed and your application
can go ahead.
It is at this stage that a decision will be made whether you are able to
proceed to the next step or whether you need to undergo gap training.
Your Assessor will organise with you and your employer to conduct a
practical skills test at your workplace (if appropriate) or other suitable
location.

Step 3 Practical
demonstration
of your skills

This is your opportunity to demonstrate your level of competence on a


practical level. The assessment will focus on the skills required in the
work activities which relate to the qualification in which you are applying
for recognition.
Your Assessor will identify the skills they want you to demonstrate by
asking you to complete certain tasks.

Step 4 Provision
of further
supporting
evidence

Your Assessor will need to confirm your previous work experience with
someone (such as your supervisor or employer) who can vouch for your
skills over a period of time.
They will contact the referees you have provided as part of the
candidate information.
Your Assessor may ask you to give your selected workplace contacts or
previous employers the Third Party report to complete. Authentication of
these reports by the Assessor would then be required.

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After the assessment


After the assessment, your Assessor will advise you of the units of competency you have
successfully completed. You will also be advised whether you have gained the full qualification
or if gaps have been identified during the recognition process. If you do have skill gaps, these
may be addressed through additional training.
If you have any questions during the RPL process, you should contact your Assessor.

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Candidates Information Form


(You may find it easier to provide the information for the following by attaching a rsum.)

Qualification/Industry in which you are seeking recognition


BSB51407 Diploma of Project Management

Personal details
Surname
First name/s
Any other name/s used
Home address
Postal address
(if different from above)
Telephone numbers

Home:

Work:

Mobile:

Fax:

Email address
Are you a permanent
resident of Australia?

Yes

No

Do you need an interpreter to help you with an interview?

Yes

No

Do you have a disability which we should be aware of?

Yes

No

Will you need special aids if you are required to undertake a practical
assessment?

Yes

No

Please provide details or special needs


so that we can assist you if required.
Current employment
Are you currently employed?

Yes

No

If yes, in which occupation are you


currently employed?
What is your current job title?
Who is your current employer?
How long have you worked in this
job approximately?

year/s

Is this occupation in the same


industry as the industry in which
you are applying for recognition?

Yes

month/s

No

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If yes, list some of the main tasks you perform as part of your work that you think are relevant
to your RPL application.

If you have further recent industry experience relevant to your application, please attach another sheet or your
current rsum.

Rate your knowledge and skills against the qualification/industry relevant to your RPL
application.
Industry area: Project Management

Yes

No

Possibly

I think my experience is of a high level.

I think I am skilled to do this job.

I know how to do the work tasks really well.

I can explain my experience and provide documentary


evidence.

I have undertaken much of this work without supervision.

Further training
I have attended training courses in this area of work.
If yes, what training did you undertake? Include date
training completed (month, year).
Is there any further information you wish to give in support of your application?

Professional referees (relevant to work situation if not already listed on your rsum)
Name
Position
Organisation
Address of organisation
Phone number
Mobile number
Email address

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Name
Position
Organisation
Address of organisation
Phone number
Mobile number
Email address

Candidates Employment History Form


(You may attach a current rsum in place of completing this section.)
Name, address
and phone number
of employers

Period of employment
(DD/MM/YYYY)
From

Full-time
Part-time
Casual

Position/s
held

To

Description
of major duties

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

Attach additional sheet if required.

Declaration
I declare that the information contained in this application is true and correct and that all
documents are genuine.
Candidates signature

Date

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well

very well

Well

Using personal protective equipment as appropriate to


conduct my work safely and in accordance with site and
legal requirements.

Frequently

Never

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Not Well

Sometimes

I have performed these tasks

Using a computer to enter or change work information or


data.

Competency/Task

I do the task really well.

I do the task well.

I do the task but not well.

See example below.

not well

Well

Not Well

Evaluation

Supervisor

Identify your level of experience in performing each competency/task by using the following:

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No.

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Requirements for my job role.

(Number and name the document you are providing for easy reference)

Documentation provided

Evidence to support claim

If this self-evaluation is being used only so that you and your assessor can decide if you should proceed, then it doesnt have to be verified.

NB: If this self-evaluation is being used as evidence, your supervisor must evaluate your ability to perform the work tasks. Your supervisor is also
asked to comment on your ability to perform these work tasks and verify this by signing each section.

Complete the following pages and identify your capacity to perform the tasks described. Be honest in your appraisal. By completing this self-evaluation
you will be identifying the areas where you may be able to apply for recognition.

The purpose of completing the Self-Evaluation Form is to enable candidates who believe that they already possess the competencies, to assess their
skills and knowledge against the qualification.

Completion instructions

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I develop the statements of the scope for the


project and the scope management plan.

I manage the process of scope change requests.

I complete the project evaluation and the project


review report, including recommendations and
lessons learned.

I guide the development of project schedules to


completion and approval using a time
management plan.

I guide the development of project budgets and


budgeting processes to completion and approval
by higher management.

I implement a project including monitoring and


control of project costs.

I guide to completion and approval by higher


management a quality management plan for a
project.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

Competency/Task

Cluster 1
Sometimes

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Never

Date completed

Supervisors
Evaluation
Doc
No.

Documentation provided

Evidence to support claim

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Units of competency
BSBPMG504A Manage project costs
BSBPMG505A Manage project quality
I have performed these tasks

Frequently

Units of competency
BSBPMG501A Manage application of project integrative processes
BSBPMG502A Manage project scope
BSBPMG503A Manage project time

Candidates name

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I guide project processes through planned


control mechanisms, review and approval points.

9.

Frequently

Never

Sometimes

I have performed these tasks


Supervisors
Evaluation
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No.

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Date

Supervisors signature

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Supervisors name

Documentation provided

Evidence to support claim


(Number and name the document you are providing for easy reference)

Units of competency
BSBPMG504A Manage project costs
BSBPMG505A Manage project quality

Date completed

Supervisors comments (Please provide a comment on the candidates ability to perform the above work task/s.)

I developed a project management plan


approved by higher management.

8.

Competency/Task

Cluster 1

Units of competency
BSBPMG501A Manage application of project integrative processes
BSBPMG502A Manage project scope
BSBPMG503A Manage project time

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I create a project risk management plan.

I identify, analysing and mitigating project risks.

I develop project training and development plans.

I develop a project staffing management plan.

I develop performance management reports.

I develop a project procurement management


plan.

I manage the engagement of vendors,


subcontractors etc throughout the project life
cycle.

I develop and implement a project


communication plan.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

Competency/Task

Cluster 2

Units of competency
BSBPMG506A Manage project human resources
BSBPMG507A Manage project communications

Candidates name

Frequently

Sometimes

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Never

I have performed these tasks


Supervisors
Evaluation
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No.

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Evidence to support claim

Units of competency
BSBPMG508A Manage project risk
BSBPMG509A Manage project procurement

Date completed

Cluster 2 Project human resources, communications, risk and procurement

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Supervisors comments (Please provide a comment on the candidates ability to perform the above work task/s.)

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Section 6
Third Party Report
and
Supporting Documentation
It is recommended that the Assessor verify the third party report with the person who
completes the form to confirm the candidates skills in different contexts over time.
This information may be provided at, and form part of, the interview.

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Third Party Report


(Referee testimonial)

All people who verify your work are to complete the details below to ensure validity. (You may
need multiple copies of this form.)

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Candidates name
Referees name
(Name of person providing
this evidence)
Position/title
Workplace
Workplace address
Telephone numbers
Email address
This report was
completed

via interview by Assessor

independently by referee

Interview conducted by
(if applicable)
Date of interview
As part of the assessment for the Diploma of Project Management, the
candidate requires evidence from a third party (employer, supervisor
or equivalent). This evidence will be used to validate the candidates
skills and experience.
A letter of support from the organisation validating a range of tasks
performed by the candidate over a period of time is useful in
identifying competence.

Instructions

To whom it may concern


Re: ________________________ who is a ________________________.
(insert candidates name)

(insert industry/job title)

I certify that the above-named person has:


worked at ________________________ for a period of ________________________
(insert name of workplace)

(insert length of time).

They have regularly completed the following activities to an acceptable workplace/industry


standard within this organisation.
Yes

No

I understand the evidence/tasks the candidate has performed on which I am


required to comment.

I am willing to be contacted if further verification of my statements is required.

If you would like further information or would like to discuss any of the above, I can be contacted
on ____________________________________ (insert phone number).
Yours sincerely
Signature: ________________________________ Date: ________________________

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Supporting Documentation
The following tables provide a guide of additional evidence sources to support your claim for
Recognition of Prior Learning. If you have other evidence, you are encouraged to provide this to
your Assessor.
If you do not have all this evidence, you are not excluded from applying for recognition and you
should discuss options with your Assessor.
If you are providing documents as evidence then it is a good idea to number each document for
easy identification. Place the number of the relevant document against the evidence listed
below.
Candidates name
Date

BSB51407 required documentary evidence for:


1.

Project charter

2.

Business case or feasibility study

3.

Project management plan (including authority sign-off)

4.

Change management register

5.

Issues register

6.

Status reports

7.

Project schedule (including milestones) Gantt chart

8.

Project review (closure) report

9.

Lessons learned log/register

10.

Time management plan

11.

Quality management plan

12.

Evidence of quality assurance and/or quality control mechanisms

13.

Resource identification list

14.

Project budget sheet or project forecast expenditure sheet

15.

Cost management plan

16.

Financial monthly reports

17.

Project closure checklist

18.

Risk management plan

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Document
number

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Candidates name
Date

BSB51407 required documentary evidence for:


19.

Human resources management plan

20.

Procurement management plan

21.

Communication plan

22.

Project tender documentation

23.

Project staffing management plan

24.

Project training and development plan

25.

Risk management matrix

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Assessors Evidence Summary Sheet


The Assessor completes this table during the assessment to record the evidence collected.
It is expected that this evidence summary sheet (or similar) is attached to the evidence.

Candidates name
Date

Competency
demonstrated

Other evidence

Third Party
Report

Unit Title

Practical

Unit Code

Questions

Evidence collected

Core units
BSBPMG501A

Manage application of project integrative processes

Yes
No

BSBPMG502A

Manage project scope

Yes
No

BSBPMG503A

Manage project time

Yes
No

BSBPMG504A

Manage project costs

Yes
No

BSBPMG505A

Manage project quality

Yes
No

BSBPMG506A

Manage project human resources

Yes
No

BSBPMG507A

Manage project communications

Yes
No

BSBPMG508A

Manage project risk

Yes
No

BSBPMG509A

Manage project procurement

Yes
No

Assessors signature
Assessors name
Date

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Section 7
Mapping of
Assessment Tools
This section contains tables with mapping of each of the Assessment Tools provided, against
the requirements of the units of competency for the qualification that makes up this RPL
Assessment Tool Kit.
It is important to note that this section is used for validation purposes only.
Whilst all effort is made to ensure that all the unit requirements for each unit are covered, the
developers do not give any warranty nor accept any liability in relation to the mapping provided.
Note: It is recommended that these Assessment Tools be validated prior to using them
for the first time or after any customisation has been made, to ensure they meet the
requirements of the organisation and meet AQTF Standards.

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Mapping document for Cluster 1


Using this document
This document is mapped to the direct sources of evidence required to satisfy competence in
this particular cluster.
Each of the columns reflects the particular tool in use, and the numbers relate to the question
numbers in that tool which support the relevant performance criteria, critical aspects of evidence
or required knowledge and skills in this cluster.
Note: The final column, Supplementary evidence, refers to any suggested sources of
documentary evidence that the candidate may use to support their application for RPL.

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Performance criteria

Element 3 Implement project


activities throughout life cycle

Element 2 Coordinate internal


and external environments

Element 1 Manage integration


of all functions of project
management

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Ensure agreed project phases, approval points and review


points occur.

Seek assistance, where necessary, from higher project


authority to resolve conflicts which may negatively affect project
objectives.

2.3

Establish designated mechanisms to control planned activity.

1.5

Maintain established links to align project objectives with


organisation objectives throughout the project life cycle.

Obtain endorsement of project plan by higher project authority.

1.4

2.2

Develop a project plan to integrate all project management


functions to achieve outcomes and requirements for time, cost,
quality and risk.

1.3

Manage the project within an established internal working


environment to ensure work is conducted effectively throughout
the project.

Analyse all project management functions with higher project


authority and relevant stakeholders to determine achievable
project objectives.

1.2

2.1

Identify project stakeholders and their interests, with guidance


of higher project authority.

1.1

Q5

Q5

Q2, 3

Q5

Q3

Q2

Q2

Q2, 3

Q2

Question

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Practical Tasks

Supplementary
Evidence

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BSBPMG505A Manage project quality

BSBPMG501A Manage application of project integrative processes

Element

Units of competency
BSBPMG501A Manage application of project integrative processes
BSBPMG502A Manage project scope
BSBPMG503A Manage project time

Cluster 1 Scope, time, cost and quality: Project management and the constraints of a project

The evidence matrix below identifies how each of the questions in the Interview Question Bank (Section 3) and the Practical Tasks (Section 4)
demonstrate competence against the elements, performance criteria and critical aspects of evidence, underpinning skills, knowledge, and dimensions of
competency (Task Skill TS, Task Management Skill TMS, Contingency Management Skill CS, Job Role Environment JRE).

Evidence Matrix

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Performance criteria

Identify and document integration management issues and


recommended improvements, and pass on to higher project
authority for application to future projects.

3.4

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Planning and organising skills to manage the integration of project


activities

Time management skills to ensure priorities are addressed.

Teamwork and communication skills to lead the project team and deal
with stakeholders

Literacy skills to write project plans, progress reports and project


communications

Project planning tools and techniques

Role and responsibilities of the project manager

Project life cycle

Knowledge of project life cycle

Details of how plans were monitored and outcomes reported

Development of project plans for multiple complex reports

Implement established finalisation plans, procedures and


activities.

3.3

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Required knowledge

Critical aspects of evidence

Report progress against established project baselines to


measure performance throughout the project life cycle.

3.2

Q1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Q1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Q1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Q7, 8

Q7, 8

Q4

Question

Units of competency
BSBPMG504A Manage project costs
BSBPMG505A Manage project quality

BSBPMG501A Manage application of project integrative processes

Element

Units of competency
BSBPMG501A Manage application of project integrative processes
BSBPMG502A Manage project scope
BSBPMG503A Manage project time

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Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Practical Tasks

Supplementary
Evidence

Critical aspects of evidence

Element 3 Manage application


of scope controls

Element 2 Conduct project


scope definition activities

Element 1 Conduct project


authorisation activities

Review progress and record results to assess the effectiveness


of scope management procedures.

Identify and document scope management issues and


recommended improvements, and pass on to higher authority
for application to future projects.

3.3

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Knowledge of scope management plans, tools, issues and likely


challenges

Demonstration of scope management for multiple complex projects

Manage the impact of scope changes within established time,


cost and quality constraints according to change control
procedures and to meet project objectives.

Develop and implement scope management plan.

2.4

3.2

Establish agreement to a shared understanding of desired


project outcomes with relevant stakeholders.

2.3

Implement agreed scope management procedures and


processes.

Establish measurable project benefits and outcomes to enable


evaluation of project performance.

2.2

3.1

Identify project objectives, deliverables, constraints, exclusions,


assumptions and principal work activities.

Obtain authorisation to expend resources.

1.2

2.1

Develop and confirm procedures for project authorisation with


an appropriate authority as the basis for future project
management activity and the commitment of resources and
effort.

Performance criteria

Q1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Q7, 8

Q4

Q5

Q2

Q2

Q2

Q2

Q2

Q6

Q6

Question

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Practical Tasks

Supplementary
Evidence

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BSBPMG505A Manage project quality

1.1

BSBPMG502A Manage project scope

Element

Units of competency
BSBPMG501A Manage application of project integrative processes
BSBPMG502A Manage project scope
BSBPMG503A Manage project time

Cluster 1 Scope, time, cost and quality: Project management and the constraints of a project

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Negotiation skills to address changes to scope with a range of


stakeholders

Project-solving and analytical skills to address project scope


management issues and challenges

Planning and organising skills to monitor scope and to respond to


potential and actual changes

Literacy skills sufficient to interpret and analyse complex project plans


and documentation

Project management tools used for managing scope

Project life cycle and the significance of scope management


Q1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Q1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

Question

Units of competency
BSBPMG504A Manage project costs
BSBPMG505A Manage project quality

Role and responsibilities of the project manager in relation to project


planning

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BSBPMG502A Manage project scope

Element

Units of competency
BSBPMG501A Manage application of project integrative processes
BSBPMG502A Manage project scope
BSBPMG503A Manage project time

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Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Practical Tasks

Supplementary
Evidence

Element 3 Assess time


management outcomes

Element 2 Implement project


schedule

Element 1 Determine project


schedule

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Identify and document time management issues and


recommended improvements, and pass on to relevant project
authority for application in future projects.

3.2

Develop responses to perceived, potential or actual schedule


changes, ensure agreement by a higher project authority, and
implement to maintain project objectives.

2.4

Review project outcomes from available records and


information to determine the effectiveness of time management
activities.

Review progress throughout the project life cycle and


implement agreed schedule changes to ensure consistency with
changing scope, objectives and constraints related to time and
resource availability.

2.3

3.1

Conduct ongoing analysis of options to identify variances and to


forecast the impact of changes to the schedule.

Obtain agreement to the schedule from relevant project


authority and communicate this agreement to stakeholders to
provide the basis for measurement of progress.

1.4

2.2

Select and use methods, techniques and tools, within delegated


authority, to determine preferred schedule, time management
plan/s, resource allocation and financial requirements.

1.3

Implement mechanisms to measure, record and report progress


of activities in relation to the agreed schedule and plans.

Obtain input and approval for the project schedule from


stakeholders.

1.2

2.1

Determine the duration, effort, sequence and dependencies of


tasks from the scope definition as the basis for the project
schedule.

Performance criteria

Q7, 8

Q7, 8

Q2

Q4, 5

Q5

Q4, 5

Q3

Q1

Q3

Q2

Question

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Practical Tasks

Supplementary
Evidence

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BSBPMG505A Manage project quality

1.1

BSBPMG503A Manage project time

Element

Units of competency
BSBPMG501A Manage application of project integrative processes
BSBPMG502A Manage project scope
BSBPMG503A Manage project time

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Analytical skills to review and evaluate process

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Technology skills to use appropriate software to develop project


schedules

Communication skills to convey expectations and to advise others of


progress

Organisational skills to sequence tasks and see that objectives are


met

Self-management skills to ensure vision and priorities are clear

Literacy skills to read, develop and interpret project schedules

Time management methodologies, their capabilities, limitations,


application and outcomes

Project life cycle

Techniques and tools for project schedules

Knowledge of time management methodologies, their capabilities,


limitations, application and outcome

Q1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7

Q1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7

Q1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7

Question

Units of competency
BSBPMG504A Manage project costs
BSBPMG505A Manage project quality

Demonstrated successful application of time management tools and


techniques to ensure objectives are met on multiple complex projects

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Critical aspects of evidence

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Element

Units of competency
BSBPMG501A Manage application of project integrative processes
BSBPMG502A Manage project scope
BSBPMG503A Manage project time

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Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Practical Tasks

Supplementary
Evidence

Required knowledge

Critical aspects of evidence

Element 3 Conduct financial


completion activities

Element 2 Monitor and control


project costs

Element 1 Determine project


costs

Review project outcomes using available records and


information to determine the effectiveness of cost management
processes and procedures.

Review cost management issues and identify improvements.

3.2

3.3

Methods and tools for costing and cost analysis

Budgeting processes, tools and techniques

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Knowledge of budgeting processes, tools and techniques

Demonstrated evidence of monitoring project costs across the project


life cycle for multiple complex projects

Conduct appropriate activities to signify financial completion.

Implement, monitor and modify agreed actions to maintain


financial and overall project objectives throughout the project
life cycle.

2.3

3.1

Select and use cost analysis methods and tools to identify cost
variations, evaluate options and recommend actions to a higher
project authority.

2.2

Develop and implement a cost management plan, within


delegated authority, to ensure clarity of understanding and
ongoing management of project finances.

1.3

Implement agreed financial management processes and


procedures to monitor actual expenditure and to control costs.

Estimate project costs to enable budgets to be developed and


implement agreed cost management processes.

1.2

2.1

Determine resource requirements for individual tasks, with input


from stakeholders and guidance of others.

Performance criteria

Q4, 5, 6

Q4, 5, 6

Q7, 8

Q7, 8

Q7, 8

Q5, 6

Q5, 6

Q4, 5, 6

Q3

Q3

Q3

Question

Task 1 (TMS, JRE, CS)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE, CS)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE, CS)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE, CS)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Practical Tasks

Supplementary
Evidence

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BSBPMG505A Manage project quality

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Units of competency
BSBPMG501A Manage application of project integrative processes
BSBPMG502A Manage project scope
BSBPMG503A Manage project time

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Analytical skills to evaluate processes and recommend improvements

Technology skills to use software for recording expenditure and


reporting on finances

Q4, 5, 6

Question

Units of competency
BSBPMG504A Manage project costs
BSBPMG505A Manage project quality

Numeracy and budgeting skills to monitor expenditure and manage


costs

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Units of competency
BSBPMG501A Manage application of project integrative processes
BSBPMG502A Manage project scope
BSBPMG503A Manage project time

Cluster 1 Scope, time, cost and quality: Project management and the constraints of a project

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Task 1 (TMS, JRE, CS)

Practical Tasks

Supplementary
Evidence

Element 2 Implement quality


assurance processes

Element 1 Determine quality


requirements

Conduct inspections of quality processes and quality control


results to determine compliance of quality standards to overall
quality objectives.

Maintain a quality management system to enable effective


recording and communication of quality issues and outcomes to
a higher project authority and stakeholders.

2.3

2.4

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Identify causes of unsatisfactory results, in consultation with


client, and recommend appropriate actions to a higher project
authority to enable continuous improvement in quality
outcomes.

Include agreed quality requirements in the project plan and


implement as basis for performance measurement.

1.4

2.2

Identify quality criteria, obtain agreement from a higher project


authority and communicate to stakeholders, to ensure clarity of
understanding and achievement of quality and overall project
objectives.

1.3

Measure and document results of project activities and product


performance throughout the project life cycle to determine
compliance with agreed quality standards.

Select and use established quality management methods,


techniques and tools to determine preferred mix of quality,
capability, cost and time.

1.2

2.1

Determine quality objectives, standards and levels, with input


from stakeholders and guidance of a higher project authority, to
establish the basis for quality outcomes and a quality
management plan.

1.1

BSBPMG505A Manage project quality

Performance criteria

Q5

Q5

Q5

Q4, 5

Q2, 3

Q2, 3

Q2, 3

Q1, 2

Question

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Practical Tasks

Supplementary
Evidence

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BSBPMG505A Manage project quality

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BSBPMG502A Manage project scope
BSBPMG503A Manage project time

Element

Units of competency

Units of competency

Cluster 1 Scope, time, cost and quality: Project management and the constraints of a project

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Review project outcomes against performance criteria to


determine the effectiveness of quality management processes
and procedures.

Identify and document lessons learned and recommended


improvements, and pass on to higher project authority for
application in future projects.

3.2

3.3

industry codes of practice

legislation from all levels of government that affects business


operation, especially in regard to occupational health and safety
and environmental issues, equal opportunity, industrial relations
and anti-discrimination

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award and enterprise agreements and industrial instruments

Relevant legislation codes and national standards:

Methods for managing and improving performance

Roles and responsibilities in project management

Quality management theory, techniques, tools and methodologies

Knowledge of a range of quality management tools, techniques and


methodologies

Demonstrated evidence of successfully managing project staff so that


quality outcomes were achieved on multiple complex projects

Review processes and implement agreed changes continually


throughout the project life cycle to ensure continuous quality
improvement.

3.1

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Critical aspects of evidence

Element 3 Implement project


quality improvements

BSBPMG505A Manage project quality

Performance criteria

Q1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8

Q1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8

Q7, 8

Q4

Q4

Question

BSBPMG504A Manage project costs


BSBPMG505A Manage project quality

BSBPMG501A Manage application of project integrative processes


BSBPMG502A Manage project scope
BSBPMG503A Manage project time

Element

Units of competency

Units of competency

Cluster 1 Scope, time, cost and quality: Project management and the constraints of a project

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Task 1 (TMS, JRE, CS)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE, CS)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE, CS)

Task 1 (TMS, JRE, CS)

Practical Tasks

Supplementary
Evidence

Required skills

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Coaching and mentoring skills to boost performance

Analytical skills to monitor achievement of project outcomes against


quality criteria

Communication and leadership skills to motivate staff, convey


expectation and ensure outcomes are met

Literacy skills to develop quality objectives and criteria

BSBPMG505A Manage project quality

Performance criteria

Q1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8

Question

Task 1 (TMS, JRE, CS)

Practical Tasks

Supplementary
Evidence

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BSBPMG502A Manage project scope
BSBPMG503A Manage project time

Element

Units of competency

Units of competency

Cluster 1 Scope, time, cost and quality: Project management and the constraints of a project

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Mapping document for Cluster 2


Using this document
This document is mapped to the direct sources of evidence required to satisfy competence in
this particular cluster.
Each of the columns reflects the particular tool in use, and the numbers relate to the question
numbers in that tool which support the relevant performance criteria, critical aspects of evidence
or required knowledge and skills in these clusters.
Note: The final column, Supplementary evidence, refers to any suggested sources of
documentary evidence that the candidate may use to support their application for RPL.

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Element 2 Implement staff


training and development

Element 1 Implement human


resources and stakeholder
planning activities

Develop and use HRM methods, techniques and tools to


implement procedures and plans to ensure clarity of
understanding and ongoing HRM.

1.5

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Identify, plan and implement ongoing development and training


of project team members to achieve HRM and overall project
objectives, with agreement of a higher project authority.

Allocate staff to the project with the approval of a higher project


authority, to meet work requirements throughout the project life
cycle.

1.4

2.2

Establish project organisation and structure to align individual


and group competencies with project tasks.

1.3

Communicate designated staff responsibilities, authority and


individual performance measurement criteria to the project team
and other relevant stakeholders, to ensure clarity of
understanding of the work and to provide a basis for ongoing
assessment.

Determine resource requirements for individual tasks, with input


from stakeholders and guidance from a higher project authority,
to determine project staffing levels and required competencies.

1.2

2.1

Identify project stakeholders and verify their expectations in


order to quantify project outcomes.

1.1

BSBPMG506A Manage project human resources

Performance criteria

Q9, 11

Q9, 10

Q9

Q9, 10

Q9

Q9, 10

Q9

Question

Practical Tasks

Supplementary
Evidence

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Task 3 (TMS, TS, JRE)

Task 3 (TMS, TS, JRE)

Task 3 (TMS, TS, JRE)

Task 3 (TMS, TS, JRE)

Task 3 (TMS, TS, JRE)

Task 3 (TMS, TS, JRE)

BSBPMG508A Manage project risk


BSBPMG509A Manage project procurement

BSBPMG506A Manage project human resources


BSBPMG507A Manage project communications

Element

Units of competency

Units of competency

Cluster 2 Project human resources, communications, risk and procurement

The evidence matrix below identifies how each of the questions in the Interview Question Bank (Section 3) and the Practical Tasks (Section 4)
demonstrate competence against the elements, performance criteria and critical aspects of evidence, underpinning skills, knowledge, and dimensions
of competency (Task Skill TS, Task Management Skill TMS, Contingency Management Skill CS, Job Role Environment JRE).

Evidence Matrix

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Monitor and report internal and external influences on individual


and project team member performance and morale to a higher
project authority, if necessary, for remedial action.

Implement established procedures for interpersonal


communication, counselling and conflict resolution to maintain a
positive working environment.

Continually review stakeholder expectations to resolve


expectation variance and to ensure project is on track to deliver
expected outcomes.

Identify and manage inter-project and intra-project conflict to


minimise impact on achievement of project objectives.

Identify and document human resource and stakeholder


management issues, and recommended improvements, and
pass on to higher project authority for application in future
projects.

3.2

3.3

3.4

3.5

3.6

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Knowledge of HRM legislation, methods, techniques and tools

Demonstrate evidence of successfully managing project staff so that


outcomes were achieved on multiple complex projects

Implement processes to promote continuous improvement of


staff, and take actions to improve staff and overall project
effectiveness.

3.1

Measure individuals' performance against agreed criteria and


initiate actions to overcome shortfalls in performance and to
encourage career progression.

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Critical aspects of evidence

Element 3 Manage the project


team and stakeholders

2.3

BSBPMG506A Manage project human resources

Performance criteria

Q9, 10, 11

Q5, 8, 9

Q5, 8, 9

Q5, 8, 9

Q9, 10

Q9, 10, 11

Q9, 10

Q9, 11

Question

Practical Tasks

Task 3 (TMS, TS, JRE)

Task 3 (TMS, TS, JRE)

Task 3 (TMS, TS, JRE)

Task 3 (TMS, TS, JRE)

Task 3 (TMS, TS, JRE)

BSBPMG508A Manage project risk


BSBPMG509A Manage project procurement

BSBPMG506A Manage project human resources


BSBPMG507A Manage project communications

Element

Units of competency

Units of competency

Cluster 2 Project human resources, communications, risk and procurement

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Supplementary
Evidence

Required skills

Required knowledge

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Analytical skills to review project and to identify improvements

Coaching and mentoring skills to boost performance

Interpersonal skills to resolve conflict

Communication and leadership skills to motivate staff, convey


expectations and ensure outcomes are met

Planning skills to identify skills required and to allocate project


responsibilities to staff

HRM legislation, methods, techniques and tools

Methods for managing and improving performance

Roles and responsibilities in project management

BSBPMG506A Manage project human resources

Performance criteria

Q9, 10, 11

Q9, 10, 11

Question

Practical Tasks

Supplementary
Evidence

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Task 3 (TMS, TS, JRE)

BSBPMG508A Manage project risk


BSBPMG509A Manage project procurement

BSBPMG506A Manage project human resources


BSBPMG507A Manage project communications

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Units of competency

Units of competency

Cluster 2 Project human resources, communications, risk and procurement

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Implement and maintain agreed communication networks


between project staff, client and other stakeholders to ensure
effective communications at appropriate levels throughout the
project life cycle.

Identify communication and information management system


problems and report them to a higher project authority.

2.3

2.4

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Implement, modify, monitor and control designated information


validation processes to optimise quality and accuracy of data.

2.2

Establish and maintain designated project management


information system (PMIS) to ensure the quality, validity,
timeliness and integrity of information and communication.

1.3

Manage the generation, gathering, storage, retrieval, analysis


and dissemination of information by project staff and
stakeholders within established systems and procedures to aid
decision making processes throughout the project life cycle.

Develop, within delegated authority, an agreed communications


management plan to ensure clarity of understanding and
achievement of project objectives throughout the project life
cycle.

1.2

2.1

Identify, document and analyse information requirements, with


input from stakeholders and guidance from a higher project
authority, as the basis for communications planning.

1.1

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information

Element 1 Plan
communications processes

BSBPMG507A Manage project communications

Performance criteria

Q12, 13

Q12, 13

Q12, 13

Q12, 13

Q13. 14

Q14

Q12, 13

Question

Practical Tasks

Task 2 (TS, TMS, JRE)

Task 2 (TS, TMS, JRE)

Task 2 (TS, TMS, JRE)

Task 2 (TS, TMS, JRE)

Task 2 (TS, TMS, JRE)

Task 2 (TS, TMS, JRE)

Task 2 (TS, TMS, JRE)

BSBPMG508A Manage project risk


BSBPMG509A Manage project procurement

BSBPMG506A Manage project human resources


BSBPMG507A Manage project communications

Element

Units of competency

Units of competency

Cluster 2 Project human resources, communications, risk and procurement

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Supplementary
Evidence

Required skills

Required knowledge

Critical aspects of evidence

Element 3 Assess
communications management
outcomes

Review project outcomes to determine the effectiveness of


management information and communications processes and
procedures.

Identify and document lessons learned and recommended


improvements, and pass on to higher project authority for
application in future projects.

3.2

3.3

Analytical skills to review project outcomes

Organisational skills to manage information

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Technology skills to facilitate effective communication

Literacy skills to write reports and communicate key issues

Project management information systems and their various


applications

Project life cycle and the place of communications within it

Knowledge of the place of communications within the project life cycle

Development and implementation of a range of project


communications that facilitate effective outcomes for multiple complex
projects

Conduct finalisation activities to ensure agreed ownership of,


and responsibility for, information collected.

3.1

BSBPMG507A Manage project communications

Performance criteria

Q12, 13, 14

Q12, 13, 14

Q12, 13, 14

Q5, 8

Q5, 8

Q5, 8

Question

Practical Tasks

Supplementary
Evidence

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Task 2 (TS, TMS, JRE)

Task 2 (TS, TMS, JRE)

Task 2 (TS, TMS, JRE)

Task 2 (TS, TMS, JRE)

Task 2 (TS, TMS, JRE)

BSBPMG508A Manage project risk


BSBPMG509A Manage project procurement

BSBPMG506A Manage project human resources


BSBPMG507A Manage project communications

Element

Units of competency

Units of competency

Cluster 2 Project human resources, communications, risk and procurement

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Implement agreed risk responses and modify plans to reflect


changing project objectives in an environment of uncertainty.

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Monitor progress against project plans to identify variances and


recommend responses to a higher project authority for remedial
action.

Establish designated risk management processes and


procedures to enable effective management and
communication of risk events, responses and results.

1.4

2.2

Develop risk management plans, secure agreement of


stakeholders and communicate plans to ensure clarity of
understanding and ongoing management of risk factors.

1.3

Manage project in accordance with established project and risk


management plans to ensure a common approach to the
achievement of objectives.

Use established risk management techniques and tools, within


delegated authority, to analyse risks, assess options and
recommend preferred risk approaches.

1.2

2.1

Identify, document and analyse risks, in consultation with


stakeholders and higher project authority, as the basis for risk
planning.

1.1

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Element 2 Monitor and control


project risks

Element 1 Determine project


risks

BSBPMG508A Manage project risk

Performance criteria

Q3

Q3

Q3

Q1, 2

Q1, 2

Q1, 2

Q1, 2

Question

Practical Tasks

Task 2 (TMS, TS, JRE)

Task 2 (TMS, TS, JRE)

Task 2 (TMS, TS, JRE)

Task 2 (TMS, TS, JRE)

Task 2 (TMS, TS, JRE)

Task 2 (TMS, TS, JRE)

Task 2 (TMS, TS, JRE)

BSBPMG508A Manage project risk


BSBPMG509A Manage project procurement

BSBPMG506A Manage project human resources


BSBPMG507A Manage project communications

Element

Units of competency

Units of competency

Cluster 2 Project human resources, communications, risk and procurement

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Supplementary
Evidence

Required skills

Required knowledge

Critical aspects of evidence

Element 3 Assess risk


management outcomes

Identify and document risk issues and recommended


improvements, and pass on to higher project authority for
application in future projects.

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Analytical skills to review project outcomes in terms of risk


management

Planning and organisational skills to monitor project progress

Lateral thinking skills to identify risks

Problem-solving skills to control risks

Literacy skills to write risk management plans

Risk management techniques, tools and approaches

Risk management framework

Knowledge of risk management techniques, strategies and tools

Demonstrated evidence of effective risk management for multiple


complex projects

Review project outcomes to determine effectiveness of risk


management processes and procedures.

3.1

BSBPMG508A Manage project risk

Performance criteria

Q1, 2, 3

Q1, 2, 3

Q1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Q4, 5

Q4, 5

Question

Practical Tasks

Supplementary
Evidence

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Task 2 (TMS, TS, JRE)

Task 2 (TMS, TS, JRE)

Task 2 (TMS, TS, JRE)

Task 2 (TMS, TS, JRE)

Task 2 (TMS, TS, JRE)

BSBPMG508A Manage project risk


BSBPMG509A Manage project procurement

BSBPMG506A Manage project human resources


BSBPMG507A Manage project communications

Element

Units of competency

Units of competency

Cluster 2 Project human resources, communications, risk and procurement

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Obtain approvals for procurement processes to be used for the


project from higher project authority to enable formal
discussions to be conducted.

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Communicate agreed proposals and/or specifications to


prospective contractors or suppliers to ensure clarity of
understanding of project objectives.

Adopt established selection processes and selection criteria,


including occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements,
and communicate to stakeholders and prospective contractors
or suppliers to ensure fair competition.

2.2

3.1

Obtain information from established sources capable of fulfilling


procurement requirements to determine how project objectives
can be met.

Establish and maintain, within delegated authority, an agreed


procurement management plan and strategies to ensure clarity
of understanding between stakeholders and achievement of
project objectives.

1.2

2.1

Identify procurement requirements with input from stakeholders


as the basis for procurement planning and contracts.

1.1

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Element 3 Conduct contracting


and procurement activities

Element 2 Establish agreed


procurement processes

Element 1 Determine
procurement requirements

BSBPMG509A Manage project procurement

Performance criteria

Task 3 (TMS, TS,JRE)


Task 3 (TMS, TS,JRE)

Task 3 (TMS, TS, JRE)

Task 3 (TMS, TS, JRE)

Task 3 (TMS, TS, JRE)

Task 3 (TMS, TS, JRE)

Q6,7

Q6

Q6, 7

Q6

Q6, 7

Practical Tasks

Q6

Question

BSBPMG508A Manage project risk


BSBPMG509A Manage project procurement

BSBPMG506A Manage project human resources


BSBPMG507A Manage project communications

Element

Units of competency

Units of competency

Cluster 2 Project human resources, communications, risk and procurement

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Supplementary
Evidence

Element 5 Manage contract


and procurement finalisation
procedures

Element 4 Implement contract


and/or procurement

Document lessons learned and recommended improvements,


and pass on to higher project authority for application in future
projects.

5.3

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Review project outcomes using available procurement records


and information to determine effectiveness of contracting and
procurement processes and procedures.

5.2

Identify and report procurement management problems to


higher project authority and implement agreed remedial actions
to ensure project objectives are met.

4.3

Conduct finalisation activities to ensure contract deliverables


meet contractual requirements.

Review progress and manage agreed changes to ensure timely


completion of tasks, resolution of conflicts and achievement of
project objectives within the legal framework of the contract.

4.2

5.1

Implement established procurement management plan and


make modifications with higher project authority approval, to
ensure a common approach to achievement of objectives.

Conduct negotiations with preferred contractor or supplier, with


guidance of higher project authority if necessary, to agree on
contract terms and conditions, establish common goals and
minimise uncertainty.

3.3

4.1

Evaluate responses and select preferred contractors or


suppliers in accordance with current legal requirements and
agreed selection processes.

3.2

BSBPMG509A Manage project procurement

Performance criteria

Supplementary
Evidence

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Task 3 (TMS, TS, JRE)

Q5, 6, 8

Task 3 (TMS, TS, JRE)

Q6, 7

Task 3 (TMS, TS, JRE)

Task 3 (TMS, TS, JRE)

Q6, 7

Q6, 8

Task 3 (TMS, TS, JRE)

Q6, 7

Task 3 (TMS, TS, JRE)

Task 3 (TMS, TS, JRE)

Q6, 7

Q6

Task 3 (TMS, TS, JRE)

Practical Tasks

Q6, 7

Question

BSBPMG508A Manage project risk


BSBPMG509A Manage project procurement

BSBPMG506A Manage project human resources


BSBPMG507A Manage project communications

Element

Units of competency

Units of competency

Cluster 2 Project human resources, communications, risk and procurement

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Technology skills to use procurement and financial management


software

Literacy and numeracy skills to produce and work with a range of


procurement and contract documentation

Planning and organisational skills to identify procurement and contract


requirements and to adjust and sequence these appropriately

Negotiation skills to obtain required agreement in procurement and


contracting discussions

Problem-solving skills to resolve contractual and logistic issues

Relevant legislation, codes and national standards relevant

Procurement options, procedures and documentation

Contracts and legal obligations as they relate to project management

Knowledge of contracts and legal obligations as they relate to project


management

Demonstrated experience in managing procurement and contracting


processes in multiple complex projects

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Required knowledge

Critical aspects of evidence

BSBPMG509A Manage project procurement

Performance criteria

Q6, 7

Q6, 7

Q6, 7, 8

Question

Practical Tasks

Task 3 (TMS, TS, JRE)

Task 3 (TMS, TS, JRE)

Task 3 (TMS, TS, JRE)

BSBPMG508A Manage project risk


BSBPMG509A Manage project procurement

BSBPMG506A Manage project human resources


BSBPMG507A Manage project communications

Element

Units of competency

Units of competency

Cluster 2 Project human resources, communications, risk and procurement

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Supplementary
Evidence

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