Project Management Practitioner BSBPMG511, 517, 520: Assessment Kit 1

This document is an assessment kit for the Project Management Practitioner program, specifically addressing the units BSBPMG511 (Manage project scope), BSBPMG517 (Manage project risk), and BSBPMG520 (Manage project governance). The assessment includes knowledge questions and tasks designed to evaluate the student's understanding and application of project management principles in the workplace. The assessment covers key areas such as defining project scope, managing scope changes, identifying and analyzing project risks, establishing risk treatments, applying project governance policies, and using project management tools. The document outlines the assessment process, submission guidelines, and requirements, including the need for video evidence in some tasks. The kit also provides a progress checklist and assessment coversheet, along with questions related to project scope management, change control, reporting methods, work breakdown structure, and the project life cycle. The assessment emphasizes the importance of scope management and provides an overview of project management tools. Students are required to answer knowledge questions, providing examples and explanations, and complete tasks to demonstrate their competence in these areas. Supervisor/Manager support is encouraged but not compulsory.

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Assessment Kit (1 of 4)
BSBPMG511 Manage project scope
BSBPMG517 Manage project risk
BSBPMG520 Manage project governance

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contents
ASSESSMENT INFORMATION.............................................................2
Competencies Being Assessed......................................................................2
Assessment Process...................................................................................... 3
Progress Checklist......................................................................................... 5
ASSESSMENT COVERSHEET..............................................................6
Supervisor/Manager Support and Communication........................................7
ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS..........................................................8
1. Knowledge Questions.............................................................................8
2. Tasks.................................................................................................... 11
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Assessment Information
Competencies Being Assessed
BSBPMG511 Manage project scope
1. Conduct project authorisation activities
2. Define project scope
3. Manage project scope control process
For a full view of this unit of competency please visit
https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/BSBPMG511
BSBPMG517 Manage Project Risk
1. Identify project risks
2. Analyse project risks
3. Establish risk treatments and controls
4. Monitor and control project risks
5. Assess risk management outcomes
For a full view of this unit of competency please visit
https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/BSBPMG517
BSBPMG520 Manage Project Governance
1. Identify project management structure
2. Apply project governance policies and procedures
3. Monitor and review project governance
For a full view of this unit of competency please visit
https://training.gov.au/Training/Details/BSBPMG520
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Assessment Process
Purpose of Assessment
The assessment is designed to help you gather evidence of your competence
against the requirements of the unit of competency (as outlined above) while
applying your learning in the workplace. Your evidence may take a variety of
forms and must be:
 Authentic – your own work
 Valid – related to the competency
 Sufficient – appropriate quantity and quality
 Current – recent proof of your skills and knowledge
When should I submit this assessment?
It is recommended that you submit this assessment within the first three (3)
months of your enrolment. You have twelve months to submit all the
assessments for the Diploma of Project Management. Please advise AIM if you
anticipate needing more time so that your records can be updated.
Use this assessment kit to complete your responses to the assessment, attaching
additional evidence and documentation as appropriate. Please ensure all
additional documents are clearly labelled so that your assessor understands the
relevance to specific parts of the assessment.
Assessment Submission and Feedback
Submit your assessment online via myAIM. Once submitted, your assessment will
be assessed and feedback returned to you via myAIM.
You will receive an assessment of either Competent or Not Yet Competent. If you
receive a Not Yet Competent assessment you will be provided with one (1) more
opportunity to submit your work.
If you are assessed as Competent, you will be eligible for a Statement of
Attainment. If you are enrolled in a full qualification, you will be issued with a
Certificate and Transcript upon successful completion of all of your units.
Video evidence
You are required to submit video evidence for part of this assessment. Ideally you
will upload your video evidence to YouTube (as a private link) and supply the link
to your assessor.
Seek permission from any participants that are involved and ensure they are
aware of the purpose of the video, i.e. to assess your competence in a task.
Technical tools for completing this assessment
To complete this assessment you need access to:
 A computer with internet
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 Programs for word processing and other relevant programs to develop
project management documentation and reports as required (please use
work tools wherever possible)
 A camera or video recording device such as a mobile phone.
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Progress Checklist
This checklist is designed to help ensure you don’t miss anything when
completing your assessments and preparing them for submission.
Item Complete?
Read and ensure you understand the AIM Student
Handbook. Particularly in terms of your rights and
responsibilities. Access the Student Handbook on the
AIM website.
Read the assessment information, particularly the
competency being assessed
Complete the cover sheet
Answer the knowledge questions within this assessment
kit
Complete the tasks within this assessment kit.
Compile your complete submission, ensuring that all
additional documents and attachments are appropriately
labelled. Also ensure any media submissions such as
video and audio are ready for submission.
Save this assessment document with the following
name:
Surname_firstname_Assessmentkit1of4
Save additional documents with the following
name:
Surname_firstname_Assessment1of4_tasknumber_docum
enttype
For example:
Smith_Jane_ Assessment1of4_Task2.2.1_projectcharter
Or
Smith_Jane_ Assessment1of4_Task2.2.1_meetingminutes
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Submit your assessments via myAIM.
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Assessment Coversheet
Program title: Project Management Practitioner
Unit of competency:
BSBPMG511 Manage project scope
BSBPMG517 Manage project risk
BSBPMG520 Manage project governance
Program date:
Name: Email:
Telephone: Mobile:
Organisation:
A brief description of your organisation:
A brief description of your
team/department:
A brief description of your role:
You will submit your completed assessment online through myAIM. By making this
submission you agree to the following declaration:
Declaration:
o I have read and understand the information contained within the Student
Handbook
o All responses and evidence submitted here are my own work and contain no
material written by another person, except where due reference is made
o I understand that the Australian Institute of Management Education and Training
will retain information relating to my assessment and not disclose it to third
parties without my permission, with the exception of my employer on request
(where my employer is financing my course) and AIM service providers (such as
my assessor) acting in confidence on my behalf.
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Supervisor/Manager Support and Communication
Having the support of your supervisor/manager will assist you in completing your
assessment and applying your learning back into the workplace.
Please note: This is not a compulsory part of the assessment process.
Communication with
your
Supervisor/Manager
Participant Comment Supervisor/Manager
Comment
Review your experience
of the training
Discuss the assessment
requirements and its
applicability to the
workplace
Identify the resources
and support needed to
complete the assessment
Agree a plan of action for
successful completion
within the timeframes
Discuss your satisfaction
with the training and
assessment process
Participant
Name:
Date:
Supervisor/Manager
Name:
Phone#
Date:
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Assessment Requirements
1.Knowledge Questions
Instructions
 Answer all parts of each question
 Use your own words and give examples wherever possible
 The quality of your answer is more important than how long it is
 Enter your answers in this document
Answer the following questions:
1.1. Identify 3 components of a project scope management plan
Answer:
The three components of project scope management plan include:
1. Scope statement
2. Work breakdown structure
3. Deliverables
1.2. Describe 3 factors likely to require changes to the project scope
Answer:
The three factors which likely to required changes to project scope includes:
1. Legal constraints: it may create changes in the scope project as any change in laws and
regulations may directly impact on the project and the way it carries out.
2. External and internal risks: there are several tests present in external and internal environment
which impact on the activities and operations of project. Proper analysis of these risks are very
necessary as these directly impact on the scope of project.
3. Variable resource levels: level of resources in project management may bring changes to the
project scope. The resources like people, capital, materials and technology are needed for successful
completion of which also determines the scope of project. Any variability in the resources bring changes
in the scope of project.
1.3. Outline 2 tasks of a formal change control process.
Answer:
The two task of formal change control process includes:
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1. Defining the change request which includes information about actual request, reason for request,
condition of success, expected completion and expected value.
2. Submit and review of the change request.
1.4. Describe 2 reporting methods for measuring work outcomes and
progress against plans.
Answer:
The two reporting methods for measuring work outcomes and progress against plans includes:
1. Written reporting which includes tabulated information, formal financial statements etc.
2. Graphic reporting which involves pie chart, flow chart, bar chart, control chart, progress chart, break even
chart etc.
Apart from this, use of work breakdown structure and Gantt chart also help in measuring work outcomes
and progress against plans.
1.5. Describe a method for developing a work breakdown structure
Answer:
There are two methods through which work breakdown structure can be developed. These are:
1. Pictorial method: this work breakdown structure looks like organizational chart. Its structure is like
reverse tree and EA descending node depicts a component of high level node.
2. Outline method: it looks like list of items and has sub items also. Each small item of work breakdown
structure depicts high level item component.
1.6. Describe a method for documenting a work breakdown structure
Answer:
The method for documenting work breakdown structure includes:
1. project deliverables are appropriately determined and organized in hierarchical structure.
2. Work process are determined in proper way to make sure project team members have similar
understanding of what request to be done some work process to ensure delivery of project.
1.7. Identify and describe 3 problem areas likely to be encountered in scope
management
Answer:
The three problem areas which are likely to be encountered in scope management includes:
1. Poor alignment with goals and objectives.
2. Not including all the work
3. Gold plating
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