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Self-Study Guide
BSBPMG522 Undertake project work

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 Wall Street College Pty Ltd
ABN No: 42 606 344 905
RTO No: 41294 CRICOS Provider No.: 03601F
Melbourne: Level 4, 20 Queen St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Phone: +61 3 9629 4770 Email: [email protected]
Hobart: Level 2, 27 Elizabeth St, Hobart, TAS 7000
Phone: +61 3 8648 8556 Email: [email protected]

About this document

This document is to be used as a self-study guide at home in your own time to complement the
learning that you are doing in class time. It is a requirement of your course that you complete the
activities in this guide and you need to take your notes / completed activities to class.
If you are unsure about anything, talk to your trainer / assessor.

Self-Study Guide

Unit code and title BSBPMG522 Undertake project work

Instructions You are to complete each of the self-study tasks below. Each activity is a
mandatory part of your study. After completing each of the tasks, tick the
box below to show that you have completed the activity.
Complete the work into a Word document and then save your work for
submission to your trainer and assessor or for discussion during class time.

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 Wall Street College Pty Ltd
ABN No: 42 606 344 905
RTO No: 41294 CRICOS Provider No.: 03601F
Melbourne: Level 4, 20 Queen St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Phone: +61 3 9629 4770 Email: [email protected]
Hobart: Level 2, 27 Elizabeth St, Hobart, TAS 7000
Phone: +61 3 8648 8556 Email: [email protected]
Topic 1: Define the project

Type of Task Expected Completed

activity time

Podcast Listen to the following podcast: 1 hour 

Project Management questions answered:
Why do project managers need a formal project charter?
What is the role of a program manager?
What are the top 10 pitfalls to avoid when starting a
project?
What is the single best way to prevent scope creep?
https://www.project-management-podcast.com/podcast-
episodes/episode-details/648-episode-326-project-
management-questions-and-answers (35:00)
Write notes for class:
 What are your key takeaways from the podcast?
 What did you find inspiring?
 Has this video prompted you to think differently?

Further Read the following article: 2 hours 

reading
https://www.cio.com.au/article/401353/how_define_scop
e_project/
Summarise the article or provide bullet points on the key
ideas covered.
Reflect on the following questions, you could also source
further reading to consolidate your learning.
1. How can you define the Project Vision? Provide an
example to illustrate your response.
2. What project documents are commonly used in
defining the parameters of a project?
3. Provide an example of a project brief that outlines
the project scope.

Research Source an example organisation or case study that you 2 hours 

can use to address the following:
 Identify the organisation’s vision, mission, goals and
objectives.
 Explain how projects must align with the strategic
goals of an organisation.
 Outline the organisation’s policies and procedures
that would be relevant to managing a project.

Reflection Reflect on the following: 1 hour 

 Information learned in class this week
 Areas you find enjoyable

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 Wall Street College Pty Ltd
ABN No: 42 606 344 905
RTO No: 41294 CRICOS Provider No.: 03601F
Melbourne: Level 4, 20 Queen St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Phone: +61 3 9629 4770 Email: [email protected]
Hobart: Level 2, 27 Elizabeth St, Hobart, TAS 7000
Phone: +61 3 8648 8556 Email: [email protected]

 Areas you find challenging (must be at least one

challenge)
 For at least one challenge identify a resource
(reading or video) to help you to overcome the
challenge
 Discuss your main learnings from the resource and
how it has benefited you / helped you to overcome
that challenge
 The assessments that you need to complete for this
unit. Start thinking about how you will prepare for
this and the time management skills needed.
Complete planning as necessary.

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 Wall Street College Pty Ltd
ABN No: 42 606 344 905
RTO No: 41294 CRICOS Provider No.: 03601F
Melbourne: Level 4, 20 Queen St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Phone: +61 3 9629 4770 Email: [email protected]
Hobart: Level 2, 27 Elizabeth St, Hobart, TAS 7000
Phone: +61 3 8648 8556 Email: [email protected]
Topic 2: Develop project plan

Type of Task Expected Completed

activity time

Podcast Listen to the following podcast: 1 hour 

Is the manager responsible for all of the work in a
project?
https://ricardo-vargas.com/podcasts/is-the-project-
manager-responsible-for-all-the-work-in-the-project/
(04:11)
Write notes for class:
 What are your key takeaways from the podcast?
 What did you find inspiring?
 What did you agree with?
 Is there anything you disagree with? Explain.
 Has this podcast prompted you to think differently?

Further Read the following article and watch the video: 2 hours 
reading
The ultimate guide to Project Planning:
https://www.projectmanager.com/project-planning
Summarise the article or provide bullet points on the key
ideas covered.
Reflect on the following questions, you could also source
further reading to consolidate your learning.
1. What are the main elements of a project plan?
2. What are the pitfalls that can occur from poor
project planning?
What are your key takeaways from the video?
Has this video prompted you to think differently?

Research Using a case study, or project that you have worked on 2 hours 
previously, explain scope creep. Identify at least four
causes and ways that these can be avoided.
What tools can be used to manage scope creep?
You will need to conduct further reading so that you can
provide a response that shows depth of understanding

Reflection Reflect on the following: 1 hour 

 Information learned in class this week
 Areas you find enjoyable
 Areas you find challenging (must be at least one
challenge)
 For at least one challenge identify a resource
(reading or video) to help you to overcome the
challenge
 Discuss your main learnings from the resource and
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ABN No: 42 606 344 905
RTO No: 41294 CRICOS Provider No.: 03601F
Melbourne: Level 4, 20 Queen St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Phone: +61 3 9629 4770 Email: [email protected]
Hobart: Level 2, 27 Elizabeth St, Hobart, TAS 7000
Phone: +61 3 8648 8556 Email: [email protected]

how it has benefited you / helped you to overcome

that challenge
 The assessments that you need to complete for this
unit. Start thinking about how you will prepare for
this and the time management skills needed.
Complete planning as necessary.

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 Wall Street College Pty Ltd
ABN No: 42 606 344 905
RTO No: 41294 CRICOS Provider No.: 03601F
Melbourne: Level 4, 20 Queen St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Phone: +61 3 9629 4770 Email: [email protected]
Hobart: Level 2, 27 Elizabeth St, Hobart, TAS 7000
Phone: +61 3 8648 8556 Email: [email protected]
Topic 3: Administer and monitor project

Type of Task Expected Completed

activity time

Video and Read the article and watch the video at the end of the 1 hour 
further page:
reading
Fundamentals of Project Risk Management Framework:
https://www.mpug.com/articles/fundamentals-of-project-
risk-management-framework/ (05:11)
Write notes for class:
 What are your key takeaways from the video?
 What did you find inspiring?
 What did you agree with?
 Is there anything you disagree with? Explain.
 Has this video prompted you to think differently?

Further Read the following articles: 2 hours 

reading
Helping project teams succeed:
https://www.projectsmart.co.uk/helping-project-teams-
succeed.php
Project documentation
https://www.simplilearn.com/project-documentation-
article
Summarise the articles or provide bullet points on the
key ideas covered.
Reflect on the following questions, you could also source
further reading to consolidate your learning.
1. What type of specific skills do you need to
manage a project team?
2. What forms of documentation can be used to
manage workflows?
3. Identify legislation and organisational codes of
practice that a manager should understand and
comply with in relation to managing staff.

Research 1. Review one area of project management software or 2 hours 

tool that is used for monitoring a project. Provide an
example of how it supports managing a project.
Use screen shots to illustrate your response.

2. Identify how the software can be used for managing

risk.
You will need to conduct further reading so that you
can provide a response that shows depth of
understanding.

Reflection Reflect on the following: 1 hour 

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 Wall Street College Pty Ltd
ABN No: 42 606 344 905
RTO No: 41294 CRICOS Provider No.: 03601F
Melbourne: Level 4, 20 Queen St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Phone: +61 3 9629 4770 Email: [email protected]
Hobart: Level 2, 27 Elizabeth St, Hobart, TAS 7000
Phone: +61 3 8648 8556 Email: [email protected]

 Information learned in class this week

 Areas you find enjoyable
 Areas you find challenging (must be at least one
challenge)
 For at least one challenge identify a resource
(reading or video) to help you to overcome the
challenge
 Discuss your main learnings from the resource and
how it has benefited you / helped you to overcome
that challenge
 The assessments that you need to complete for this
unit. Start thinking about how you will prepare for
this and the time management skills needed.
Complete planning as necessary.

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 Wall Street College Pty Ltd
ABN No: 42 606 344 905
RTO No: 41294 CRICOS Provider No.: 03601F
Melbourne: Level 4, 20 Queen St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Phone: +61 3 9629 4770 Email: [email protected]
Hobart: Level 2, 27 Elizabeth St, Hobart, TAS 7000
Phone: +61 3 8648 8556 Email: [email protected]
Topic 4: Finalise project and Topic 5: Review project

Type of Task Expected Completed

activity time

Podcast Listen to the following podcast: 1 hour 

Episode 020 Risk: https://www.project-management-
podcast.com/podcast-episodes/episode-details/52-
episode-020-risk (55:00)
Write notes for class:
 What are your key takeaways from the podcast?
 What did you find inspiring?
 What did you agree with?
 Is there anything you disagree with? Explain.
 Has this podcast prompted you to think differently?

Further Read the following articles: 2 hours 

reading
Closing a project or phase:
https://www.greycampus.com/opencampus/project-
management-professional/closing-a-project-or-phase
The seven activities of project closeout:
https://www.strategyex.co.uk/blog/pmoperspectives/seve
n-activities-project-closeout/
Summarise the articles or provide bullet points on the
key ideas covered.
Reflect on the following question, you could also source
further reading to consolidate your learning.
What documentation is used for project closure?

Research Discuss the term “lessons learned” with regard to 2 hours 

evaluating the success or failure of a project.
Provide two case study projects that you can use as an
example to illustrate your response.
How can lessons learned be documented? How can
you ensure that it is not biased? In what way does
project management software and documentation
support the lessons learned process?
You will need to conduct further reading so that you can
provide a response that shows depth of understanding.

Reflection Reflect on the following: 1 hour 

 Information learned in class this week
 Areas you find enjoyable
 Areas you find challenging (must be at least one
challenge)
 For at least one challenge identify a resource

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 Wall Street College Pty Ltd
ABN No: 42 606 344 905
RTO No: 41294 CRICOS Provider No.: 03601F
Melbourne: Level 4, 20 Queen St, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Phone: +61 3 9629 4770 Email: [email protected]
Hobart: Level 2, 27 Elizabeth St, Hobart, TAS 7000
Phone: +61 3 8648 8556 Email: [email protected]

(reading or video) to help you to

overcome the challenge
 Discuss your main learnings from the resource and
how it has benefited you / helped you to overcome
that challenge
 The assessments that you need to complete for this
unit. Start thinking about how you will prepare for
this and the time management skills needed.
Complete planning as necessary.

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