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EXPRESSION OF INTERESTApplication for participation in the
Diploma of Project Management 2016-2017
Professional Development Unit
Room 341, Information Science & Technology Building
GPO Box 2100
Adelaide SA 5001
Tel:+61 8 201 7711
CRICOS Provider No. 00114A
Office Use Only
Received:HPRM Ref:
Applicant advised
- APPLICANT DETAILS
Family Name: / Click here to enter text. / Telephone: / Click here to enter text. /
Given Names: / Click here to enter text. /
Email: / Click here to enter text. /
Faculty/Portfolio: / Click here to enter text. /
Division/School/Section: / Click here to enter text. /
Position Title: / Click here to enter text. /
Classification Level: / Click here to enter text. /
Eligibility to apply:
I am a professional staff memberat HEO6 or above employed on an ongoing basis
OR
I am a professional staff member at HEO6 or above employed on contract until at least December 2017 / ☐Yes ☐No
2.SUMMARY OF ROLE AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
2.1Please describe the extent of involvement you have in project work as part of your current position at Flinders University. (Text box expands.)
Click here to enter text.2.2 Please describe, as much as possible,the specific projects you will be working on during the course of the Diploma program, eg: for the period June 2016 to May 2017. (Text box expands.)
Click here to enter text.3.SELECTION CRITERIA AND PROGRAM COST
3.1There are twelve fully funded places in the Diploma of Project Management 2016-2017 program available for
professional staff. Applications will be assessed by the reference group, with preference given to staff who:
- Have involvement in managing projects, including project managers, project officers and project sponsors, as well as staff managing programs which involve projects;
- Do not have any tertiary qualifications, including Certificate or Diploma level; and
- Have not previously completed an accredited Project Management training program.
3.2If there are more eligible applications than fully funded places available, additional participants may be accepted
into the program at a cost of $3,000 per person. Please indicate below which type of enrolment is sought.
I am interested in eithera fully funded place or a paid place in the program, and will meet the $3,000 program cost (if required) as follows:
- Contribution from Faculty, Portfolio, School, Division (if any)
- Contribution from other sources; please specify (if any) Click here to enter text.
/ ☐Yes ☐No
Eligible staff may apply through the Professional Staff Development Fund for assistance with costs.
It is recommended that an application to the Fund is submitted at the same time as this Expression of Interest form to ensure funding availability.
4.APPLICANT’S DECLARATION
I declare that:I have attached my current resume to this application. / ☐Yes ☐ No
I am able to attend a one-hour information session on 2nd May 2016 (see schedule for details). / ☐Yes ☐ No
I am able to attend all nine full-day workshops as per the schedule attached. / ☐Yes ☐ No
I am able to commit the time required for completion of assessments and work project activities of approximately 10-15 hours per assessment / activity. / ☐Yes ☐ No
Applicant’s Signature: / Date:
5.SUPERVISOR’SENDORSEMENT
I endorse this Expression of Interest and confirm that:the participant meets the eligibility criteria. / ☐Yes ☐ No
I approve the time release arrangements related to attendance at workshops and to enable completion of assessments / work project activities for the program. / ☐Yes ☐ No
if applicable (see Section 3.2 above) I approve the financial contributions required for a paid place in the program. / ☐N/A / ☐Yes ☐ No
I am able to attend a one-hour information session on 2nd May 2016(see schedule for details). / ☐Yes ☐ No
Supervisor’sName: / Click here to enter text. / Telephone: / Click here to enter text. /
Supervisor’sSignature: / Date:
Supporting information/comments from supervisor:
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6.ENDORSEMENT AND NOMINATION
To be completed by the appropriate Executive of the Faculty / Portfolio / School/Division.
IENDORSE this Expression of Interest and wish to nominate the applicant for the Diploma of Project Management 2016-2017 program. / ☐Yes ☐ NoExecutive’s Name: / Click here to enter text. / Telephone: / Click here to enter text. /
Executive’s Signature: / Date:
Supporting information/comments from Executive:
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Please send completed Expressions of Interestby close of business 8 April 2016 to:
Ms Naomi Madsen
Manager, Professional Development Unit
Human Resources Division
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(electronic submission is preferred)
SCHEDULE OF WORKSHOPS
DIPLOMA OF PROJECT MANAGEMENT 2016-2017
2 May 2016 / 10.00am to 11.00am
Room 6
SILC Building / Information session for participants and their supervisors
A one-hour session, providing a detailed outline of the program, together with expectations for participants, supervisors, and project sponsors.
6 June 2016 / 9.30am to 4.30pm
Room 329
IS&T Building / Introduction to project management and project scope definition
In this first session we take an overview of projects and project management including definitions, project lifecycles and methodologies and Project Governance. We also practise the tools of the initiation phase of projects. You will prepare a draft definition document for your own project.
18 July 2016 / 9.30am to 4.30pm
Room 329
IS&T Building / Managing time within a project
In Session 2 we go further into the process of scoping a project, describing the work of the project through the use of a Work Breakdown Structure. Based on this detailed description of the activities necessary to achieve project objectives we will prepare a project schedule.
29 August 2016 / 9.30am to 4.30pm
Room 329
IS&T Building / Managing quality and costs
In Session 3 we look at the nature of cost and quality, the challenges associated with managing them and then practise preparing quality and costing plans for projects. We also examine the role of the project manager in procurement within a project.
31 October 2016 / 9.30am to 4.30pm
Room 329
IS&T Building / Progress review
In this session we will take time to review and assess progress on our project plans in terms of scope, time, cost and quality. We will also explore some of the more complex aspects of costing and scheduling and look at some techniques for managing quality in the Execution phase of a project.
28 November 2016 / 9.30am to 4.30pm
Room 329
IS&T Building / Managing human resources
Gantt charts and cost management tools don’t achieve project objectives, people do. Leading and managing people in a project is a vital set of skills for any project manager. In this session we explore some basic techniques and tools for managing the human resource and leading the people in a project.
23 January 2017 / 9.30am to 4.30pm
Room 329
IS&T Building / Managing information, communication, and engaging stakeholders
This session takes us from the basics of good communication to the more specific topics of managing change and variation and staying in touch with the needs and concerns of key stakeholders. We will also look at various Project Management Information Systems.
20 February 2017 / 9.30am to 4.30pm
Room 329
IS&T Building / Managing project risk & leading and managing effective teams
The first part of this session offers a step by step approach to the management of risk in all its forms, safety, financial, status, reputation, environmental. A simple case study will be used to demonstrate techniques which you will then apply to risks from your own work environment.
The second part of this session builds on the work on Leadership begun in Session 5, with a particular emphasis on Team Leadership. We look at ways of involving teams in planning, decision making and problem solving and how leaders can provide powerful role models for their teams.
20 March 2017 / 9.30am to 4.30pm
Room 329
IS&T Building / Implementing projects
In this session we look at the importance of monitoring, controlling and correcting in the implementation phase of the project, based on case studies and your own experience we will examine the various ways in which project managers steer projects to success.
3 April 2017 / 9.30am to 4.30pm
Room 329
IS&T Building / Project presentations
An opportunity to review and share lessons learned over the duration of the course and the projects. We will also look at the important closing phase of a project and the key role played by the Project Manager.
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