PROJECT MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM

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Name: SHIVAKRISHNA MAHIPAL Student Number: 12054247 Campus: MELBOURNE Workshop Tutor: VIDYESH ALVE

1. Five Values

1.1 Five values grouping [5 marks]

Use the ‘Values Exercise’ resource in Theme 1 (Moodle) and record the values important to you and explain why.

Value group 1

Value group 2

Value group 3

Value group 4

Value group 5

Why are these important to you?

Calmness

Generosity

Acceptance

Accountability

Flexible

Benevolence

Teamwork

Dependability

Compassion

Self-control

Adventure Advancement

Risk-taking

Innovation Resourcefulness

Boldness

Achievement

Ambition zeal

Health

Fun Enthusiasm

Well being

Cheerfulness

Learning

These value groups are essential to me because they create a balance in my life and in everything I do.

1.2 Five values ordered [5 marks]

Rank the top five values from above and justify your ranking.

Level of importance	Value	What is your justification?
1st	Well being	Without being healthy and of sound mind there is nothing that can be done efficiently, so it is essential to be in the right state of mind and body to accomplish other things
2nd	Compassion	Compassion helps one develop relationships with other people who can offer help when in need, so it comes before the other values as relationships are essential in life.
3rd	Innovation	Being innovative will enable me to create solutions to my problems and give me the ability to find ways of making me resourceful.
4th	Learning	Learning from others is essential as it offers more knowledge on a particular matter and which broadens one’s mind and develops new ideas and techniques to use in life.
5th	Teamwork	As mentioned above, having relationships with people is essential, and coordinating and working together as a team ensures efficiency and enhanced quality in every task taken.

1.3 My job [10 marks]

(a) When I graduate, my perfect job would be to work as a civil engineer for AECOM Construction Company. AECOM https://aecom.com/services/construction/ ]

(b) I would like to work for them because this organization has diversified infrastructures and construction projects that are so unique, making it stand out from the others.

(c) The value that I believe describes this organization is well-being as this organization cares for the welfare of their employees

1.4 What would you like to achieve from this unit? [10 marks]

The main things I would like to gain from this unit are to recognize my strengths and weakness so that I can work on the negative aspects to make them better. Acknowledging and working on my shortcomings will strengthen my abilities to work efficiently in school and in the field to create a better resume that will help me survive in the competitive construction industry’s world.

2. PMI Talent Triangle Self Audit

2.1 Technical Project Management [10 marks] Rate your current competency against the capabilities listed by either placing a √ or highlighting the square using the shading option. You will be asked to compare and analyze your competency ranking here with those you complete at the end of the unit in the Reflective 2 Report.

	Not competent	Somewhat competent	Uncertain	Competent	Highly Competent	How and where have you demonstrated this level of skill?
Agile practices			√
Data gathering and modeling					√
Earned Value Management					√
Governance				√
Lifecycle management				√
Performance management				√
Requirements management and traceability				√
Risk management					√
Schedule management
Scope management		√
Time, budget, and cost estimation				√
Other (Specify)

2.2 Strategic and Business Management [10 marks]

Rate your current competency against the capabilities listed by either placing a √ or highlighting the square using the shading option. You will be asked to compare and analyze your competency ranking here with those you complete at the end of the unit in Reflective 2 Report.

	Not competent	Somewhat competent	Uncertain	Competent	Highly Competent	How and where have you demonstrated this level of skill?
Benefits management and realization		√
Business acumen			√
Business models and structures				√
Competitive analysis			√
Customer relationship and satisfaction					√
Industry Knowledge and standards				√
Legal and regulatory compliance
Market awareness and conditions				√
Operational functions		√
Strategic planning, analysis, alignment				√
Other (specify)

2.3 Leadership [ 10 marks]

	Not competent	Somewhat competent	Uncertain	Competent	Highly Competent	How and where have you demonstrated this level of skill?
Brainstorming					√	In school, I brainstorm a lot to help me come up with a solution
Coaching and mentoring				√		In school and at home I talk to the young boys and girls about life and career choices
Conflict management				√		In school and at home when people get into a fight, I try to make them cool down
Emotional intelligence				√		In school and at home I can control my own emotions and sensing other people's
Influencing			√			Am not sure that am an influential person
Interpersonal skills					√	In my relationships with other people
Listening					√	During lectures, I listen tentatively to the lecturer
Negotiation				√		When I am buying something from a friend I always get it at the best price due to negotiations
Problem-solving				√		In school, I always tried and found solutions to problems affecting me or my friends
Team building					√	In school I am social, and I have competent interpersonal skills which enable me to work well with people in a team
Other (Specify)

3. CAPM / PMP self-audit

3.1. Certification Application and Eligibility Criteria self-audit [7.5 marks]

Complete the table below with your level.

(a) Your highest level of education attained and name the previous degree you completed

e.g. Bachelor of Civil Engineering

Bachelors in civil engineering

(b) Your project management experience

No experience yet

(c) Your project management education

Research in contract and procurement management, project management and project planning and initiating the concept

3.2 Eligibility Analysis [12.5 marks]

Research the eligibility criteria and requirements for the Project Management Institute’s Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) and Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications.

Considering your research and your responses from 3.1 highlight the statement that accurately applies to you for the CAPM and PMP certification (choose only one statement from each row).

a) CAPM	I have a CAPM certification	I am eligible for the CAPM	I am not yet eligible for the CAPM
b) PMP	I have a PMP certification	I am eligible for the PMP	I am not yet eligible for the PMP

(c) Appropriate Certification Which would be the most appropriate certification to apply for in the next twelve months and explain why (ensure you your responses to 3.1 and 3.2)

i) CAPM

ii) PMP

iii) Neither a CAPM or PMP

In the next twelve months I could apply for [insert response here e.g. CAPM] because… [insert your explanation here]

4. Resume Gaps

You are to find an advertisement for a job that you would like to apply for and complete the table below. You are also required to submit a copy of the position description of the job that refers to this section with the assessment. This enables the marker to cross reference the position description with your responses below.

Job title	Reference number	Organization	Industry	URL of Job Advertisement
Civil engineer	206641BR	AECOM constructions	Construction services	https://aecom.com/careers/