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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Manage integration of all functions of project management
  2. Coordinate internal and external environments
  3. Implement project activities throughout life cycle

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

development of project plans for multiple complex projects

details of how plans were monitored and outcomes were reported

knowledge of project life cycle

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to project documentation relevant to project integration

access to feedback from project stakeholders

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skill and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob performance by the candidate

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of strategies for managing project integration and their application to different situations

analysis of responses addressing case studies and scenarios which present project integration management issues and problems

assessment of project reports and examples of project plans

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

other units from the Diploma of Project Management


Range Statement

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

The nine project management functions are:

communications

cost

human resources

procurement and contracting

project integration

quality

risk

scope

time

Project plan may include:

covering document which integrates the requirements of the nine functions of project management using appropriate formats and procedures

single document

multiple documents

Internal working environment may include:

arrangement of project personnel and equipment

identity and differentiation of the project within the larger environment

personal working conditions

physical location of project

team dynamics

Finalisation plans, procedures and activities may include:

final audit/reconciliation

finalisation of account codes and other financial documentation

forwarding finalisation report to senior personnel

project evaluation

settling of financial liabilities

transferring of assets to client or originating owner

transition of responsibility/ownership of project deliverables/products

warranty requirements

Integration management issues and recommended improvements may include:

evaluation using established success and failure criteria

knowledge management

lessons learned

records

training programs