This section describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

analysing results and evaluating outcomes against objectives

writing recommendations and preparing reports requiring precision of expression

communicating with stakeholders and team members using a range of communication styles to suit different audiences and purposes

responding to diversity including gender and disability

debriefing stakeholders and redeploying resources and infrastructure

acquitting and reporting on resource expenditure including time and costs

using project management tools applicable to reasonably complex projects

applying workplace safety procedures in line with project requirements

accessingpreparing information electronically or in hard copy

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

legislation organisational policies and procedures that may impact on project finalisation for example

public sector codes of ethicsconduct

occupational health and safety and environmental and sustainability requirements

project governance requirements

quality standards

risk management

procurement guidelines

financial management

human resource management and development

equal employment opportunity equity and diversity principles

project specifications and objectives

project management tools to suit a range of reasonably complex projects in terms of scope degree of risk political cultural and social factors that apply consequences of failure and degree of control of the project

project management principles and systems

critical analysis in a project management context

business and commercial issues related to the projects managed

organisational and political environment

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor Performance Criteria the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package

Units to be assessed together

Prerequisite units that must be achieved prior to this unitNil

Corequisite units that must be assessed with this unitNil

Coassessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include but are not limited to

PSPETHCB Promote the values and ethos of public service

PSPETHC501B Promote the values and ethos of public service

PSPGOVB Develop client services

PSPGOV502B Develop client services

PSPGOVB Coordinate resource allocation and usage

PSPGOV503B Coordinate resource allocation and usage

PSPGOVB Undertake research and analysis

PSPGOV504B Undertake research and analysis

PSPGOVA Promote diversity

PSPGOV505A Promote diversity

PSPGOVA Undertake negotiations

PSPGOV507A Undertake negotiations

PSPGOVA Use complex workplace communication strategies

PSPGOV512A Use complex workplace communication strategies

PSPGOVA Coordinate risk management

PSPGOV517A Coordinate risk management

PSPPMB Design complex projects

PSPPM501B Design complex projects

PSPPMB Manage complex projects

PSPPM502B Manage complex projects

PSPPROCA Finalise contracts

PSPPROC504A Finalise contracts

Overview of evidence requirements

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria look for evidence that confirms

the knowledge requirements of this unit

the skill requirements of this unit

application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework

reviewing and closing complex projects in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include

legislation guidelines procedures and protocols relating to project closeout

workplace project documentation

scenarios and case studies

examples of project management tools suited to reasonably complex projects

Where and how to assess evidence

Valid assessment of this unit requires

a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when reviewing and closing complex projects including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

reviewing and closing complex projects in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands such as literacy and the needs of particular groups such as

people with disabilities

people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

women

young people

older people

people in rural and remote locations

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include but are not limited to a combination of or more of

case studies

demonstration

observation

portfolios

projects

questioning

scenarios

simulation or role plays

authenticated evidence from the workplace andor training courses

For consistency of assessment

Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments

Stakeholders may include:

Project plan will include some or all of:

Policy and procedures may include:

Management of project wind-down may include:

Documentation may include:

Approvals may be required from: