Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

BSBPMG536 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage project risk

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency BSBPMG536 - Manage project risk
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage risks that may impact achievement of project objectives. It involves identifying, analysing, treating and monitoring project risks, and assessing risk management outcomes.The unit applies to individuals responsible for managing and leading a project in an organisation, business, or as a consultant.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

workplace documentation and resources

feedback from project stakeholders about how risks were managed.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Identify project risks
  • Identify risk objectives and standards, with input from stakeholders
  • Identify project risk context to inform risk management processes
  • Identify project risks using valid and reliable risk identification methods
  • Identify risk analysis classification criteria and apply to agreed risk ranking system
  • Use risk analysis processes, within delegated authority, to analyse and qualify any risks, threats and opportunities
  • Identify risk priorities in agreement with project client and other stakeholders
  • Document risk analysis outcomes for inclusion in risk register and risk management plan
       
Element: Establish risk treatments and controls
  • Identify and document existing risk controls
  • Analyse risk treatment options using agreed consultative methods
  • Record and implement agreed risk treatments
  • Update risk plans and allocate risk responsibilities to project team members
       
Element: Monitor and control project risks
  • Establish risk review processes
  • Monitor risk environment and identify changed circumstances impacting project risks
  • Evaluate risk responses to changed environment
  • Implement agreed risk responses and modify plans
       
Element: Assess risk management outcomes
  • Review project outcomes for effectiveness of risk-management processes and procedures
  • Develop recommended improvements for application in future projects
  • Identify and document risk management issues and recommended improvements for application to future projects
       


Evidence Required

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The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

manage project risk on at least two occasions.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

conduct effective risk management processes for a project of sufficient complexity

apply risk management techniques, strategies and tools.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

project risks in a range of risk categories

key components of a risk management plan

relevant project risk controls

industry sector risk classifications and different risk contexts

organisational and industry standard risk frameworks

project risk-management processes and procedures

characteristics, techniques and applications of quantitative and qualitative risk management techniques and approaches.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify risk objectives and standards, with input from stakeholders 
Identify project risk context to inform risk management processes 
Identify project risks using valid and reliable risk identification methods 
Identify risk analysis classification criteria and apply to agreed risk ranking system 
Use risk analysis processes, within delegated authority, to analyse and qualify any risks, threats and opportunities 
Identify risk priorities in agreement with project client and other stakeholders 
Document risk analysis outcomes for inclusion in risk register and risk management plan 
Identify and document existing risk controls 
Analyse risk treatment options using agreed consultative methods 
Record and implement agreed risk treatments 
Update risk plans and allocate risk responsibilities to project team members 
Establish risk review processes 
Monitor risk environment and identify changed circumstances impacting project risks 
Evaluate risk responses to changed environment 
Implement agreed risk responses and modify plans 
Review project outcomes for effectiveness of risk-management processes and procedures 
Develop recommended improvements for application in future projects 
Identify and document risk management issues and recommended improvements for application to future projects 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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