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

MSL916010 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage complex projects

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency MSL916010 - Manage complex projects
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge to interpret complex technical briefs, determine project methodologies and resource requirements, establish project plans, manage projects to successful conclusions and evaluate project outcomes.This unit applies to senior technical officers and laboratory supervisors working in all industry sectors.No licensing or certification requirements exist at the time of publication. However, regulations and/or external accreditation requirements for laboratory operations exist, so local requirements should be checked. Relevant legislation, industry standards and codes of practice within Australia must also be applied.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Communication/organisation
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Manage project
  • Monitor and report progress of activities in relation to the project plan
  • Ensure income and expenditure is in line with the agreed project plan and budget
  • Work with the team to analyse and diagnose problems and to determine corrective actions
  • Make agreed variations to the plan to suit changing situations
  • Maintain accurate records and communication with stakeholders and project team members
       
Element: Finalise project
  • Ensure project objectives are met and deliverables are provided on time and within budget
  • Complete all reporting requirements
       
Element: Interpret brief and design feasible project plan
  • Interpret and confirm project objectives, deliverables, constraints and principal work activities
       
Element: Determine resource requirements, including personnel, equipment and materials, and access to operational systems
       
Element: Develop a detailed implementation plan for the project outlining methodology, milestones and budget
       
Element: Identify roles, responsibilities and required capabilities of project team members
       
Element: Analyse project plan and principal work activities to ensure compliance with relevant standards
       
Element: Develop risk management strategies and risk management plans to ensure successful and timely outcomes
       
Element: Secure project approval
       
Element: Establish and implement approved project plan
  • Secure team members and brief them about the project and allocate roles and responsibilities, balancing job roles and skills development opportunities
       
Element: Secure necessary equipment, materials and access to operational systems
       
Element: Establish communication and reporting mechanisms
       
Element: Implement agreed time-management strategies to ensure milestones are met
       
Element: Apply agreed quality requirements to measure performance and outcomes
  • Monitor and report progress of activities in relation to the project plan
       
Element: Ensure income and expenditure is in line with the agreed project plan and budget
       
Element: Work with the team to analyse and diagnose problems and to determine corrective actions
       
Element: Make agreed variations to the plan to suit changing situations
       
Element: Maintain accurate records and communication with stakeholders and project team members
  • Ensure project objectives are met and deliverables are provided on time and within budget
       
Element: Complete all reporting requirements
       
Element: Evaluate project methodology
  • Assess the effectiveness of resource management in delivering project outcomes
       
Element: Evaluate the effectiveness of communication processes used throughout the project
       
Element: Recommend improvements for future projects
       

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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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
Monitor and report progress of activities in relation to the project plan 
Ensure income and expenditure is in line with the agreed project plan and budget 
Work with the team to analyse and diagnose problems and to determine corrective actions 
Make agreed variations to the plan to suit changing situations 
Maintain accurate records and communication with stakeholders and project team members 
Ensure project objectives are met and deliverables are provided on time and within budget 
Complete all reporting requirements 
Interpret and confirm project objectives, deliverables, constraints and principal work activities 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Secure team members and brief them about the project and allocate roles and responsibilities, balancing job roles and skills development opportunities 
 
 
 
Monitor and report progress of activities in relation to the project plan 
 
 
 
Ensure project objectives are met and deliverables are provided on time and within budget 
 
Assess the effectiveness of resource management in delivering project outcomes 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

MSL916010 - Manage complex projects
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MSL916010 - Manage complex projects

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