ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Direct project schedule development

1.1 Determine from individual project plans the duration, effort, sequence and interdependencies of major activities and milestones to form the basis of the program schedule

1.2 Direct project managers, through use of time management methods, techniques and tools, preferred schedules, time management plans, resource allocation and financial requirements, to enable continuous updating and refining of the program schedule

1.3 Formalise and communicate project schedules to stakeholders, with agreement, as basis for planning, implementation and review of progress

2. Manage program schedules

2.1 Develop, implement and modify mechanisms to monitor, control, record and report actual progress in relation to agreed schedule and plans

2.2 Conduct ongoing analysis to identify and forecast variances and trends, and to develop responses, so projects meet their schedules

2.3 Manage durations of key activities and interdependencies between projects to enable financial and resource rationalisation across the program, to meet strategic expectations within the management/reporting period of the program

2.4 Review progress and refine schedules throughout the program life cycle to ensure consistency with changing scope, objectives and constraints related to time and resource availability

2.5 Ensure responses to perceived, potential or actual project schedule changes are authorised, to achieve program objectives

3. Analyse time management outcomes

3.1 Review and analyse multiple project and program outcomes from available records and information to determine effectiveness of the schedule and time-management processes

3.2 Pass on lessons learnt to higher project authority and provide feedback for application, planning and implementation of later projects within the program

Skill

Performance Criteria

Description

Reading

1.1

Interprets and critically analyses complex texts

Applies appropriate strategies to construct meaning from complex texts

Writing

1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2

Develops and refines a range of project related documents using appropriate format, vocabulary and structure

Oral Communication

1.3, 3.2

Presents information using language and features appropriate to the audience

Numeracy

1.1, 1.2, 2.1-2.3, 3.1

Analyses and synthesises highly embedded mathematical information

Selects from, and flexibly applies, a range of mathematical and problem-solving strategies and techniques

Navigate the world of work

2.5

Recognises and responds to both explicit and implicit protocols within familiar work contexts and appreciates importance of identifying and responding to protocols in new situations

Interact with others

1.2, 1.3, 3.2

Plays a lead role in situations requiring effective collaboration, demonstrating high-level influencing skills and ability to engage and motivate others

Get the work done

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1

Analyses a range of complex variables to decide on appropriate project schedule

Develops plans for complex activities that contribute to overall project goals and involve multiple stakeholders

Regularly reviews progress during implementation, identifying and addressing issues and reallocating resources

Applies problem-solving processes to analyse and address time-management issues

Monitors outcomes of decisions, considering results from a range of perspectives, and identifying key concepts and principles that may be adaptable to future situations