Application
This unit applies to any workers undertaking a project management role. This includes management of small and short term projects as well as roles with a specific project management focus.
Prerequisites
PUATEA003B Lead, manage and develop teams (Fire sector specific)
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Identify project scope | 1.1 Project definition study is undertaken as required and the results are analysed to determine the scope of the project. 1.2 Project is initiated in accordance with organisation's policies and strategic direction in consultation with stakeholders. 1.3 Conceptual and analytical skills are applied to develop a strategy to achieve project objectives, outcomes and client requirements. 1.4 An effective risk management system is developed and applied to ensure project objectives can be met within the organisation's accountability framework. |
2. Acquire project resources | 2.1 Project resources, equipment and infrastructure are identified, acquired and allocated. 2.2 Project scope and objectives are analysed to determine the tasks to achieve agreed outcomes on time and within budget. 2.3 Process for monitoring, evaluating and reporting performance against objectives are developed and applied. 2.4 Roles and responsibilities of team members and stakeholders are identified and agreed. |
3. Manage project activities | 3.1 Tasks are implemented in accordance with project plan. 3.2 Communication process is established including responsibilities for conflict resolution. 3.3 Progress is monitored to ensure time, performance, cost and quality of project is achieved. 3.4 Proposed variations are investigated and negotiated in consultation with stakeholders. |
4. Finalise project and evaluate and report on activities | 4.1 Finalisation plans are developed to ensure all outcomes are met. 4.2 Evaluation of completed project is undertaken against agreed objectives and reported to stakeholders. |
Required Skills
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
analyse project outcomes design a strategy to achieve project outcomes and client requirements evaluate and report on project performance evaluate project achievements internal and external clients maximise team effectiveness and staff selection monitor negotiate with contractors and suppliers resolve disagreements and disputes satisfactorily team building skills |
Required Knowledge |
basics of contract law business and commercial issues cost schedule control systems human resource management and policies organisation's procurement guidelines organisation's project management policies physical resource management project management systems project management tools and techniques project specifications and objectives risk management techniques |
Evidence Required
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | It is essential for this unit that competence be demonstrated in knowledge and application of project management skills in a wide range of project activities to support the achievement of organisation objectives. Consistency in performance Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated workplace environments. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Context of assessment Evidence of competent performance by observing an individual in a project management role within the workplace or simulated environment Knowledge may be assessed through: written assignments project reports debriefings and action learning projects Specific resources for assessment No special requirements. |
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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below. | |
Project plans may include: | financial management processes acquisition strategies fraud control procedures risk management strategies integrated logistic support arrangements human resource development/management strategies resource requirements task elements test and evaluation procedures intellectual property industry impact life cycle costs specifications engineering preliminary estimate/budget preliminary timeframes/milestones |
Stakeholders may include: | industry other organisations general public relevant interest groups (internal and external) functional areas principals/project director/project sponsor organisation’s senior management government(s) insurance underwriting |
Policy and procedures: | government legislation – state, federal, local financial management and accounting regulations government and organisational policies guidelines and procedures including project management security recruitment quality assurance risk management procurement guidelines and strategic plans environmental sustainability |
Integration of project activities may include: | scope time cost quality human resources communications risk feasibility procurement physical resources |
Project management systems may include: | computers communication channels project data management protocol financial records basic statistical information |
Sectors
Not applicable.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Licensing Information
Not applicable.