Assessor Resource

AHCWRK601
Monitor projects in a program

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and report on requirements at a program level including interim, annual and final project reporting.

This unit applies to individuals who take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities.

No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Review project milestones

1.1 Log project milestones for approved projects within the program for monitoring

1.2 Use negotiated and approved changes to milestones to adjust the monitoring records

2. Check progress against milestones

2.1 Maintain contact with groups and coordinators to monitor project progress against agreed timelines

2.2 Keep records of progress for reporting purposes

2.3 Identify variations from agreed progress for reporting and response purpose

2.4 Submit requests for change in project milestones and timelines for approval as required

3. Summarise progress

3.1 Prepare regular progress reports as required by program and agency

3.2 Discuss progress reports with groups, coordinators and others

3.3 Consolidate project reports into program reports as required

4. Assist groups maintain project timeline

4.1 Review group activities and resources where required achievement may not or has not been met

4.2 Develop strategies to place the project back onto required plan with coordinator and community group leaders

4.3 Submit documented proposed changes in project for approval by group initially, and then to program and agency requirements

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

review project milestones

check progress against milestones

summarise progress

assist groups maintain project timelines

monitor resource usage against the project plan

use industry standard terminology to describe.

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

group and regional cultures including diverse groups of people

program and agency reporting requirements

reporting formats

project management

financial reporting

project management computer applications.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Element

Performance criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Review project milestones

1.1 Log project milestones for approved projects within the program for monitoring

1.2 Use negotiated and approved changes to milestones to adjust the monitoring records

2. Check progress against milestones

2.1 Maintain contact with groups and coordinators to monitor project progress against agreed timelines

2.2 Keep records of progress for reporting purposes

2.3 Identify variations from agreed progress for reporting and response purpose

2.4 Submit requests for change in project milestones and timelines for approval as required

3. Summarise progress

3.1 Prepare regular progress reports as required by program and agency

3.2 Discuss progress reports with groups, coordinators and others

3.3 Consolidate project reports into program reports as required

4. Assist groups maintain project timeline

4.1 Review group activities and resources where required achievement may not or has not been met

4.2 Develop strategies to place the project back onto required plan with coordinator and community group leaders

4.3 Submit documented proposed changes in project for approval by group initially, and then to program and agency requirements

The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.

The candidate must provide evidence that they can:

review project milestones

check progress against milestones

summarise progress

assist groups maintain project timelines

monitor resource usage against the project plan

use industry standard terminology to describe.

The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:

group and regional cultures including diverse groups of people

program and agency reporting requirements

reporting formats

project management

financial reporting

project management computer applications.

Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Log project milestones for approved projects within the program for monitoring 
Use negotiated and approved changes to milestones to adjust the monitoring records 
Maintain contact with groups and coordinators to monitor project progress against agreed timelines 
Keep records of progress for reporting purposes 
Identify variations from agreed progress for reporting and response purpose 
Submit requests for change in project milestones and timelines for approval as required 
Prepare regular progress reports as required by program and agency 
Discuss progress reports with groups, coordinators and others 
Consolidate project reports into program reports as required 
Review group activities and resources where required achievement may not or has not been met 
Develop strategies to place the project back onto required plan with coordinator and community group leaders 
Submit documented proposed changes in project for approval by group initially, and then to program and agency requirements 

Forms

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