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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Assist in the development of project schedules
  2. Apply agreed schedules
  3. Participate in assessing time management outcomes

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

application of time management techniques in relation to multiple complex projects

knowledge of tools and techniques for monitoring project schedules

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to workplace documentation such as diaries progress reports spreadsheets and other planning tools with timeframes linked to outcomes

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of onthejob project time management performance by the candidate

analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios addressing project time management issues and problems

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of strategies tools and techniques for managing project time and their particular applications

review of techniques used to measure record and report progress of activities in relation to agreed schedules and plans

assessment of changes implemented to the schedule and the updating of plans to accommodate changing situations throughout the project

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

other units from the Certificate IV in Project Management

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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Delegated authority means:

in a multi-disciplinary environment subject to frequent change

under limited guidance and supervision

within agreed authorisation and limits

within established organisational framework, procedures and routines

Project scheduling tools and techniques may include:

assisting in qualitative and/or quantitative time analysis, such as schedule simulation, work breakdown structure, decision analysis, contingency planning and alternative strategy development

using personal experience and/or experts

using specialist time analysis tools to provide output to assist in the decision making process

Progress may refer to:

diaries, incident logs, occurrence reports and other similar documentation

lists of potential schedule events

project and/or organisation files and records

Others may include:

relevant authority

project manager

project specialists or other personnel

team members

Review of project outcomes may include:

achievement of agreed major milestones, for example phases and sub-contracts

change of key personnel

delivery of major deliverables

finalisation of project and other agreed milestones