Required skills

literacy skills to read and interpret project plans and schedules

planning and monitoring skills to track performance in relation to assigned tasks

teamwork and communication skills to resolve conflict advise others of performance issues and deal with stakeholders

Required knowledge

job design principles and work breakdown structures

learning and development options

project roles responsibilities and reporting requirements in relation to human resources

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

use of work breakdown structures in human resource project planning

use of effective methods for monitoring roles and responsibilities in multiple complex projects

knowledge of methods for providing feedback on performance and for improving performance of project team members

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

access to examples of project management documentation for human resource management

Method of assessment

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

analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios which reflect human resource issues and problems in a project management context

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

analysis of responses addressing different project human resource management scenarios

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of strategies for managing project human resources and their application to different situations

analysis of responsibilities assigned for achieving project deliverables

review of documentation about lessons learned

evaluation of reports developed about human resource issues

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

Work breakdown structure is:

Others may include:

Practices, plans guidelines and procedures may include:

Human resource development opportunities may include: