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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Identify strategic and operational needs of project during planning phase
  2. Prepare project plan
  3. Assemble project team and commence work
  4. Manage project
  5. Finalise project
  6. Use project to contribute to improved policies and processes

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required Skills

project planning and execution

time management

human resource management

team leadership

budgeting and financial management

proactive thinking

decision making

highlevel problem solving

research

critical and analytical thinking

comparative analysis

Required Knowledge

local government framework policies and practices for initiating and managing projects

budgets and financial plans

concepts and application of risk management planning and processes

understanding and application of the tools and models of project management

understanding and application of reporting mechanisms

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Evidence Required

Overview of assessment requirements

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit will be able to perform the outcomes described in the elements to the required performance level detailed in the performance criteria The units skill and knowledge requirements must also be demonstrated

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

The demonstrated ability to

successfully design implement manage and finalise a complex project

Context of assessment

Assessment of performance requirements in this unit should be undertaken with the context of the local government framework Competency is demonstrated by performance of all stated criteria including the range of variables applicable to the workplace environment

Method of assessment

The following assessment methods are suggested

preparation of a major workplace project reportportfolio that may incorporate assessment of related units as a key form of assessment that enables candidates to integrate the learning and assessment project into their regular work responsibilities which enables integrated and holistic assessment of the complex skills and knowledge addressed in this unit

observation of the learner performing a range of workplace tasks over sufficient time to demonstrate hisher handling of a range of contingencies

written and oral questioning to assess knowledge and understanding

completion of workplace documentation

thirdparty reports from experienced practitioner

completion of selfpaced learning materials including personal reflection and feedback from trainer coach or supervisor

Evidence required for demonstration of consistent performance

Evidence should be gathered over a period of time in a range of actual or simulated management environments

Resource implications

Access to a workplace or simulated case study that provides the following resources

relevant council documents such as strategic and operational plans

relevant local government legislation and regulations


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.

Strategic context for the project will include:

operating environment in which the project will be conducted including, for example:

community sensitivities relating to public-private partnerships

potential for environmental impacts

impact of outsourcing functions

impact of redesigning or reducing services

impact of project outcomes on the regional community, businesses and other stakeholder and interest groups

potential impact on neighbouring communities.

Requirements resulting from project or program funding may include funding body's requirement for:

particular reporting time frames and project deliverables

use of specific procedures to secure subcontractors

engagement with specific interest, user or stakeholder groups

recognition of diversity and equity principles

adherence to principles of competitive neutrality

adherence to specific purchasing arrangements

adherence to good governance principles.

Risk management analysis may include consideration of:

public liability

safety of staff

workers compensation claims

business continuity, e.g. emergency plans for activities to continue in the event of loss of building, equipment or systems

property development and maintenance

changing governmental policy or funding arrangements

environmental concerns, e.g. pollution, hazardous waste, tree retention policies.

Specifications and terms of reference for the project may include an accurate and complete:

definition of project aims

description of outcomes to be achieved using, wherever possible, the nomination of clear metrics

description of all stakeholders

description of project parameters, e.g. scope of operations and flexibilities involved

identification of budget

specification of time frames

specification of communication strategy to be used.

Stakeholders and personnel may include:

departmental managers

staff

senior management

industry representatives

contractors

risk management consultants

community groups

business groups and individual business operators

state and federal government representatives and managers.

Project management tools typically will be computer-based and may:

be developed in-house or use proprietary software

use critical path analysis

incorporate the use of Gantt or PERT charts

incorporate scheduling and reporting templates.

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