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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Implement project review activities
  2. Finalise project

Required Skills

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

Skill requirements

Look for evidence that confirms skills in

analysing results and evaluating results against objectives

writing recommendations and preparing reports requiring precision of expression

communicating with stakeholders and team members using a range of communication styles to suit different audiences and purposes

responding to diversity including gender and disability

debriefing project team members

reporting on resource expenditure including time and costs

using project management tools suited to small scale or low risk projects

applying workplace safety procedures in line with project requirements

accessingpreparing information electronically or in hard copy

Knowledge requirements

Look for evidence that confirms knowledge and understanding of

legislation organisational policies and procedures that may impact on project finalisation for example

public sector codes of ethicsconduct

occupational health and safety and environment requirements

project governance requirements

quality standards

risk management

procurement guidelines

human resource management and development

equal employment opportunity equity and diversity principles

project management tools to suit a range of small scale or low risk projects

project management principles

organisational and political environment

Evidence Required

The Evidence Guide specifies the evidence required to demonstrate achievement in the unit of competency as a whole It must be read in conjunction with the Unit descriptor Performance Criteria the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Public Sector Training Package

Units to be assessed together

Prerequisite units that must be achieved prior to this unitNil

Corequisite units that must be assessed with this unitNil

Coassessed units that may be assessed with this unit to increase the efficiency and realism of the assessment process include but are not limited to

PSPETHCA Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPETHC401A Uphold and support the values and principles of public service

PSPGOVB Deliver and monitor service to clients

PSPGOV402B Deliver and monitor service to clients

PSPGOVB Use resources to achieve work unit goals

PSPGOV403B Use resources to achieve work unit goals

PSPGOVA Deal with conflict

PSPGOV411A Deal with conflict

PSPGOVA Use advanced workplace communication strategies

PSPGOV412A Use advanced workplace communication strategies

PSPGOVA Apply government processes

PSPGOV422A Apply government processes

PSPLEGNA Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPLEGN401A Encourage compliance with legislation in the public sector

PSPPROCA Administer contracts

PSPPROC410A Administer contracts

PSPPMB Design simple projects

PSPPM401B Design simple projects

PSPPMB Manage simple projects

PSPPM402B Manage simple projects

Excluded units that may not contribute to the same qualification as this unit

PSPPMA Administer simple projects

PSPPM405A Administer simple projects

Overview of evidence requirements

In addition to integrated demonstration of the elements and their related performance criteria look for evidence that confirms

the knowledge requirements of this unit

the skill requirements of this unit

application of the Employability Skills as they relate to this unit see Employability Summaries in Qualifications Framework

closure of simple projects in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Resources required to carry out assessment

These resources include

legislation guidelines procedures and protocols relating to project closeout

workplace project documentation

scenarios and case studies

examples of project management tools

Where and how to assess evidence

Valid assessment of this unit requires

a workplace environment or one that closely resembles normal work practice and replicates the range of conditions likely to be encountered when closing projects including coping with difficulties irregularities and breakdowns in routine

closure of simple projects in a range of or more contexts or occasions over time

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands such as literacy and the needs of particular groups such as

people with disabilities

people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

women

young people

older people

people in rural and remote locations

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this competency may include but are not limited to a combination of or more of

case studies

demonstration

portfolios

questioning

scenarios

authenticated evidence from the workplace andor training courses

For consistency of assessment

Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments


Range Statement

The Range Statement provides information about the context in which the unit of competency is carried out. The variables cater for differences between States and Territories and the Commonwealth, and between organisations and workplaces. They allow for different work requirements, work practices and knowledge. The Range Statement also provides a focus for assessment. It relates to the unit as a whole. Text in bold italics in the Performance Criteria is explained here.

Stakeholders may include:

project sponsor/funding bodies

clients or customers (internal and external)

industry

other agencies

general public

relevant interest groups

unions

functional areas

the organisation's senior management

Ministers

project team

steering committee members

end user

supplier/service provider

Project plan will include some or all of:

acquisition strategies

budget and financial management strategy

contract management

cost estimates

evaluation criteria

expected outcomes/measurable benefits of the project

facilities

inclusions and exclusions from project

information/communication strategy

intellectual property strategies

milestones

objectives

outputs/project deliverables and their acceptance criteria

people plan including human resource management and human resource development

performance criteria/indicators

project control mechanisms

project implementation strategy

project governance strategy

purpose

quality assurance

quality control

quality standards for project

rationale

required project resources

resource management

risk management

roles and responsibilities

schedule/timeline

task/work breakdown structure (WBS)

Policy and procedures may include:

government legislation (Federal, State and Local) affecting organisation's administration such as:

public sector management acts

financial management and accounting legislation and regulations

privacy legislation

government and organisational guidelines and procedures relating to:

project governance

resourcing

security

strategic plans

recruitment

risk management

procurement guidelines

designation approvals

industrial agreements

Management of project wind-down may include:

risks

issues

assets

consultants

project team

support staff

Documentation may include:

project completion report

supplier performance reports

whole-of-life support plans

transfer documents

financial reports and acquittals

Approvals may be required from:

project sponsor/funding body

business owner of the project

program manager

line manager

project governance office/personnel in the organisation

chief executive officer, manager or management representative

customer or client