Required skills

communication skills to

liaise with internal and external service providers to negotiate project roles and responsibilities

monitor project progress in consultation with team members

conduct project meetings and resolve issues and conflict arising during the project

planning and organising skills to

coordinate the implementation of the projectmanagement plan

coordinate project resources within timelines and budget

problemsolving skills to

define parameters of the project

monitor objectives

identify and address deviations to the projectmanagement plan

develop contingency plans

literacy and numeracy skills to

develop a projectmanagement plan

complete project documentation

prepare and manage a project budget

selfmanagement skills to

review and reflect on own projectmanagement skills

identify required improvements

technology skills to use computer programs effectively

Required knowledge

organisational policies and procedures to enable accountability and satisfactory completion of project outcomes

legislation to enable the project to be conducted safely and responsibly

qualityassurance principles to enable project accountability in the achievement of quality outcomes

projectmanagement techniques and systems to prepare implement and monitor a project plan within budget and on time

organisational financial recording and reporting requirements

conflictresolution techniques to enable negotiation of issues arising during the project

riskanalysis processes to enable assessment of the potential impact of the project

evaluation processes to enable improvements to be made to future projects

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

applies the critical elements of project management in order to scope develop implement monitor and review a projectmanagement plan

develops a resource strategy and coordinates project tasks and resources to maximise timely outcomes for the project

uses communication strategies and systems to convey project responsibilities encourage and maintain information flow and exchange and build trust and respect within the project team

applies contingencymanagement techniques to deal with a range of problems and issues that may arise during the project and takes action to address these

evaluates and reflects on own work performance to identify ways in which future project outcomes and benefits to the organisation and individuals can be improved

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure management of projects that are relevant to the candidates current or intended work environment and are of sufficient breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance

Assessment must also ensure access to

a sport and recreation environment that reflects local issues and initiatives in which projects can be planned and implemented

equipment and resources required for the project including support staff equipment and materials

organisational procedures and protocols such as project reporting or recording requirements

sources of information on projectmanagement techniques

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

observation of interacting with project team including allocating tasks and monitoring progress

observation of dealing with contingencies in relation to project deviations and budgets

oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of projectmanagement techniques

thirdparty reports from a supervisor detailing work performance

portfolio containing evidence of project planning and reporting including dealing with contingencies such as project deviations and budget overruns

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

SISXINDA Conduct projects

SISXIND405A Conduct projects.

Guidance information for assessment

Project scope may include:

Resources may include:

Project may include:

Contract requirements may include:

Organisational policies and procedures may include:

Project personnel may include:

Key project milestones may include:

Quality measures may include:

Relevant legislation may include:

Project documentation may include: