The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statements

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered

Assessment must confirm sufficient knowledge of conducting projects in the work environment

Assessment of performance should be over a period of time covering two categories of project from the Range Statements and all categories of other variables that are applicable in the learners work environment

In particular assessment must confirm the ability to

plan a project effectively

apply occupational health and safety standards and other relevant statutory requirements and codes of practice

allocate and coordinate the work of other colleagues assisting with the project

apply the organisations documentation and reporting procedures and policies

monitor timelines milestones and budgets

effectively use oral and written communication to maintain communication regarding project progress to all relevant staff

identify and resolve conflict within area of responsibility

apply time and resource planning and management skills

meet project timelines within project budget

ensure wind up procedures such as auditing take place

Interdependent assessment of units

This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following units

BSBCMNA Exercise initiative in a business environment

BSBCMN301A Exercise initiative in a business environment

This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following units

BSBCMNA Develop work priorities

BSBCMN402A Develop work priorities

For the purpose of integrated assessment this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following units

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Required knowledge and skills

Required knowledge

Knowledge of organisations policies and procedures particularly in regard to engaging internal and external services

Relevant occupational health and safety legislation pertaining to application within the workplace

Relevant statutory requirements and codes of practice

Environmental policiesrequirements

Quality assurance and control principles

Project management techniques

Organisations financial recording and reporting requirements

Required skills

Communication skills to effectively consult with project members and circulate information on project progress

Ability to define and monitor objectives of the project group

Coordination skills to manage project resource within timelines and budget

Liaison and negotiation skills to deal with internal and external service providers

Planning skills to develop the stages of the project

Problem solving skills to propose solutions from a range of possible solutions

Ability to relate to people form a range of social cultural and ethnic backgrounds and physical and mental abilities

Literacy and numeracy skills in regard to onsite and project documentation and use of computer applications

Resource implications

Physical resources assessment of this competency requires access to

a work environment with a project to be planned and implemented

Human resources assessment of this competency will require human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines That is assessors or persons within the assessment team must

be competent in this unit but preferably be competentin the unit at the above level

be competent in this unit, but preferably be competentin the unit at the above level

be current in their knowledge and understanding of the industry through provision of evidence of professional activity in the relevant area

have attained the mandatory competency requirements for assessors under the Australian Quality Training Framework AQTF as specified in Standard of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations

Consistency in performance

Competence in this unit must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance over the Range Statements and contexts applicable to the work environment

Context for assessment

This unit of competency must be assessed in the context of a sport or recreation activity For valid and reliable assessment the sport or recreation activity should closely replicate the work environment The environment should be safe with the hazards circumstances and equipment likely to be encountered in a real workplace

This unit of competency should be assessed through the observation of processes and procedures oral andor written questioning on required knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes

Where performance is not directly observed andor is required to be demonstrated over a period of time andor in a number of locations any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues supervisors clients or other appropriate persons

KEY COMPETENCIES

Collect AnalyseampOrganise Information

Communicate IdeasampInformation

PlanampOrganise Activities

Work with Othersampin Teams

Use Mathematical IdeasampTechniques

Solve Problems

Use Technology

These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices

The three levels of performance and denote the level of competency required to perform the task

Use routine approaches

Select from routine approaches

Establish new approaches

Collecting analysing and organising information To plan implement coordinate and review the project in accordance with the project outline

Communicating ideas and information Facilitate communication processes between colleagues and all relevant personnel on the project management team

Planning and organising activities Plan prepare and conduct project

Working with teams and others Allocatemonitor tasks and identify relevant personnel who should be informed on progress of the project

Using mathematical ideas and techniques To monitor and control project budget

Solving problems Identify deviations from the project plan and develop contingency management plans within own area of responsibility

Using technology Use project planning software

Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for advice on how to use the Key Competencies

Contract requirements

Key milestones

Measurements of outcomes

Monitoring and reporting arrangements

Monitor timeframes

Procedures for winding up a project

Project

Project activities

Project variables

Resources

Service providers