Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare to plan project.
- OHS processes and procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood.
- Established techniques for project planning are reviewed are adopted in accordance with organisation policies.
- The extent of the project is established from design brief, specification and/or other relevant documentation and from discussions with appropriate person(s).
- Develop project plan proposal.
- Estimated plant, material, labour and other costs are sought and obtained from appropriate person(s) in accordance with organisation policies and procedures.
- Project budget is established from estimated plant, material, labour and other costs in accordance with organisation policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of critical path analysis is applied to developing workflow strategies.
- Sources and availability of materials and human resources needed for the project are established in accordance with organisation policies and procedures.
- Risk management strategies are sought and obtained for incorporating into the project plan.
- Project plan is reviewed against all inputs and adjusted to rectify any anomalies.
- Project plan proposal is documented in accordance with organisation policies and procedures.
- Obtain approval for project plan.
- Project plan is presented and discussed with person(s) of higher authority.
- Alterations to the project plan resulting from the presentation/discussion are negotiated with person(s) of higher authority within the constraints of organisation’s policy.
- Final project plan is documented and approval obtained from appropriate person(s).