The Evidence Guide provides advice to inform and support appropriate assessment of this unit. It contains an overview of the assessment requirements followed by identification of specific aspects of evidence that will need to be addressed in determining competence. The Evidence Guide is an integral part of the unit and should be read and interpreted in conjunction with the other components of competency. Assessment must reflect the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the parent Training Package.
Overview of Assessment Requirements
A person who demonstrates competency in this standard must be able to provide evidence that they have successfully managed projects - either a straightforward project or a section of a larger project.
This evidence will cover the application of project management skills and the meeting of timelines, quality standards, budgetary limits and other requirements set for the project.
Specific Evidence Requirements
Required knowledge and understanding include:
organisational policies and procedures that may impact on the project and management of the project, for example:
- OHS
- procurement
- human resources
- quality standards
- risk assessment
organisational structure and lines of authority and communication within the organisation
how the project relates to organisation's overall mission, goals, objectives and operations
available learning and development options external and internal to organisation
Required skills and attributes include:
ability to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and physical and mental abilities
communication and negotiation skills
written and verbal communication skills
ability to relate to team members and delegating authority, clients and customers as appropriate
personal time management skills
budget review and monitoring skills
leadership and management skills
use of project management tools
application of quality management skills including testing and auditing as appropriate
attributes:
- attention to detail
- thoroughness
- communicative
- accuracy
Key competencies or generic skills relevant to this unit
The seven key competencies represent generic skills considered essential for effective work participation. Innovation skills represent a further area of generic competence. The bracketed numbering indicates the performance level required in this unit:
Level (1) represents the competence to undertake tasks effectively
Level (2) represents the competence to manage tasks
Level (3) represents the competence to use concepts for evaluating and reshaping tasks.
The bulleted points provide examples of how the key competencies can be applied for this unit.
Communicating ideas and information (2)
written and verbal communication skills for report writing, documenting project, working with team members and stakeholders
negotiating and consulting with team members, stakeholders
Collecting, analysing and organising information (2)
gathering information associated with planning, monitoring and evaluating project
Planning and organising activities (2)
scheduling required for project
supervising project team
Working in a team (3)
leading project team
liaising with other enterprise personnel including management, funding bodies, customers/clients, stakeholders involved in project
Using mathematical ideas and techniques (1)
applying basic numerical skills for managing finances associated with project and procurement activity
using basic numerical skills to develop schedules for project
Solving problems (2)
identifying potential problems that may arise in project
addressing problems arising in project
Using technology (1)
using word processing packages to complete necessary documentation
using spreadsheets or other relevant project management software and tools
Innovation skills (2)
determining lessons learnt from project to apply to future projects
Products that could be used as evidence include:
project plans
emails, letters, financial statements, other documentation relating to project management and execution
project reports
samples, prototypes, other physical products produced in project
reports of lessons learnt from review process
Processes that could be used as evidence include:
how project scope and other relevant documentation was accessed
how project stakeholders were defined
how risk management plan was developed and implemented
how resources were determined and accessed
how project plan was formulated
how project team members were led in managing project
how project was monitored and managed
how project was finalised and closure effected
how project was reviewed
Resource implications for assessment include:
access to workplace project documentation
reports from third parties consulted in managing projects
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires:
that where assessment is part of a learning experience, evidence will need to be collected over a period of time, involving both formative and summative assessment
at least three examples of projects managed by the assessee
assessment may be through simulated project based activity or actual development and implementation of contracting arrangements
Integrated competency assessment:
this unit can be assessed alone or as part of an integrated assessment activity involving other relevant common business and frontline management units associated with customer service delivery, teamwork, documentation and organising own work.
The Evidence Guide provides advice to inform and support appropriate assessment of this unit. It contains an overview of the assessment requirements followed by identification of specific aspects of evidence that will need to be addressed in determining competence. The Evidence Guide is an integral part of the unit and should be read and interpreted in conjunction with the other components of competency. Assessment must reflect the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the parent Training Package.
Overview of Assessment Requirements
A person who demonstrates competency in this standard must be able to provide evidence that they have successfully managed projects - either a straightforward project or a section of a larger project.
This evidence will cover the application of project management skills and the meeting of timelines, quality standards, budgetary limits and other requirements set for the project.
Specific Evidence Requirements
Required knowledge and understanding include:
organisational policies and procedures that may impact on the project and management of the project, for example:
- OHS
- procurement
- human resources
- quality standards
- risk assessment
organisational structure and lines of authority and communication within the organisation
how the project relates to organisation's overall mission, goals, objectives and operations
available learning and development options external and internal to organisation
Required skills and attributes include:
ability to relate to people from a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and physical and mental abilities
communication and negotiation skills
written and verbal communication skills
ability to relate to team members and delegating authority, clients and customers as appropriate
personal time management skills
budget review and monitoring skills
leadership and management skills
use of project management tools
application of quality management skills including testing and auditing as appropriate
attributes:
- attention to detail
- thoroughness
- communicative
- accuracy
Key competencies or generic skills relevant to this unit
The seven key competencies represent generic skills considered essential for effective work participation. Innovation skills represent a further area of generic competence. The bracketed numbering indicates the performance level required in this unit:
Level (1) represents the competence to undertake tasks effectively
Level (2) represents the competence to manage tasks
Level (3) represents the competence to use concepts for evaluating and reshaping tasks.
The bulleted points provide examples of how the key competencies can be applied for this unit.
Communicating ideas and information (2)
written and verbal communication skills for report writing, documenting project, working with team members and stakeholders
negotiating and consulting with team members, stakeholders
Collecting, analysing and organising information (2)
gathering information associated with planning, monitoring and evaluating project
Planning and organising activities (2)
scheduling required for project
supervising project team
Working in a team (3)
leading project team
liaising with other enterprise personnel including management, funding bodies, customers/clients, stakeholders involved in project
Using mathematical ideas and techniques (1)
applying basic numerical skills for managing finances associated with project and procurement activity
using basic numerical skills to develop schedules for project
Solving problems (2)
identifying potential problems that may arise in project
addressing problems arising in project
Using technology (1)
using word processing packages to complete necessary documentation
using spreadsheets or other relevant project management software and tools
Innovation skills (2)
determining lessons learnt from project to apply to future projects
Products that could be used as evidence include:
project plans
emails, letters, financial statements, other documentation relating to project management and execution
project reports
samples, prototypes, other physical products produced in project
reports of lessons learnt from review process
Processes that could be used as evidence include:
how project scope and other relevant documentation was accessed
how project stakeholders were defined
how risk management plan was developed and implemented
how resources were determined and accessed
how project plan was formulated
how project team members were led in managing project
how project was monitored and managed
how project was finalised and closure effected
how project was reviewed
Resource implications for assessment include:
access to workplace project documentation
reports from third parties consulted in managing projects
Validity and sufficiency of evidence requires:
that where assessment is part of a learning experience, evidence will need to be collected over a period of time, involving both formative and summative assessment
at least three examples of projects managed by the assessee
assessment may be through simulated project based activity or actual development and implementation of contracting arrangements
Integrated competency assessment:
this unit can be assessed alone or as part of an integrated assessment activity involving other relevant common business and frontline management units associated with customer service delivery, teamwork, documentation and organising own work.