• BSBPMG401A - Apply project scope management techniques

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BSBPMG401A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Apply project scope management techniques

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency BSBPMG401A - Apply project scope management techniques
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to contribute to the control of a project's scope by assisting with the identification of objectives, deliverables, constraints, assumptions and outcomes; and by applying controls once the project has commenced.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to a project team member working under the direction of a project manager with other project team members. The individual may be operating within an organisation or as a consultant. The skills should be applied in the context of multiple complex projects, with the individual operating as part of a specialist project management team.In the context of this unit a complex project is defined as a project which involves:a comprehensive and multi faceted project plana formal internal or external communications strategya dedicated and diverse project budget multiple administrative componentsmultiple operational componentsa wide range of stakeholdersa project operations team.The functions performed by a worker managing a straightforward project or a section of a larger project where project management is not the main focus of the job role are covered by BSBPMG510A Manage projects.The functions performed by a project manager to manage the scope of the whole project are addressed in BSBPMG502A Manage project scope.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Management and Leadership - Project Management
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Contribute to scope definition
  • Contribute to the identification of project deliverables
  • Contribute to the identification of measurable outcomes to enable evaluation of project performance
  • Contribute to the development of the scope management plan
       
Element: Apply project scope controls
  • Undertake work in accordance with agreed project management plan and by using established change control procedures and performance measurement procedures
  • Monitor and control aspects of project scope and communicate instances of non-compliance with overall scope to the project manager and other team members
  • Measure progress to determine potential, perceived and actual scope changes
  • Appropriately report scope changes
  • Provide assistance in the review of project outcomes to determine the effectiveness of initial and subsequent scope management approaches
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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:

knowledge of project scope management methodologies

participation in the definition and management of scope in relation to multiple complex projects.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to project documentation which includes information about project scope and project team involvement.

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:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate

analysis of responses addressing different project scope management scenarios

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of strategies for managing project scope and their application to different situations

assessment of contribution to the development of the scope management plan

evaluation of progress measured to determine potential, perceived and actual scope changes.

Guidance information for assessment

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

other units from the Certificate IV in Project Management.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

literacy skills sufficient to interpret potentially complex project plans and documentation

planning and organisational skills to monitor and respond to compliance issues and to measure progress against agreed objectives

teamwork and communication skills to liaise with other members of the project team on a range of project scope management issues and challenges.

Required knowledge

elements which make up a project scope management plan

methods for measuring work outcomes and progress against plans

factors likely to impact on project scope

methods for segmenting and documenting the work of a project.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Project deliverables may include:

products, outputs and services defined within the project scope

Scope management plan may include:

constraints, assumptions and exclusions

deliverables, activities and tasks

project benefits and outcomes

project objectives

work organisation and/or product breakdown structures

Change control procedures may include:

adjusting designated project documentation, for example plans, schedules, directives, guidelines and instructions which include change instructions, change request procedures and nominated change authorities

identifying designated elements of the project liable to change, for example finance and duration of tasks

Performance measurement procedures may include:

using tools and techniques to manage and measure project progress in terms of time and resources

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Contribute to the identification of project deliverables 
Contribute to the identification of measurable outcomes to enable evaluation of project performance 
Contribute to the development of the scope management plan 
Undertake work in accordance with agreed project management plan and by using established change control procedures and performance measurement procedures 
Monitor and control aspects of project scope and communicate instances of non-compliance with overall scope to the project manager and other team members 
Measure progress to determine potential, perceived and actual scope changes 
Appropriately report scope changes 
Provide assistance in the review of project outcomes to determine the effectiveness of initial and subsequent scope management approaches 

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