Application
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to monitor and report on requirements at a program level including interim, annual and final project reporting.
This unit applies to individuals who take personal responsibility and exercise autonomy in undertaking complex work. They analyse and synthesise information and exercise judgement to complete a range of advanced skilled activities.
No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
Element | Performance criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Review project milestones | 1.1 Log project milestones for approved projects within the program for monitoring 1.2 Use negotiated and approved changes to milestones to adjust the monitoring records |
2. Check progress against milestones | 2.1 Maintain contact with groups and coordinators to monitor project progress against agreed timelines 2.2 Keep records of progress for reporting purposes 2.3 Identify variations from agreed progress for reporting and response purpose 2.4 Submit requests for change in project milestones and timelines for approval as required |
3. Summarise progress | 3.1 Prepare regular progress reports as required by program and agency 3.2 Discuss progress reports with groups, coordinators and others 3.3 Consolidate project reports into program reports as required |
4. Assist groups maintain project timeline | 4.1 Review group activities and resources where required achievement may not or has not been met 4.2 Develop strategies to place the project back onto required plan with coordinator and community group leaders 4.3 Submit documented proposed changes in project for approval by group initially, and then to program and agency requirements |
Evidence of Performance
The candidate must be assessed on their ability to integrate and apply the performance requirements of this unit in a workplace setting. Performance must be demonstrated consistently over time and in a suitable range of contexts.
The candidate must provide evidence that they can:
review project milestones
check progress against milestones
summarise progress
assist groups maintain project timelines
monitor resource usage against the project plan
use industry standard terminology to describe.
Evidence of Knowledge
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge of:
group and regional cultures including diverse groups of people
program and agency reporting requirements
reporting formats
project management
financial reporting
project management computer applications.
Assessment Conditions
Assessors must satisfy current standards for RTOs
Foundation Skills
Foundation Skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.
Range Statement
Sectors
Work (WRK)