AUMAMA004
Coordinate automotive project activities


Application

This unit describes the performance outcomes required to coordinate project activities in a broader project, and includes coordinating resources in order to meet project timelines and requirements.

It applies to those in an automotive manufacturing environment.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.


Elements and Performance Criteria

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions section

1. Develop project understanding

1.1 Project plans are reviewed with project leader to identify required outcomes

1.2 Project requirements are reviewed and clarified

1.3 Work instructions, plans and processes are identified

1.4 Resource requirements are identified and tasks allocated to team members

2. Implement project

2.1 Agreed project scope and processes are implemented according to relevant legislation, regulations, codes of practice and workplace procedures

2.2 Progress is recorded and reported according to workplace procedures and requirements

3. Monitor and coordinate project

3.1 Team members are supported to ensure that the outcomes of project activities and timelines are met

3.2 Record-keeping systems are monitored to ensure that they are maintained by the team members

4. Coordinate project follow-up activities

4.1 Project activity, outcomes and processes are reviewed with stakeholders against the project plan and scope

4.2 Delivery of project activity reports is monitored to ensure that reports are complete

4.3 Project leader is assisted in assembling data and issues for inclusion in project final report

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance.

Skills

Description

Reading skills to:

interpret and review the project plan

interpret instructions and plans, relevant legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice, established safe practices and workplace procedures.

Writing skills to:

record and report project progress.

Oral communication skills to:

communicate with project team members and key stakeholders

discuss project plan with team leader and clarify project requirements

allocate tasks to team members

verbally report progress and talk to team members to ensure that they are supported.

Numeracy skills to:

determine project timelines

calculate budgets and costs

calculate material requirements.

Digital literacy skills to:

use computers and computer software, such as email, databases, spreadsheets and word processing.

Planning and organising skills to:

set up processes and procedures to ensure that timelines, budgets and risk management plans are followed.

Problem-solving skills to:

manage problems as they arise.

Teamwork skills to:

work effectively with diverse team members

actively support team members

ensure that team members are contributing to the project.


Range Statement

This section specifies work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below.

Project leader must include:

person with authority to undertake the project and to realise project's objectives, and contribute to the project design, further design, prioritisation, and resources.

Project requirements must include:

budget

project risk management plans

timelines.

Stakeholders must include:

corporate resource and budget managers

design engineers

trial operators.


Sectors

Management, Leadership and Supervision


Competency Field

Manufacturing - Common