Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to the control of a project's scope by assisting with identifying its objectives, deliverables, constraints, assumptions and outcomes; and by applying controls once the project has commenced.
It applies to individuals who are project practitioners working in a project support role.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements 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. Contribute to defining project scope | 1.1 Review project initiation documentation and assist in identifying project objectives and requirements 1.2 Contribute to identifying project deliverables 1.3 Contribute to identifying measurable outcomes to enable evaluation of project performance 1.4 Contribute to developing and documenting the scope management plan 1.5 Assist in obtaining agreement to scope from relevant project authority |
2. Apply project scope controls | 2.1 Undertake work according to agreed project scope management plan and by using established change control procedures and performance measurement procedures 2.2 Communicate instances of non-compliance with overall scope to the project manager and other team members |
3. Contribute to review of scope controls | 3.1 Measure progress to determine potential, perceived and actual scope changes 3.2 Appropriately report scope changes 3.3 Assist in review of project outcomes to determine effectiveness of initial and subsequent scope management approaches |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.1 | Interprets and analyses complex texts |
Writing | 1.4, 1.5, 3.2 | Develops and amends plans and associated documentation using appropriate organisational formats and vocabulary |
Oral Communication | 1.2-1.5, 2.2 | Interacts effectively in verbal exchanges, using clear language to convey information, and active listening and questioning to clarify understanding |
Numeracy | 1.3, 3.1 | Selects and applies a range of mathematical and problem-solving strategies to develop timelines and monitor progress |
Interact with others | 1.2-1.5, 2.2 | Uses appropriate communication practices in a range of work contexts Collaborates and cooperates with others to achieve shared goals |
Get the work done | 2.1, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 | Plans and organises tasks required to monitor and report on project implementation Analyses outcomes to identify future improvements |
Sectors
Management and Leadership – Project Management