Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage time during projects. It involves determining and implementing the project schedule, and assessing time management outcomes.
It applies to individuals responsible for managing and leading a project in an organisation, business, or as a consultant.
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. Determine project schedule | 1.1 Develop work breakdown structure with sufficient detail to enable effective planning and control 1.2 Estimate duration and effort, sequence and dependencies of tasks, to achieve project deliverables 1.3 Use project scheduling tools and techniques to identify schedule impact on project time management, resource requirements, costs and risks 1.4 Contribute to achieving an agreed schedule baseline and communication of the schedule to stakeholders |
2. Implement project schedule | 2.1 Implement mechanisms to measure, record and report progress of activities according to agreed schedule 2.2 Conduct ongoing analysis to identify baseline variance 2.3 Analyse and forecast impact of changes to the schedule 2.4 Review progress throughout project life cycle and implement agreed schedule changes 2.5 Develop responses to potential or actual schedule changes and implement them to maintain project objectives |
3. Assess time management outcomes | 3.1 Review schedule performance records to determine effectiveness of time management activities 3.2 Identify and document time management issues and recommend improvements |
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, 2.1-2.4, 3.1 | Identifies, interprets and analyses textual information obtained from a range of sources |
Writing | 1.1, 2.1, 2.4, 2.5, 3.2 | Drafts and develops documentation required for project scheduling and reporting using appropriate formats and language |
Oral Communication | 1.4, 2.5 | Participates in a verbal exchanges using clear and detailed language and appropriate non-verbal features to convey expectations and advise others on progress |
Numeracy | 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1-2.5 | Calculates time requirements for project scheduling Uses basic mathematical formula to determine costs and other necessary resources |
Interact with others | 1.4, 2.5 | Actively identifies requirements of important communication exchanges, selecting appropriate channels, format, tone and content to suit purpose and audience |
Get the work done | 1.1-1.4, 2.1-2.5, 3.1, 3.2 | Plans and schedules complex activities, monitors implementation and manages relevant communication Monitors actions against goals, adjusting plans and resources where necessary Uses analytical skills to review and evaluate process and decide on future improvements Uses digital applications to access, organise, integrate and share relevant information in effective ways |
Sectors
Management and Leadership – Project Management