Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare to manage project

1.1 Develop project proposal, including specific project management processes from specifications and/or contracts

1.2 Document role of major stakeholders and implications for project

1.3 Develop risk management strategy and present to stakeholders for agreement

1.4 Check for technical compliance of project with relevant standards

1.5 Select project management computer software

1.6 Conduct skills audit of personnel and identify additional training requirements

2. Apply project management processes

2.1 Determine participants’ responsibilities using critical path method (CPM) to draw network diagram

2.2 Sequence and coordinate activities required for specific project

2.3 Determine critical path to optimise timing of project deliverables

2.4 Assess viability of project estimates by preparing budget

2.5 Perform risk analysis to determine factors that may hinder project deliverables

2.6 Assess progress of project with contingencies to manage risks

2.7 Determine any updates and recommendations in agreement with client

2.8 Determine if contract variations are required and make changes

3. Complete work and document activities

3.1 Make provision for commissioning and project completion

3.2 Produce final documentation with recommendations and present to client

3.3 Document and archive project documentation

3.4 Obtain sign off

Skill

Performance Criteria

Description

Reading

1.1,1.4-1.6, 2.1, 2.5, 2.6, 2.8, 3.2

Analyses, interprets and compares a variety of textual material to determine key information and requirements

Writing

1.1, 1.3, 1.6, 2.2, 2.5, 2.7, 2.8, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4

Produces technical documents using a cohesive format to clearly and logically convey a range of information and data

Oral Communication

1.3, 2.7, 3.2

Facilitates discussions using listening and questioning techniques to confirm understanding and obtain required information

Clearly articulates information using relevant language and techniques to obtain a mutually acceptable result

Numeracy

2.2, 2.4

Applies knowledge of mathematical formulas to estimate monetary requirements against a project plan and calculate required timelines against tasks

Navigate the world of work

1.4

Monitors adherence to relevant standards, policies and procedures and considers own role in terms of its contribution to the broader goals of the work environment

Interact with others

1.3, 3.2

Tailors every communication to achieve its purpose, demonstrating a sophisticated understanding of the needs, interests, issues and priorities of each audience

Get the work done

1.1, 1.3, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1-2.7, 3.1, 3.3, 3.4

Recognises and anticipates an increasing range of familiar problems, their symptoms and causes, actively looking for early warning signs and implementing contingency plans

Takes responsibility for high impact decisions in complex situations involving many variables and constraints

Operates from a broad conceptual plan, developing the operational detail in stages, regularly reviewing priorities and performance during implementation, identifying and addressing issues and reallocating resources

Defines benefits, costs, risks and feasibility from a broad range of perspectives, and thinks laterally to redesign aspects to address potential issues

Understands the purposes, specific functions and key features of common digital systems and tools, and operates them effectively to complete routine tasks, adapting some functions to improve personal efficiency