Manage project quality

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver BSBPMG513A, 'Manage project quality'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Manage project quality' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Determine quality requirements

1.1 Determine quality objectives and standards with input from stakeholders

1.2 Document in a quality-management plan the quality metrics for project and product output

1.3 Select established quality-management methods, techniques and tools to resolve quality issues

1.4 Distribute, discuss and support quality requirements with project team and stakeholders

1.5 Include agreed quality requirements in the project management plan and implement as basis for performance measurement

2. Implement quality processes

2.1 Undertake quality-assurance audit of project processes for compliance with agreed plans

2.2 Assess quality control of project and product output according to agreed quality specifications

2.3 Identify causes of variance to quality metrics and undertake remedial action

2.4 Maintain a quality management system to enable accurate and timely recording of quality audit data

3. Implement project quality improvements

3.1 Review processes and implement agreed changes continually throughout the project life cycle to ensure continuous quality improvement

3.2 Review project outcomes against performance requirements to determine the effectiveness of quality-management processes and procedures

3.3 Identify and document lessons learned and recommended improvements


Qualifications and Skillsets

BSBPMG513A appears in the following qualifications:

  • BSB51413 - Diploma of Project Management
  • RII50513 - Diploma of Civil Construction Design
  • RII50413 - Diploma of Civil Construction Management