Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to perform the activities associated with the administrative aspects of a project, such as measurement, monitoring, reporting, and winding up the project on completion. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
The unit focuses on the administration requirements within any project undertaken under the supervision of an experienced project manager. The administrative skills are applied within the context of a project environment. The unit does not apply to project managers or specialist project managers. For specialist project managers, the units of competency in the Project Management competency field will be applicable. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
Prerequisite units |
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Plan project administration |
1.1. Identify and record the purpose, scope and objectives of projects 1.2. Develop project plans identifying project activities and key administrative milestones and timelines in accordance with the requirements of the project brief / contract and in consultation with stakeholders 1.3. Identify and address factors that affect timeframes in project planning to ensure timeframes are realistic and achievable 1.4. Link project budgets to key outcomes within projects and incorporate reporting mechanisms to ensure payments are made / received as outcomes are achieved 1.5. Identify monitoring and reporting arrangements for project activities and budgets within project plans in accordance with organisational, statutory and auditing requirements |
2. Coordinate project administration |
2.1. Allocate and monitor tasks and resources in accordance with project requirements 2.2. Detail project expenditure in financial control systems, and monitor against project budgets in accordance with project plan 2.3. Monitor project timeframes and milestones and report to designated person/s in accordance with organisational requirements 2.4. Maintain project records in accordance with project and organisational requirements |
3. Finalise and review project administration |
3.1. Identify and complete procedures for winding up projects in accordance with statutory, organisational and auditing requirements 3.2. Review project administration against project plan and measure and report outcomes in accordance with organisational and task requirements |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure access to:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Projects may include: |
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Project activities may include: |
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Key administrative milestones may relate to: |
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Requirements of the project brief / contract may include: |
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Monitoring and reporting arrangements may include: |
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Allocating tasks and resources may include: |
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Expenditure may include: |
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Monitored timeframes and milestones may include and/or require: |
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Procedures for winding up projects may include: |
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Measured outcomes may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Administration - General Administration |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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