Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to link people, ideas and information at all stages in the project life cycle. Project communication management ensures timely and appropriate generation, collection, dissemination, storage and disposal of project information through formal structures and processes.
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.
Unit Sector
Management and Leadership – Project Management
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. Plan information and communication processes |
1.1 Identify, analyse and document information requirements, with input from stakeholders, as the basis for communication planning 1.2 Develop, within delegated authority, an agreed communication management plan to support achievement of project objectives 1.3 Establish and maintain a designated project-management information system to ensure quality, validity, timeliness and integrity of information and communication |
2. Implement project information and communication processes |
2.1 Manage generation, gathering, storage, retrieval, analysis and dissemination of information by project staff and stakeholders 2.2 Implement, modify, monitor and control designated information-validation processes to optimise quality and accuracy of data 2.3 Implement and maintain appropriate communication networks 2.4 Identify and resolve communication and information-management system issues |
3. Assess information and communication outcomes |
3.1 Finalise and archive records according to agreed project information ownership and control requirements 3.2.Review project outcomes to determine effectiveness of management information and communication processes and procedures 3.3 Identify and document lessons learned and recommended improvements for application in future projects |
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 |
1.1-1.3, 3.1, 3.2 |
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Writing |
1.1-1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 3.3 |
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Oral Communication |
1.1, 1.2 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.2 |
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Interact with others |
1.1, 1.2 |
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Get the work done |
1.1-1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.2 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
BSBPMG516 Manage project information and communication |
BSBPMG516A Manage project information and communication |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10