Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage the integration of all functions of project management in a program or multiple project context. This covers managing conflicting priorities between projects, directing project managers in re aligning projects within the program, directing the internal environment with the needs and expectations of the external environment, and directing projects within the program throughout their life cycle. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
A program is defined as a set of interrelated projects, each of which has a project manager. Multiple projects (sometimes called a portfolio of projects) refers to a number of projects related in some way and managed by the same person as a program to achieve a common organisational objective/s. For the purposes of this unit someone who manages a suite of projects (a program) will be referred to as a program manager. The functions performed by a project manager to manage integration within individual projects are addressed in BSBPMG501A Manage application of project integrative processes. |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
Not applicable.
Pre-Requisites
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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
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Direct integration of all functions of project management |
1.1. Support project managers in project stakeholder analysis to determine the influence of others on project outcomes 1.2. Analyse, rationalise and integrate the requirements of all projects and the inter-relationships of project management functions to determine agreed, achievable program objectives that align to organisational goals, strategies and objectives as stated in strategic planning documentation 1.3. Review, rationalise and, when approved, integrate project plans into a structured, cohesive program plan for ongoing program management 1.4. Derive integrated program control mechanisms from project plans, to establish program control requirements 1.5. Use project plans to develop consolidated program budgets, schedules and interdependencies, and to identify program risks |
2. Direct the internal project environment to meet external needs and expectations |
2.1. Direct the internal project working environment to ensure project managers' work is conducted effectively throughout multiple, aligned project life cycles 2.2. Establish and maintain links to direct the alignment between projects and organisational objectives within the program 2.3. Evaluate project proposals (scope definitions) against the organisation's strategic objectives 2.4. Coordinate and direct conflicting requirements of individual projects to achieve program objectives 2.5. Modify, where necessary, individual project objectives to achieve overall program objectives 2.6. Coordinate the impact of external environmental influences on individual projects to achieve program objectives |
3. Direct projects throughout project life cycles |
3.1. Direct all project managers to provide project phases, approval points, review points and other milestones, to allow program integration 3.2. Establish project baselines and report progress in relation to these baselines, to measure program performance throughout the business reporting cycle 3.3. Progressively review project baselines to ensure nominated benefits are consistent with organisational expectations 3.4. Direct finalisation plans , procedures and activities to ensure final outcomes are met and that projects meet agreed program objectives 3.5. Review projects finalised in a program management reporting period to evaluate benefits to the business 3.6. Pass on integration management lessons learned to higher project authority and provide feedback for application to other projects |
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:
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skill 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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Project management functions are: |
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Achievable program objectives may include: |
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Internal project working environment may include: |
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External environmental influences may include: |
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Finalisation plans , procedures and activities may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Management and Leadership - Project Management |
Co-requisite units
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