Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to direct the scope of projects within a program or multiple projects context. It covers the management of project authorisations and defining, planning and managing the program scope. 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 scope within individual projects are addressed in BSBPMG502A Manage project scope. |
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. Authorise projects |
1.1. Analyse needs , in consultation with client and relevant stakeholders, to justify each project and to designate project managers 1.2. Conduct project selection and prioritisation within guidelines provided by, or under the direction of, a relevant (governance) authority 1.3. Make project authorisation recommendations to relevant authority as the basis for future project management activity, and commitment of resources and effort |
2. Define and plan program scope |
2.1. Define projects' objectives, major deliverables and resource requirements at the project and program level, and confirm them with the governance group or relevant authority 2.2. Determine and agree measurable project outcomes and benefits to enable quantified evaluation of program performance 2.3. Develop, agree on and communicate scope definition, scope management strategies and plans 2.4. Align program scope to business requirements and organisational strategy |
3. Manage program scope |
3.1. Conduct regular program reviews to measure project performance and to ensure that stated program and business/strategic objectives are met 3.2. Establish and maintain change management system to form the basis of ongoing scope management 3.3. Conduct reviews of scope changes and take action to ensure that project and program objectives are achieved or modified 3.4. Measure project outcomes against defined program scope and aligned strategic objectives 3.5. Communicate results of program outcomes to relevant authority 3.6. Pass on scope management lessons learned to higher project authority for application in planning and implementation of later projects within the program |
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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Needs may be: |
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Project authorisation recommendations may include: |
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Scope management may include: |
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Project performance may include: |
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Change management system may include: |
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Reviews of scope changes 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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