Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist with project scheduling activities, the application and monitoring of the agreed schedule and evaluation of time management effectiveness for the project. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
This unit applies to a project team member working under the direction of a project manager with other project team members. The individual may be operating within an organisation or as a consultant. The skills should be applied in the context of multiple complex projects, with the individual operating as part of a specialist project management team. In the context of this unit a complex project is defined as a project which involves:
The functions performed by a worker managing a straightforward project or a section of a larger project where project management is not the main focus of the job role are covered by BSBPMG510A Manage projects. |
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. Assist in the development of project schedules |
1.1. Contribute, within delegated authority , to determining the duration and effort, sequence and dependencies of tasks to meet project objectives 1.2. Use project scheduling tools and techniques to help establish and integrate planned time management aspects of the schedule, resource allocation and financial requirements 1.3. Contribute to the agreement process and communication of the schedule to the client and other stakeholders |
2. Apply agreed schedules |
2.1. Use techniques to measure, record and report progress of activities in relation to agreed schedules and plans 2.2. Record variance between actual and planned progress and report to others for remedial action 2.3. Contribute to forecasting the impact of changes on the schedule and to the analysis of options 2.4. Implement agreed changes to the schedule and update plans as directed to accommodate changing situations throughout the project |
3. Participate in assessing time management outcomes |
3.1. Provide assistance in the review of project outcomes to determine the effectiveness of time management tools, techniques and approaches used 3.2. Report scheduling and time management issues and responses to project manager for application in future 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 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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Delegated authority means: |
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Project scheduling tools and techniques may include: |
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Progress may refer to: |
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Others may include: |
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Review of project outcomes may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Competency field
Competency field |
Management and Leadership - Project Management |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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