Modification History
Not applicable.
Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to enhance project outcomes through contributing to quality planning, applying quality policies and procedures and contributing to continuous improvement within projects. 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. Contribute to quality planning |
1.1. Contribute to determining quality requirements of project stakeholders 1.2. Contribute to establishing quantifiable quality criteria for project outcomes and objectives 1.3. Source information to locate and interpret quality policy and procedures 1.4. Contribute to the development of quality requirements in the project plan and processes |
2. Apply quality policies and procedures |
2.1. Undertake work under delegated authority to implement quality assurance within the project in accordance with agreed quality standards and guidelines 2.2. Maintain records and documentation in accordance with set procedures to facilitate quality control and to provide an audit trail 2.3. Document and evaluate results of project activities and product performance to determine compliance with agreed quality standards 2.4. Report shortfalls in quality outcomes to others to enable appropriate action to be initiated |
3. Contribute to continuous improvement process |
3.1. Participate in the ongoing review of project outcomes to determine the effectiveness of quality management activities 3.2. Report quality management issues and responses to others 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 skill and knowledge. The following assessment methods 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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Information may include: |
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Delegated authority means: |
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Quality assurance may include: |
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Quality control may include: |
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Others 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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