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 assist in implementing project life cycle management processes.
It applies to individuals who are project practitioners working in a project support role.
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. Assist in establishing project |
1.1 Identify and clarify project initiation documentation where required 1.2 Establish relationship between the project and broader organisational strategies and goals 1.3 Assist in negotiating and documenting project objectives, outcomes and benefits 1.4 Assist in establishing the project governance structure 1.5 Assist in drafting a project charter for approval |
2. Support project planning and design processes |
2.1 Support breakdown of project objectives into achievable project deliverables 2.2 Assist in identifying project stages, and key requirements for stage completion 2.3 Identify project milestones and map clearly against time and objectives 2.4 Assist in consolidating associated plans and baselines in project management plan 2.5 Support negotiation with relevant stakeholders and project authority to gain approval of project plan |
3. Assist with project control and execution |
3.1 Maintain and update records against project deliverables and plans at required intervals 3.2 Prepare status reports on project progress and identified issues 3.3 Assist with undertaking an impact analysis of proposed changes to the project 3.4 Maintain relevant project logs and registers accurately and regularly to assist with project audit 3.5 Update associated plans to reflect project progress against baselines and approved changes |
4. Assist with project finalisation |
4.1 Assist with project finalisation activities where required 4.2 Prepare project products and associated documentation for handover to client 4.3 Assist in completing financial, legal and contractual obligations where required 4.4 Contribute perspectives on project performance to assist with project review assessments |
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 |
1.1,1.2, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.5, 4.3 |
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Writing |
1.1-1.5, 2.3, 2.4, 3.1-3.5, 4.1-4.4 |
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Oral Communication |
1.3-1.5, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 3.3, 4.1, 4.4 |
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Numeracy |
2.3, 2.4, 4.3 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.2, 2.5, 4.3 |
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Interact with others |
1.3-1.5, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 3.3, 4.1, 4.3, 4.4 |
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Get the work done |
1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5, 4.1, 4.4 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
BSBPMG417 Apply project life cycle management processes |
BSBPMG417A Apply project life cycle management processes |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Minor edits to clarify meaning of Performance Criteria. |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10