training.gov.au

Mapping	Notes	Date
Supersedes BSBPMG502A - Manage project scope	New unit code. Revised and updated unit descriptor and application of unit section. New element wording. New performance criterion 1.3. Removed performance criterion 3.3. Substantially rewritten and clarified performance criteria. Removed ‘self-management’ from required skills. Expanded and updated required knowledge section. Substantially expanded and updated range statement. Updated and clarified evidence guide. Removed assessment requirement for ‘multiple complex projects’.	17/Mar/2013
Is superseded by and equivalent to BSBPMG511 - Manage project scope	Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages	24/Mar/2015

Release	Release date
1 1 (this release)	18/Mar/2013

CodeSort Table listing Training packages that include this unit by the Code column	TitleSort Table listing Training packages that include this unit by the Title column	Release
BSB07 - Business Services Training Package	Business Services Training Package	8.0-9.0
RII - Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package	Resources and Infrastructure Industry Training Package	1.0-1.4

CodeSort Table listing Qualifications that include this unit by the Code column	TitleSort Table listing Qualifications that include this unit by the Title column	Usage Recommendation	Release
BSB50807 - Diploma of International Business	Diploma of International Business	Superseded	4
BSB51413 - Diploma of Project Management	Diploma of Project Management	Superseded	1-2
RII50413 - Diploma of Civil Construction Management	Diploma of Civil Construction Management	Superseded	1-4
Refresh information in 'Table listing Qualifications that include this unit' Navigate to first page in table listing Qualifications that include this unit.Navigate to previous page in table listing Qualifications that include this unit. Navigate to page 1 in table listing Qualifications that include this unit Navigate to the next page in table listing Qualifications that include this unit.Navigate to the last page in table listing Qualifications that include this unit. Items per page 10 \| 20 \| 50 \| 100 Displaying items 1 - 3 of 3

CodeSort Table listing Accredited courses that have this unit in the completion mapping by the Code column	TitleSort Table listing Accredited courses that have this unit in the completion mapping by the Title column	Status
52718WA - Diploma of Maintenance Management	Diploma of Maintenance Management	Non-Current

Scheme	Code	Classification value
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	080315	Project Management

Scheme	Code	Classification value	Start date	End date
ASCED Module/Unit of Competency Field of Education Identifier	080315	Project Management	03/Oct/2013

Modification History

Release

Comments

Release 1

This version first released with BSB07 Business Services Training Package Version 8.0.

Replaces BSBPMG502A Manage project scope.

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to determine and manage project scope. It involves obtaining project authorisation, developing a scope-management plan, and managing the application of project scope controls.

Application of the Unit

This unit applies to those responsible for managing and leading a project in an organisation, business or as a consultant.

The project manager operates within assigned authority levels, and is responsible for own performance and the performance of others.

The project manager may undertake the work in the context of an organisational program and/or portfolio of projects.

This unit has generic application for projects in a range of industries, organisations and contexts.

In the context of this unit a project is defined as involving:

a comprehensive, detailed and integrated project management plan
a formal communications plan
a dedicated and project-based budget
formal and planned engagement with a wide range of stakeholders
a documented risk, issues and change-management methodology
a quality plan with assurance and control processes
a project team-based environment.

Licensing/Regulatory Information

No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

Pre-Requisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills Information

This unit contains employability skills.

Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content

Element	Performance Criteria
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

1. Conduct project authorisation activities

1.1 Develop and confirm procedures for project authorisation with an appropriate authority

1.2 Obtain authorisation to expend resources

1.3 Confirm project delegations and authorities in project governance arrangements

2. Define project scope

2.1 Identify, negotiate and document project boundaries

2.2 Establish measurable project benefits, outcomes and outputs

2.3 Establish a shared understanding of the desired project outcomes with relevant stakeholders

2.4 Document scope-management plan

3. Manage project scope-control process

3.1 Implement agreed scope-management procedures and processes

3.2 Manage the impact of scope changes within established time, cost and quality constraints according to change-control procedures

3.3 Identify and document scope-management issues and recommend improvements for future projects

Required Skills and Knowledge

This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.

Required skills

literacy skills to interpret and analyse complex project plans and documentation
negotiation skills to address changes to scope with a range of stakeholders
planning and organising skills to:

monitor scope
respond to potential and actual changes

problem-solving and analytical skills to address project scope-management issues and challenges.

Required knowledge

components of a project scope-management plan
factors likely to impact on project scope
formal change-control processes
methods for measuring work outcomes and progress against plans
methods for segmenting and documenting a work breakdown structure
problem areas likely to be encountered in scope management
procedures for reporting scope change
project life cycle and the significance of scope management
project management tools used for managing scope
role and responsibilities of the project manager in relation to project planning
types of project initiation documentation.

Evidence Guide

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.

Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit	Evidence of the following is essential: demonstrating scope management for a project of sufficient complexity knowledge of scope-management plans, tools, issues and likely challenges.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Assessment must ensure: access to workplace documentation used to document and manage project scope consideration of feedback from project stakeholders regarding the management of project scope.
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: direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third-party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of strategies for managing project scope and their application in different situations analysis of responses in addressing case studies and scenarios that present project scope-management issues and problems observation of demonstrated techniques in negotiating changes to scope review of scope-management plan assessment of documentation related to scope-management issues and recommended improvements.
Guidance information for assessment	Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

Range Statement

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.

Project authorisation may:	already have been decided before involvement of the project manager be in the form of a scope statement briefly explaining why the project has been formed, what it hopes to achieve and how success will be measured be required at a number of critical review points during the project.
Appropriate authority may include:	client, owner, sponsor, senior executive or other individual or group vested with the authority to make decisions regarding the project having the capacity to make decisions regarding commitment of funds, resources and priorities.
Project delegations and authorities may include:	consultative expectations degree of line authority with project team finance expenditure limits procurement delegations required organisational procedures.
Boundaries may include:	assumptions constraints exclusions inclusions principal work activities product specification project deliverables project objectives scope of works work breakdown structure.
Relevant stakeholders may include:	clients decision makers internal and external parties sponsors team members.
Scope management may include:	determining that a scope change has occurred or is about to occur identifying and reporting scope creep identifying factors influencing changes to scope implementing agreed scope changes monitoring and reporting the effect of scope changes on other areas and on achievement of project objectives refining scope progressively throughout the project life cycle seeking authorisation for changes to project scope.
Change-control procedures may include:	formal agreements, for example contracts, subcontracts and memoranda of understanding major elements of the project likely to change, for example design, engineering and finance project documentation, including plans, schedules, statements, directives, guidelines and instructions.

Unit Sector(s)

Management and Leadership – Project Management

Unit of competency details

BSBPMG511A - Manage project scope (Release 1)

Summary

Training packages that include this unit

Qualifications that include this unit

Accredited courses that have this unit in the completion mapping

Classifications

Classification history

Content