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 direct time management across projects so that key deliverables meet project and program schedules.
It applies to individuals who are program managers, managing a suite of projects (a program).
No licensing, legislative 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. Direct project schedule development |
1.1 Determine from individual project plans the duration, effort, sequence and interdependencies of major activities and milestones to form the basis of the program schedule 1.2 Direct project managers, through use of time management methods, techniques and tools, preferred schedules, time management plans, resource allocation and financial requirements, to enable continuous updating and refining of the program schedule 1.3 Formalise and communicate project schedules to stakeholders, with agreement, as basis for planning, implementation and review of progress |
2. Manage program schedules |
2.1 Develop, implement and modify mechanisms to monitor, control, record and report actual progress in relation to agreed schedule and plans 2.2 Conduct ongoing analysis to identify and forecast variances and trends, and to develop responses, so projects meet their schedules 2.3 Manage durations of key activities and interdependencies between projects to enable financial and resource rationalisation across the program, to meet strategic expectations within the management/reporting period of the program 2.4 Review progress and refine schedules throughout the program life cycle to ensure consistency with changing scope, objectives and constraints related to time and resource availability 2.5 Ensure responses to perceived, potential or actual project schedule changes are authorised, to achieve program objectives |
3. Analyse time management outcomes |
3.1 Review and analyse multiple project and program outcomes from available records and information to determine effectiveness of the schedule and time-management processes 3.2 Pass on lessons learnt to higher project authority and provide feedback for application, planning and implementation of later projects within the program |
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 |
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Writing |
1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2 |
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Oral Communication |
1.3, 3.2 |
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Numeracy |
1.1, 1.2, 2.1-2.3, 3.1 |
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Navigate the world of work |
2.5 |
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Interact with others |
1.2, 1.3, 3.2 |
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Get the work done |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
BSBPMG603 Direct time management of a project program |
BSBPMG603A Direct time management of a project program |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10