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 human resource organisation and staffing across a program, direct project managers in relation to staff performance, and to provide leadership within the program.
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 human resources management planning |
1.1 Direct human resource requirement analysis for projects to determine numbers and skill levels required for overall program 1.2 Direct stakeholder assessment to establish a basis for stakeholder management within projects and overall program 1.3 Direct responsibility assignment for project activities and tasks, and establish authorisation protocols |
2. Manage program organisation and staffing |
2.1 Determine resource requirements for projects in consultation with project managers and appropriate stakeholders, to establish program staffing levels, allocation to projects and required competencies 2.2 Direct project organisation and structure to optimise alignment of individual and group competencies within projects 2.3 Direct recruitment of staff for allocation to projects or reallocation within the organisation, within agreed delegated authority, to meet competency requirements throughout the program 2.4 Direct project managers’ use of human resources management (HRM) methods, techniques and tools, and modify for program requirements 2.5 Utilise organisational HRM system and HRM processes across projects |
3. Direct project staff performance management |
3.1 Obtain agreement on performance measurement criteria for clarity of roles and responsibilities and ongoing assessment 3.2 Ensure systems for ongoing development and training of personnel across the program are established and implemented by project managers 3.3 Measure individuals’ performance against agreed criteria and authorise actions to overcome shortfalls in performance and encourage career progression |
4. Provide overall leadership to project teams |
4.1 Manage a system of continuous improvement of staff to enhance program effectiveness 4.2 Analyse individual and team performance and morale levels and take action where necessary 4.3 Direct procedures for interpersonal communication, counselling and conflict resolution by project managers, and review results to maintain and promote a positive working environment 4.4 Identify and positively manage intra-organisational and intra-project conflict to maximise achievement of program objectives 4.5 Aggregate HRM lessons learnt for application in planning and, where appropriate, pass on information to others for consideration in strategic planning and direction |
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, 3.3 |
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Writing |
1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.3, 4.5 |
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Oral Communication |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 |
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Numeracy |
1.1, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1, 4.2 |
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Interact with others |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 |
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Get the work done |
1.1-1.3, 2.2-2.5, 3.1, 3.3, 4.1, 4.2 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
BSBPMG606 Direct human resources management of a project program |
BSBPMG606A Direct human resources management of a project program |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent unit |
Links
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