Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release 1 |
This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 7.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish parameters and enable a program to be undertaken effectively. It includes establishing both what the program will accomplish and how it will do so.
The unit applies to individuals who are program managers and those managing a suite of projects (a program). They operate within assigned authority levels, are responsible for own performance and sometimes the performance of others.
Individuals in this role may be operating within an organisation, business or as a consultant.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Business Competence – 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. Envision the desired future state |
1.1 Identify program procurements, scope, timeline, budget, client expectations and organisational goals 1.2 Define and agree on description of the desired future state with pertinent stakeholders 1.3 Identify and explore with relevant stakeholders gaps between current state and desired future state 1.4 Identify and evaluate internal and external factors and issues likely to cause changes to the desired future state 1.5 Agree on desired future state and confirm alignment with expected benefits |
2. Shape and sustain the program execution approach |
2.1 Identify program execution approach 2.2 Identify, monitor and evaluate internal and external factors and issues likely to cause changes to program execution approach 2.3 Review and make changes to program execution approach and confirm alignment with expected benefits 2.4 Communicate with relevant stakeholders changes required to transition from current state to future state and agree approach |
3. Establish program governance |
3.1 Prepare and seek approval from relevant stakeholders on business case for desired future state and program execution approach 3.2 Identify and develop program management structure 3.3 Identify and create policies, processes, and procedures for supporting management of program 3.4 Develop a knowledge management system to capture progress, insights, experiences and learnings |
4. Review program execution |
4.1 Finalise financial, legal and contractual obligations 4.2 Seek feedback from relevant stakeholders on management of project governance and established approaches 4.3 Document feedback received and identify improvements for future projects |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
SKILL |
DESCRIPTION |
Reading |
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Writing |
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Oral Communication |
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Self-management |
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Teamwork |
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Planning and organising |
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to BSBPMG610 Enable program execution.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10