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 provide leadership for the program. It covers leadership strategies to motivate and inspire individuals and organisations to work constructively toward attainment of program benefits through consolidating program vision, managing risks and supporting staff.
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 their own performance and sometimes the performance of others.
Individuals in this role may be operating within an organisation, a 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. Establish program vision and environment |
1.1 Identify program vision, and organisation mission and values 1.2 Identify stakeholder objectives and expectations 1.3 Assist relevant stakeholders to develop and sustain the documented program vision 1.4 Consult with stakeholders and confirm program vision is in line with organisation mission and values |
2. Manage risks |
2.1 Identify and manage differences in views and expectations 2.2 Attend to issues and concerns according to organisational policies and procedures 2.3 Identify and address threats to socially responsible practice within the program 2.4 Develop program socially responsible practice policies and procedures to guide team members to report breaches of socially responsible practice 2.5 Develop risk management plan and strategies |
3. Support staff learning |
3.1 Establish behavioural expectations for constituent project managers 3.2 Define, document and communicate with relevant stakeholders agreed roles and responsibilities 3.3 Communicate with relevant stakeholders, and identify and define learning needs and opportunities 3.4 Develop and maintain plans for identifying, capturing, disseminating and exchanging knowledge 3.5 Facilitate environment for reflection on and review of practices and activities 3.6 Coach relevant stakeholders to work toward attainment of program benefits |
4. Evaluate leadership |
4.1 Evaluate outcomes and identify opportunities for improvement 4.2 Seek feedback from relevant stakeholders on leadership skills and processes 4.3 Document feedback received and identify improvement needs and opportunities for future leadership |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
SKILL |
DESCRIPTION |
Learning |
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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 BSBPMG617 Provide leadership for the program.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=11ef6853-ceed-4ba7-9d87-4da407e23c10