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Manage public affairs projects

Manage public affairs projects

Unit of competency
National Code
DEFPA008
State Code
AVV55
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2013
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
Field of Education
080505 - Marketing
Original Release Date
Nominal Hours
0
Description
This unit covers the competency required to manage public affairs projects.It includes defining the project scope, developing an overall project plan monitoring the project and evaluating the planned outcomes. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. In a Defence context, this means that there is no civilian need to hold this unit in order to meet licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Define the scope of the project
  • 1.1 Clarify aim, purpose, product, outcome of project and the most up to date technology appropriate/available for that project.
  • 1.2 Develop a project budget and confirm with relevant parties.
  • 1.3 Determine and confirm a resources strategy for the project, including finance, personnel, equipment requirements.
  • 1.4 Determine the level of responsibility of those working on the project.
  • 1.5 Communicate responsibilities clearly to all those involved.
2. Develop project plan
  • 2.1 Develop the project plan including timeline, schedules, deliverables and contribution from project stakeholders.
  • 2.2 Develop a strategy for risk management and resource management for the project.
  • 2.3 Clarify and confirm resource requirements and availability.
  • 2.4 Specify and confirm timeline and milestones.
  • 2.5 Brief relevant personnel of the project plan, the deadlines and project responsibilities.
3. Monitor the project
  • 3.1 Implement project plan.
  • 3.2 Support all those involved in the project to ensure that project outcomes can be achieved.
  • 3.3 Use sound interpersonal skills to build trust and co-operation with the project team.
  • 3.4 Assess progress against milestones and take contingency action where and as required to ensure that project deadlines are met.
  • 3.5 Adjust project plan in line with contingencies.
  • 3.6 Establish and maintain a file of all relevant documentation and correspondence.
  • 3.7 Provide feedback to those co-ordinating sections of the project.
  • 3.8 Finalise project within the agreed timelines.
  • 3.9 Provide reports to management/stakeholders as required.
4. Evaluate project outcomes
  • 4.1 Evaluate project outcomes against the aim and purpose.
  • 4.2 Evaluate the quality of the outcome.
  • 4.3 Review the project plan.
  • 4.4 Share information from the project evaluation with appropriate personnel and incorporate into future project planning and management.
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 in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.
Projects may include:
video/film productions
radio productions, drama documentaries
multimedia projects
major events
exercises
air show
Resources may include:
finance
personnel
equipment
supplies
Relevant personnel may include:
directors
producers
financial managers
department heads
managers of specialist sections
artists
presenters
contractors
Evaluation may include:
aim/purpose
budget
quality of outcome
risk management
meeting of deadlines
legal and regulatory requirements
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the Performance Criteria, Required Skills and Knowledge, the Range Statement and the Assessment Guidelines for this Training Package.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessment must confirm the ability to manage a public affairs project, including:
defining the project requirement
developing a project plan
monitoring the project
Consistency in performance
Competency should be demonstrated over time and should be observed in a range of actual or simulated work contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Context of assessment
Competency should be assessed in the workplace or under conditions that accurately simulate a realistic workplace in accordance with all relevant legislation and organisation requirements.
Evidence should be gathered while observing the individual manage a public affairs project.
Specific resources for assessment
Access to an advertising brief, relevant standards, policy and instructions related to public affairs.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
BBC40 DEFDPA008 Manage public affairs projects Unit of competency
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