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Manage projects

Manage projects

Unit of competency
National Code
SISXIND406A
State Code
D6199
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Current Release Number
3.00
Current Release Date
06/03/2013
View on TGA
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/10/2014
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
15/10/2014
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to scope, implement, monitor and evaluate project-management plans and outcomes in specific activity areas, ensuring all resources are available to achieve project goals and that the project complies with legislative and organisational requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Scope project.
  • 1.1. Determine project scope and objectives in consultation with appropriate colleagues and clients.
  • 1.2. Determine required resources for the project in consultation with colleagues and clients.
  • 1.3. Assess areas for potential over-run and resource complications.
  • 1.4. Determine contract requirements of the project as required.
  • 1.5. Determine administrative requirements of the project according to organisational policies and procedures.
2. Develop a project-management plan.
  • 2.1. Formulate project budget
  • 2.2. Negotiate and document roles and responsibilities of project personnel.
  • 2.3. Identify and document key project milestones and quality measures for the project.
  • 2.4. Plan project risk management and communication strategies in conjunction with appropriate colleagues.
  • 2.5. Develop evaluation methods suitable to the project in consultation with colleagues.
  • 2.6. Determine and assess technical specifications for the project.
  • 2.7. Distribute project-management plan for review by personnel involved in or influenced by the project.
3. Administer and monitor project.
  • 3.1. Coordinate agreements with project personnel according to project-management plan and relevant legislation.
  • 3.2. Coordinate project communication processes to meet the needs of clients and service providers.
  • 3.3. Assess and review progress of project against project goals in consultation with project team members and provide reports on progress.
  • 3.4. Identify deviations from project plan and take actions to recover or modify original project goals.
  • 3.5. Assess the need for additional resources and personnel and take action as required.
  • 3.6. Implement and monitor financial control systems according to project guidelines.
  • 3.7. Finalise the project within agreed timelines.
4. Evaluate project.
  • 4.1. Provide project documentation according to reporting requirements.
  • 4.2. Evaluate relevant components of the project according to quality measures in consultation with project personnel and clients.
  • 4.3. Incorporate results of evaluation into future project development and planning.
  • 4.4. Review own performance in managing the project and identify potential improvements.
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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Project scope may include:
objectives
desired outcomes
benefits to the organisation
cost
risks
time.
Resources may include:
service providers
financial
human
physical
technical.
Project may include:
conferences and major meetings
promotional or other events
introduction of new technology or systems
product or service development
research.
Contract requirements may include:
performance standards
timelines
payment
completion requirements
staffing
ownership of materials
indemnity and insurance
reporting mechanisms.
Organisational policies and procedures may include:
occupational health and safety
engaging internal and external services
financial and contractual.
Project personnel may include:
service providers
team members.
Key project milestones may include:
achievement of key tasks and project phases
measurement and achievement of set outcomes
completion of contract phases and requirements.
Quality measures may include:
objectives and outcomes
benchmarks
standards
key performance indicators
project monitoring process
achievement of timelines
costs.
Relevant legislation may include:
occupational health and safety
privacy
duty of care
trades practices
goods and services
contract
environmental.
Project documentation may include:
quality assurance
interim and final project reports
financial statements.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
applies the critical elements of project management in order to scope, develop, implement, monitor and review a project-management plan
develops a resource strategy and coordinates project tasks and resources to maximise timely outcomes for the project
uses communication strategies and systems to convey project responsibilities, encourage and maintain information flow and exchange, and build trust and respect within the project team
applies contingency-management techniques to deal with a range of problems and issues that may arise during the project and takes action to address these
evaluates and reflects on own work performance to identify ways in which future project outcomes and benefits to the organisation and individuals can be improved.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure management of projects that are relevant to the candidate’s current or intended work environment and are of sufficient breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.
Assessment must also ensure access to:
a sport and recreation environment that reflects local issues and initiatives in which projects can be planned and implemented
equipment and resources required for the project, including support staff, equipment and materials
organisational procedures and protocols, such as project reporting or recording requirements
sources of information on project-management techniques.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
observation of interacting with project team, including allocating tasks and monitoring progress
observation of dealing with contingencies in relation to project deviations and budgets
oral and or written questioning to assess knowledge of project-management techniques
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing work performance
portfolio containing evidence of project planning and reporting, including dealing with contingencies such as project deviations and budget overruns.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISXIND405A Conduct projects.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C6438 SRXOGN002A Manage projects Unit of competency