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Apply time management techniques

Apply time management techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBPMG402A
State Code
D0922
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/03/2009
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2013
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
20/06/2013
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist with project scheduling activities, the application and monitoring of the agreed schedule and evaluation of time management effectiveness for the project.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Assist in the development of project schedules
  • 1.1. Contribute, within delegated authority, to determining the duration and effort, sequence and dependencies of tasks to meet project objectives
  • 1.2. Use project scheduling tools and techniques to help establish and integrate planned time management aspects of the schedule, resource allocation and financial requirements
  • 1.3. Contribute to the agreement process and communication of the schedule to the client and other stakeholders
2. Apply agreed schedules
  • 2.1. Use techniques to measure, record and report progress of activities in relation to agreed schedules and plans
  • 2.2. Record variance between actual and planned progress and report to others for remedial action
  • 2.3. Contribute to forecasting the impact of changes on the schedule and to the analysis of options
  • 2.4. Implement agreed changes to the schedule and update plans as directed to accommodate changing situations throughout the project
3. Participate in assessing time management outcomes
  • 3.1. Provide assistance in the review of project outcomes to determine the effectiveness of time management tools, techniques and approaches used
  • 3.2. Report scheduling and time management issues and responses to project manager for application in future projects
in a multi-disciplinary environment subject to frequent change
under limited guidance and supervision
within agreed authorisation and limits
within established organisational framework, procedures and routines

assisting in qualitative and/or quantitative time analysis, such as schedule simulation, work breakdown structure, decision analysis, contingency planning and alternative strategy development
using personal experience and/or experts
using specialist time analysis tools to provide output to assist in the decision making process

diaries, incident logs, occurrence reports and other similar documentation
lists of potential schedule events
project and/or organisation files and records

relevant authority
project manager
project specialists or other personnel
team members

achievement of agreed major milestones, for example phases and sub-contracts
change of key personnel
delivery of major deliverables
finalisation of project and other agreed milestones

Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

application of time management techniques in relation to multiple complex projects
knowledge of tools and techniques for monitoring project schedules.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to workplace documentation such as diaries, progress reports, spreadsheets, and other planning tools with timeframes linked to outcomes.

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:

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job project time management performance by the candidate
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios addressing project time management issues and problems
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of strategies, tools and techniques for managing project time and their particular application/s
review of techniques used to measure, record and report progress of activities in relation to agreed schedules and plans
assessment of changes implemented to the schedule and the updating of plans to accommodate changing situations throughout the project.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

other units from the Certificate IV in Project Management.

Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C7051 BSBPM402A Apply time management techniques Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG089 BSBPMG410A Apply project time-management techniques Unit of competency