Elements and Performance Criteria

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 management maturity may relate to:
decision-making process
internal project management approach
methodology
strategy
five levels of project management maturity:
ad hoc
planned
managed
integrated
adaptive.
Governance framework within an organisation may include:
principles for how projects should be run
project management methodology
rules about project communication and decision making
specific roles and responsibilities to be adopted for every project
structure of working groups and other stakeholder groups that might be established.
Characteristics of IT projects may include:
complex interrelated activities
difference to operational work
high propensity to change:
budget
quality
scope
time
inherent risk
need to manage uncertainty
scope becoming more explicit as the project progresses.

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 ability to:
assess the project environment and establish or implement an appropriate project management governance framework
negotiate with stakeholders to agree achievable project objectives.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
appropriate learning and assessment support when required
modified equipment for people with special needs
relevant documentation:
appropriate policies
current project practices
legislation if applicable.
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 observation of the candidate carrying out project work
verbal or written questioning to assess required knowledge and skills
review of reports and implementation plans prepared by the candidate for the project
review of a portfolio of the project work undertaken.
Note: The preferred assessment method is through a workplace project or through a simulated medium to large enterprise workplace.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support.
In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.