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Manage projects

Manage projects

Unit of competency
National Code
SITXMGT502
State Code
WF804
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/01/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
11/06/2013
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
11/06/2013
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to develop project plans, implement project activities, monitor progress to ensure objectives are achieved and to evaluate all aspects of projects.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Define project scope.
  • 1.1 Identify project objectives, budget, scope of activities and deliverables.
  • 1.2 Clarify relationship of project to others and to organisational overall objectives.
  • 1.3 Identify stakeholders and requirements for consultation and involvement in project activities.
  • 1.4 Confirm administrative structure for project management, individual responsibility and reporting hierarchy.
  • 1.5 Determine required resources for the project.
2. Develop project plan.
  • 2.1 Consult with stakeholders to facilitate input and to achieve approval for project plan.
  • 2.2 Identify risk, regulatory and sustainability issues and incorporate into plan.
  • 2.3 Integrate quality, financial, human and physical resource specifications for project activities.
  • 2.4 Develop and integrate project evaluation methods.
  • 2.5 Plan internal and external communications, public relations and marketing approaches.
  • 2.6 Document an integrated project management plan which identifies priorities, key project milestones, timelines, and responsibilities of project personnel and stakeholders.
  • 2.7 Communicate plan and roles and responsibilities to all involved.
3. Administer and monitor project.
  • 3.1 Implement project activities according to plan and in conjunction with stakeholders and project team members, providing support and assistance as required.
  • 3.2 Implement financial and quality control systems according to project plan.
  • 3.3 Monitor progress to ensure objectives, deliverables, timelines, cost and quality of project are achieved.
  • 3.4 Identify deviations from plan, assess and take action to realign project activities to meet objectives.
  • 3.5 Determine and act on the need for project variations including additional project resources.
  • 3.6 Provide progress and final reports according to project requirements.
  • 3.7 Complete project within agreed timelines.
4. Evaluate project.
  • 4.1 Assess project effectiveness at specified stages, using agreed evaluation methods.
  • 4.2 Evaluate completed project for administrative efficiency, quality and achievement of objectives.
  • 4.3 Report outcomes to stakeholders and use information to enhance future project planning and management activities.
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 objectives may relate to:
community or industry development
economic or social benefits
education or training
profit
research.
Stakeholdersmay include:
community agencies
customer or client
funding bodies
government departments or statutory authorities
host organisation
industry associations
internal personnel
management
management committee
media
regulatory authorities
sponsors.
Administrative structure for project management may involve:
advisory and reference groups
consultants
consultative groups
contractors and suppliers
internal or external project manager
management
management committee
secretariat.
Project management planmay include:
budget
consultation strategies
internal and external communication processes and channels
key milestones
marketing
objectives and outcomes
personnel
quality assurance
reporting requirements
risk management and contingency plans
safety initiatives
selection or tendering process
sponsors
stages
sustainability considerations
timeframes.
Support and assistance may include:
additional resources
formal training opportunities
informal coaching and feedback
moderation and joint planning sessions
regular meetings and briefings
representing team interests in wider forums.
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:
develop and implement plans for multiple and diverse projects involving:
dedicated project budgets
multiple administrative components
a project management team
a wide range of stakeholders
lead a project team and liaise with stakeholders during the planning and implementation phases
integrate knowledge of:
administrative processes for project planning and implementation
risk, regulatory and sustainability issues for project management
complete projects within nominated timeframes.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure use of:
a real or simulated tourism, hospitality or event industry business operation or activity for which projects are managed
projects to be managed by the individual
information and communications technology currently used to manage projects
physical and financial resources to support the project
a project team for whom the individual is a leader
project stakeholders with whom the individual can interact.
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:
evaluation of integrated project management plans produced by the individual
evaluation of performance measurement documents produced by the individual including qualitative and quantitative evaluation criteria
evaluation of progress and final project reports produced by the individual in which they evaluate the project for administrative efficiency, quality and achievement of objectives
use of problem solving exercises that allow the individual to respond to the need for plan adjustments
written or oral questioning to assess knowledge of:
administrative processes for project planning and implementation
risk, regulatory and sustainability issues for project management
review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance by the individual.
Guidance information for assessment
The assessor should design integrated assessment activities to holistically assess this unit with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role:
BSBADM502B Manage meetings
BSBWRT401A Write complex documents
SITXFIN501 Prepare and monitor budgets.
Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S6721 SITXMGT003A Manage projects Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWQ27 SITXMGT003 Manage projects Unit of competency