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.
Scope may include:
objectives
desired outcomes
benefits to the organisation
cost
risks
inclusions
exclusions
quality standards
time.
Project may include:
internal or external projects
conferences and major meetings
promotional or other events
introduction of new technology or systems
product or service development
research or development projects
ongoing business projects
skills-improvement projects.
Resources may include:
service providers
financial
human
physical
technical.
Contract requirements may include:
performance standards
timelines
names of parties bound by contract
payment
completion requirements
staffing
ownership of materials
indemnity and insurance
reporting mechanisms.
Key milestones may include:
recording and reporting
developing a work plan
timelines
achievement of key tasks and project phases
measurement and achievement of set outcomes
completion of task
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 personnel may include:
project managers
senior staff
board members
sponsors
clients
internal and external service providers.
Monitor may include:
progress and timeframes
performance
variables
activities
problems and issues
changes to project plan
costs associated with the project.
Project records may include:
team reports
project control chart
critical path
control point chart
Gantt and bar charts
milestone chart
budget control chart
interim and final reports.

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:
implements, monitors and review a project management plan according to organisation recording and reporting systems
liaise with relevant personnel and allocate and coordinate project tasks and resources to maximise timely project outcomes
use communication strategies and systems to encourage and maintain information flow and exchange between project team personnel while maintaining commercial confidentiality
apply contingency-management techniques to deal with a range of problems and issues that may arise during the project and report those outside own level of responsibility to relevant personnel
conduct projects according to ethical practices and comply with legislation and organisation policies and procedures
evaluate and reflect 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:
conduct of multiple projects within budgetary constraints and timeframes that are of sufficient breadth to demonstrate competency and consistency of performance.

Assessment must also ensure access to:
a sport, fitness and recreation environment that reflects local issues and initiatives for which projects can be 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 relevant organisational policies and procedures for conducting a project
third-party reports from a supervisor detailing work performance
portfolio containing evidence of research and documentation, such as a project-management plan and project reports.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
SISXIND409 Organise a sport, fitness or recreation event .