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Manage project time

Manage project time

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBPMG531
State Code
OCD39
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/10/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/03/2021
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
16/03/2021
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage time during projects. It involves determining and implementing the project schedule and assessing time management outcomes.The unit applies to individuals responsible for managing and leading a project in an organisation, business, or as a consultant.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine project schedule
  • 1.1 Develop work breakdown structure with sufficient detail to enable effective planning and control
  • 1.2 Estimate duration and effort, sequence and dependencies of tasks, to achieve project deliverables
  • 1.3 Use project scheduling tools and techniques to identify schedule impact on project time management, resource requirements, costs and risks
  • 1.4 Contribute to achieving an agreed schedule baseline and communication of the schedule to stakeholders
2. Implement project schedule
  • 2.1 Implement mechanisms to measure, record and report progress of activities according to agreed schedule
  • 2.2 Conduct ongoing analysis to identify baseline variance
  • 2.3 Analyse and forecast impact of changes to the schedule
  • 2.4 Review progress throughout project life cycle and implement agreed schedule changes
  • 2.5 Develop responses to potential or actual schedule changes and implement them to maintain project objectives
3. Assess time management outcomes
  • 3.1 Review schedule performance records to determine effectiveness of time management activities
  • 3.2 Identify and document time management issues and recommend improvements
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUK59 BSBPMG603 Direct time management of a project program Unit of competency
AUM39 BSBPMG512 Manage project time Unit of competency