Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT

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.
Work breakdown structure may include:
activity and task descriptors
high-level deliverables framework
multi-level task granulation
work breakdown task dictionary
Estimating the duration and effort may include:
allowance for contingency and risk
availability of resources and supplies
degree of variation
expert opinion
level of accuracy
prior project history
regulations and standards governing resource performance
top-down or bottom-up estimating
Sequence and dependencies may include:
deliverable milestones
preferred, logical or required order of task completion
relationship between tasks impacting on start and finish times and dates
Project scheduling tools and techniques may include:
bar charts
critical chain management
critical path diagrams
Gantt charts
project schedule network diagrams
standalone, organisation-integrated or cloud-based software tools
Schedule impact may include:
accuracy of estimates
advances or delays in task completion
changes to project risk
changes to resources and costs
degree of change to baseline
relevance of task dependencies
Review of project performance may occur at:
agreed major milestones, e.g. phases, subcontracts
change of key personnel
completion of major deliverables
finalisation of project and other agreed milestones

EVIDENCE GUIDE

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 following is essential:
creating a work breakdown structure
creating a project schedule showing tasks, deliverable milestones, sequence, dependencies and time estimates
applying time-management techniques to a project
applying tools and techniques to monitor and update project schedules.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
workplace documentation, such as diaries, progress reports, spreadsheets, scheduling software and other planning tools with timeframes linked to deliverables.
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 candidate’s on-the-job project time management
analysis of responses to case studies and scenarios addressing project issues and problems in project time management
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of strategies, tools and techniques for managing project time and their particular applications
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.