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Manage project risk
Manage project risk
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBPMG508A
BSBPMG508A
State Code
D0936
D0936
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
31/07/2014
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
31/07/2014
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage risk within a project to avoid adverse effects on project outcomes. It covers determining, monitoring and controlling project risks, and assessing risk management outcomes.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine project risks
- 1.1. Identify, document and analyse risks, in consultation with stakeholders and higher project authority, as the basis for risk planning
- 1.2. Use established risk management techniques and tools, within delegated authority, to analyse risks, assess options and recommend preferred risk approaches
- 1.3. Develop risk management plans, secure agreement of stakeholders and communicate plans to ensure clarity of understanding and ongoing management of risk factors
- 1.4. Establish designated risk management processes and procedures to enable effective management and communication of risk events, responses and results
2. Monitor and control project risks
- 2.1. Manage project in accordance with established project and risk management plans to ensure a common approach to the achievement of objectives
- 2.2. Monitor progress against project plans to identify variances and recommend responses to a higher project authority for remedial action
- 2.3. Implement agreed risk responses and modify plans to reflect changing project objectives in an environment of uncertainty
3. Assess risk management outcomes
- 3.1. Review project outcomes to determine effectiveness of risk management processes and procedures
- 3.2. Identify and document risk issues and recommended improvements, and pass on to higher project authority for application in future projects
actual
likely/probable
perceived
potential
calling upon personal experience and/or subject matter experts
conducting or supervising qualitative and/or quantitative risk analysis, such as schedule simulation, decision analysis, contingency planning and alternative strategy development
using specialist risk analysis tools to assist in the decision making process
be conducted routinely or as changing circumstances dictate
be done independently within broad guidance or by taking the lead of a team
involve consultation with other project members, teams and internal stakeholders
involve the selection, use and supervision of appropriate risk management methods, tools and techniques
communication with stakeholders, dispute resolution and modification procedures
implementation of risk control trigger mechanisms
measurement of actual progress against planned milestones
recording and reporting of major variance
setting key milestones at significant points during the project and at completion
in consultation with project team members, section heads, project manager and stakeholders
independently or with higher project authority endorsement if necessary
regularly throughout the project life cycle
taking into account internal organisational change and external environmental change
likely/probable
perceived
potential
calling upon personal experience and/or subject matter experts
conducting or supervising qualitative and/or quantitative risk analysis, such as schedule simulation, decision analysis, contingency planning and alternative strategy development
using specialist risk analysis tools to assist in the decision making process
be conducted routinely or as changing circumstances dictate
be done independently within broad guidance or by taking the lead of a team
involve consultation with other project members, teams and internal stakeholders
involve the selection, use and supervision of appropriate risk management methods, tools and techniques
communication with stakeholders, dispute resolution and modification procedures
implementation of risk control trigger mechanisms
measurement of actual progress against planned milestones
recording and reporting of major variance
setting key milestones at significant points during the project and at completion
in consultation with project team members, section heads, project manager and stakeholders
independently or with higher project authority endorsement if necessary
regularly throughout the project life cycle
taking into account internal organisational change and external environmental change
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
demonstrated evidence of effective risk management for multiple complex projects
knowledge of risk management techniques, strategies and tools.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to workplace risk management documentation
consideration of feedback from project stakeholders as to how risks were managed.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skill 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 on-the-job performance by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the risk management framework
analysis of responses in addressing case studies and scenarios which present project scope management issues and problems
review of risk management plans
evaluation of monitoring of progress against project plans
assessment of identified and documented risk issues and recommended improvements.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
other units in the Diploma of Project Management.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
demonstrated evidence of effective risk management for multiple complex projects
knowledge of risk management techniques, strategies and tools.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to workplace risk management documentation
consideration of feedback from project stakeholders as to how risks were managed.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skill 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 on-the-job performance by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the risk management framework
analysis of responses in addressing case studies and scenarios which present project scope management issues and problems
review of risk management plans
evaluation of monitoring of progress against project plans
assessment of identified and documented risk issues and recommended improvements.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
other units in the Diploma of Project Management.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C7065 | BSBPM508A | Manage project risk | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WG104 | BSBPMG517A | Manage project risk | Unit of competency |