Unit of competency Outline
Date retreived
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22/07/2026 6:09 AM AWST
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Manage projects
Manage projects
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBPMG510A
BSBPMG510A
State Code
D0938
D0938
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/10/2014
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
29/10/2014
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to manage a straightforward project or a section of a larger project.This unit addresses the management of projects including the development of a project plan, administering and monitoring the project, finalising the project and reviewing the project to identify lessons learnt for application to future projects.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Define project
- 1.1. Access project scope and other relevant documentation
- 1.2. Define project stakeholders
- 1.3. Seek clarification from delegating authority of any issues related to project and project parameters
- 1.4. Identify limits of own responsibility and reporting requirements
- 1.5. Clarify relationship of project to other projects and to the organisation's objectives
- 1.6. Determine and access available resources to undertake project
2. Develop project plan
- 2.1. Develop project plan including timelines, work breakdown structure, role and responsibilities and other details of how the project will be managed in relation to the project parameters
- 2.2. Identify and access appropriate project management tools
- 2.3. Formulate risk management plan for project, including occupational health and safety (OHS)
- 2.4. Develop and approve project budget
- 2.5. Consult team members and take their views into account in planning the project
- 2.6. Finalise project plan and gain any necessary approvals to commence project according to documented plan
3. Administer and monitor project
- 3.1. Take action to ensure project team members are clear about their responsibilities and the project requirements
- 3.2. Provide support for project team members, especially with regard to specific needs, to ensure that the quality of the expected outcomes of the project and documented time lines are met
- 3.3. Establish and maintain required record keeping systems throughout the project
- 3.4. Implement and monitor plans for managing project finances, resources (human, physical and technical) and quality
- 3.5. Complete and forward project reports as required to stakeholders
- 3.6. Undertake risk management as required to ensure project outcomes are met
- 3.7. Achieve project deliverables
4. Finalise project
- 4.1. Complete financial record keeping associated with project and check for accuracy
- 4.2. Assign staff involved in project to new roles or reassign to previous roles
- 4.3. Complete project documentation and obtain any necessary sign offs for concluding project
5. Review project
- 5.1. Review project outcomes and processes against the project scope and plan
- 5.2. Involve team members in the project review
- 5.3. Document lessons learnt from the project and report within the organisation
contract or other agreement
project brief
project plan or summary
other documents outlining expected outcomes of the project, inclusions and exclusions from project, timeframes for project, quality standards for project, project resources
clients or customers (internal and external)
funding bodies
management, employees and relevant key personnel (internal and external) with special responsibilities
project sponsor
customer or client
funding body
manager or management representative
project sponsor
finances for project
integration of project within organisation
legislative and quality standards
physical, human and technical resources available or required for project
procurement requirements associated with project
reporting requirements
risks associated with project, including OHS
scope of project
time lines
cost schedule control system
Critical Path Method
Gantt and bar charts
life cycle cost analysis
logistics support analysis
PERT charts
project management software
spreadsheets
technical resources required for the project, for example OHS management system tools
additional physical, human and technical resources (within allocated budget) if and as required
encouragement
feedback
learning and development
regular project team meetings
supervision, mentoring and coaching
correspondence
financial data including costs, expenditure, income generated, purchases
project outcomes
quality data including any test results
recording of time spent on project and progress in completing project
samples, prototypes, models
changing roles and responsibilities within project team
negotiating an extension of deadline, or redefining completion or quantities or quality of outcomes
outsourcing some aspects of the project
reducing costs
researching and applying more efficient methods for completing project tasks
seeking further resources to meet deadline
sharing of ideas to gain improvements to work undertaken within the project
clients, customers
funding body
management
project sponsor
project brief
project plan or summary
other documents outlining expected outcomes of the project, inclusions and exclusions from project, timeframes for project, quality standards for project, project resources
clients or customers (internal and external)
funding bodies
management, employees and relevant key personnel (internal and external) with special responsibilities
project sponsor
customer or client
funding body
manager or management representative
project sponsor
finances for project
integration of project within organisation
legislative and quality standards
physical, human and technical resources available or required for project
procurement requirements associated with project
reporting requirements
risks associated with project, including OHS
scope of project
time lines
cost schedule control system
Critical Path Method
Gantt and bar charts
life cycle cost analysis
logistics support analysis
PERT charts
project management software
spreadsheets
technical resources required for the project, for example OHS management system tools
additional physical, human and technical resources (within allocated budget) if and as required
encouragement
feedback
learning and development
regular project team meetings
supervision, mentoring and coaching
correspondence
financial data including costs, expenditure, income generated, purchases
project outcomes
quality data including any test results
recording of time spent on project and progress in completing project
samples, prototypes, models
changing roles and responsibilities within project team
negotiating an extension of deadline, or redefining completion or quantities or quality of outcomes
outsourcing some aspects of the project
reducing costs
researching and applying more efficient methods for completing project tasks
seeking further resources to meet deadline
sharing of ideas to gain improvements to work undertaken within the project
clients, customers
funding body
management
project sponsor
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
development of a project plan
details of monitoring arrangement/s and evaluation of the project plan's efficacy to address time lines and budgets of project
knowledge of relevant legislation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to workplace project documentation.
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 on-the-job performance by the candidate
observation of presentations
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of how the project relates to the organisation's overall mission, goals, objectives and operations
review of project risk management plan and project plan
evaluation of project reports forwarded to stakeholders
analysis of documentation reviewing project outcomes and processes against the project scope and plan
evaluation of documentation outlining lessons learnt from the project.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
other project management units.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the following is essential:
development of a project plan
details of monitoring arrangement/s and evaluation of the project plan's efficacy to address time lines and budgets of project
knowledge of relevant legislation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to workplace project documentation.
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 on-the-job performance by the candidate
observation of presentations
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of how the project relates to the organisation's overall mission, goals, objectives and operations
review of project risk management plan and project plan
evaluation of project reports forwarded to stakeholders
analysis of documentation reviewing project outcomes and processes against the project scope and plan
evaluation of documentation outlining lessons learnt from the project.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
other project management units.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C3674 | BSBADM407A | Administer projects | Unit of competency |
| C6987 | BSBCMN419A | Manage projects | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WG182 | BSBPMG522A | Undertake project work | Unit of competency |