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.

Project proposals may include:
documents designed to seek authorisation and support for initiating a project within an organisation.
Financial criteria may include:
internal rate of return (IRR)
net present value (NPV)
payback period
return on investment (RoI).
Integration of project activities may include:
project activities that are necessary to ensure the project's components are coordinated
change control processes
project plan development and execution.

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:
select project opportunities that align with organisational strategic and financial goals
identify and justify high priority projects to be undertaken based on trade-offs between benefits, risks and scarce financial resources
develop schedule and budget for selected projects to enable ongoing earned value performance measurement
review project performance and initiate appropriate corrective actions and audit activity where necessary
establish and monitor an agreed project benefits realisation plan.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
relevant strategic level enterprise documentation, including planning, financial and IT infrastructure
relevant organisational policies.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.
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 observation of the candidate carrying out the work of overseeing projects being managed by others
verbal or written questioning to assess required knowledge and skills
review of reports and implementation plans
review of a portfolio of the project work undertaken.
Note: The preferred assessment method is through a workplace project or through a simulated medium to large enterprise workplace.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support.
In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.