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Direct the scope of a project program

Direct the scope of a project program

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBPMG602
State Code
AUL90
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/09/2015
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
15/09/2015
Nominal Hours
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to direct the scope of projects within a program, or multiple projects context. It covers management of project authorisations and defining, planning and managing the program scope.It applies to individuals who are program managers, managing a suite of projects (a program).No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Authorise projects
  • 1.1 Analyse needs, in consultation with client and relevant stakeholders, to justify each project and to designate project managers
  • 1.2 Conduct project selection and prioritisation within guidelines provided by, or under the direction of, a relevant (governance) authority
  • 1.3 Make project authorisation recommendations to relevant authority as basis for future project management activities, and commitment of resources and effort
2. Define and plan program scope
  • 2.1 Define projects’ objectives, major deliverables and resource requirements at project and program level, and confirm with governance group or relevant authority
  • 2.2 Determine and agree measurable project outcomes and benefits to enable quantified evaluation of program performance
  • 2.3 Develop, agree on, and communicate scope definition, scope management strategies, and plans
  • 2.4 Align program scope to business requirements and organisational strategy
3. Manage program scope
  • 3.1 Conduct regular program reviews to measure project performance and ensure stated program and business/strategic objectives are met
  • 3.2 Establish and maintain a change management system to form basis of ongoing scope management
  • 3.3 Conduct reviews of scope changes and take action to ensure project and program objectives are achieved or modified
  • 3.4 Measure project outcomes against defined program scope and aligned strategic objectives
  • 3.5 Communicate results of program outcomes to relevant authority
  • 3.6 Pass on scope management lessons learnt to higher project authority for application in planning and implementation of later projects within the program
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D0940 BSBPMG602A Direct the scope of a project program Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCE78 BSBPMG530 Manage project scope Unit of competency