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Apply project scope management techniques

Apply project scope management techniques

Unit of competency
National Code
BSBPMG401A
State Code
D0921
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/03/2009
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
10/09/2014
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
10/09/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to contribute to the control of a project's scope by assisting with the identification of objectives, deliverables, constraints, assumptions and outcomes; and by applying controls once the project has commenced.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Contribute to scope definition
  • 1.1. Contribute to the identification of project deliverables
  • 1.2. Contribute to the identification of measurable outcomes to enable evaluation of project performance
  • 1.3. Contribute to the development of the scope management plan
2. Apply project scope controls
  • 2.1. Undertake work in accordance with agreed project management plan and by using established change control procedures and performance measurement procedures
  • 2.2. Monitor and control aspects of project scope and communicate instances of non-compliance with overall scope to the project manager and other team members
  • 2.3. Measure progress to determine potential, perceived and actual scope changes
  • 2.4. Appropriately report scope changes
  • 2.5. Provide assistance in the review of project outcomes to determine the effectiveness of initial and subsequent scope management approaches
products, outputs and services defined within the project scope

constraints, assumptions and exclusions
deliverables, activities and tasks
project benefits and outcomes
project objectives
work organisation and/or product breakdown structures

adjusting designated project documentation, for example plans, schedules, directives, guidelines and instructions which include change instructions, change request procedures and nominated change authorities
identifying designated elements of the project liable to change, for example finance and duration of tasks

using tools and techniques to manage and measure project progress in terms of time and resources

Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

knowledge of project scope management methodologies
participation in the definition and management of scope in relation to multiple complex projects.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to project documentation which includes information about project scope and project team involvement.

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
analysis of responses addressing different project scope management scenarios
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of strategies for managing project scope and their application to different situations
assessment of contribution to the development of the scope management plan
evaluation of progress measured to determine potential, perceived and actual scope changes.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

other units from the Certificate IV in Project Management.

Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
C7050 BSBPM401A Apply scope management techniques Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG088 BSBPMG409A Apply project scope-management techniques Unit of competency