Elements and Performance Criteria

Range Statements
The Range Statements provide advice to interpret the scope and context of this unit of competence, allowing for differences between enterprises and workplaces. The Range Statements relate to the unit as a whole and helps facilitate holistic assessment. In addition, the following variables may be present for this particular unit of competency

RANGE STATEMENT
CATEGORIES
Contract requirements
[all categories]
project scope
performance standards
agreed timelines
goals and objectives
names of parties bound by contract
payment issues
project description
completion requirements
timelines
staffing
ownership of materials
indemnity and insurance
Key milestones
[all categories]
contract requirements
developing a workplan
use of project planning software
timelines
progress reports
achievement of key tasks/project phases
measurement/achievement of set outcomes
completion of tasks
completion of contract phases/requirements
Measurements of outcomes
[all categories]
project objectives
project outcomes
benchmarks
standards
key performance indicators
project monitoring process
achievement of timelines
costs

Monitoring and reporting arrangements
[all categories]
team reports
project control chart
control point chart
milestone chart
budget control chart
Monitor timeframes
[all categories]
project progress
performance
communicating with team members
coordinating team meetings
providing/seeking feedback
solving problems/issues
facilitating change to project plan
Procedures for winding up a project
[all categories]
'signing off' on project completion/delivery of project outcomes
evaluation and review of actual costs compared to budgeted costs
auditing
formal reporting
Project
[two categories]
includes any task undertaken within the work environment, excluding construction/renovation, with a definite beginning and end with specified outcomes and may include
internal or external projects
conferences and major meetings
promotional or other events
introduction of new technology or systems
product development
research/development projects
ongoing business projects
compels, eg, feasibility study

Project activities
[all categories]
coordinating staff
ensuring tasks are carried out
communicating advice/information to team
meetings, including preparation of minutes, papers and reports
preparing project plan
preparing project documentation
monitoring financial arrangements
processing invoices
monitoring timelines
monitoring progress
Project variables
[all categories]
type and accountability
number of staff
timelines
resources available
budget
Resources
[all categories]
all service providers
material
equipment
tools
finances
Service providers
[all categories]
internal staff and specialists
external specialists
contractors

Evidence Guide
The Evidence Guide identifies the critical aspects, knowledge and skills to be demonstrated to confirm competence for this unit. This is an integral part of the assessment of competence and should be read in conjunction with the Range Statements

Critical aspects of evidence to be considered
Assessment must confirm sufficient knowledge of conducting projects in the work environment
Assessment of performance should be over a period of time covering two categories of project from the Range Statements and all categories of other variables that are applicable in the learners work environment
In particular, assessment must confirm the ability to
plan a project effectively
apply occupational health and safety standards and other relevant statutory requirements and codes of practice
allocate and coordinate the work of other colleagues assisting with the project
apply the organisation's documentation and reporting procedures and policies
monitor timelines, milestones and budgets
effectively use oral and written communication to maintain communication regarding project progress to all relevant staff
identify and resolve conflict within area of responsibility
apply time and resource planning and management skills
meet project timelines within project budget
ensure wind up procedures, such as auditing, take place
Interdependent assessment of units
This unit must be assessed after attainment of competency in the following unit(s)
BSBCMN301A Exercise initiative in a business environment

This unit must be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
BSBCMN402A Develop work priorities

For the purpose of integrated assessment, this unit may be assessed in conjunction with the following unit(s)
Nil
Required knowledge and skills
Required knowledge
Knowledge of organisation's policies and procedures, particularly in regard to engaging internal and external services
Relevant occupational health and safety legislation pertaining to application within the workplace
Relevant statutory requirements and codes of practice
Environmental policies/requirements
Quality assurance and control principles
Project management techniques
Organisation's financial recording and reporting requirements

Required skills
Communication skills to effectively consult with project members and circulate information on project progress
Ability to define and monitor objectives of the project group
Coordination skills to manage project resource within timelines and budget
Liaison and negotiation skills to deal with internal and external service providers
Planning skills to develop the stages of the project
Problem solving skills to propose solutions from a range of possible solutions
Ability to relate to people form a range of social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and physical and mental abilities
Literacy and numeracy skills in regard to onsite and project documentation and use of computer applications
Resource implications
Physical resources - assessment of this competency requires access to
a work environment with a project to be planned and implemented

Human resources - assessment of this competency will require human resources consistent with those outlined in the Assessment Guidelines. That is, assessors (or persons within the assessment team) must
be competent in this unit, but preferably be competentin the unit at the above level
be current in their knowledge and understanding of the industry through provision of evidence of professional activity in the relevant area
have attained the mandatory competency requirements for assessors under the Australian Quality Training Framework (AQTF) as specified in Standard 7.3 of the Standards for Registered Training Organisations
Consistency in performance
Competence in this unit must be assessed over a period of time in order to ensure consistency of performance over the Range Statements and contexts applicable to the work environment
Context for assessment
This unit of competency must be assessed in the context of a sport or recreation activity. For valid and reliable assessment the sport or recreation activity should closely replicate the work environment. The environment should be safe, with the hazards, circumstances and equipment likely to be encountered in a real workplace
This unit of competency should be assessed through the observation of processes and procedures, oral and/or written questioning on required knowledge and skills and consideration of required attitudes
Where performance is not directly observed and/or is required to be demonstrated over a "period of time" and/or in a "number of locations", any evidence should be authenticated by colleagues, supervisors, clients or other appropriate persons

KEY COMPETENCIES
Collect, Analyse&Organise Information
Communicate Ideas&Information
Plan&Organise Activities
Work with Others&in Teams
Use Mathematical Ideas&Techniques
Solve Problems
Use Technology
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
These levels do not relate to the Australian Qualifications Framework. They relate to the seven areas of generic competency that underpin effective workplace practices.
The three levels of performance (1, 2 and 3) denote the level of competency required to perform the task:
Use routine approaches
Select from routine approaches
Establish new approaches
Collecting, analysing and organising information - To plan, implement, coordinate and review the project in accordance with the project outline
Communicating ideas and information - Facilitate communication processes between colleagues and all relevant personnel on the project management team
Planning and organising activities - Plan, prepare and conduct project
Working with teams and others - Allocate/monitor tasks and identify relevant personnel who should be informed on progress of the project
Using mathematical ideas and techniques - To monitor and control project budget
Solving problems - Identify deviations from the project plan and develop contingency management plans within own area of responsibility
Using technology - Use project planning software
Please refer to the Assessment Guidelines for advice on how to use the Key Competencies.