Purpose of the course
Admission requirements
Course outcomes and assessment criteria
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After completion of this course, participants will: | Participant will be assessed on the following criteria: | |
MODULE 3 (US 252267): DEVELOP AN OPTIMISED WORK AND RESOURCE SCHEDULE FOR A SIMPLE TO MODERATELY COMPLEX PROJECT (MS-PROJECT)
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1. Demonstrate an understanding of scheduling tools and techniques. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 Explain the purpose of using schedules on a project with examples of the benefits derived. ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 Clarify with examples the process and techniques for developing a schedule appropriate to project type and/or project management needs. ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 Explain with examples the use of alternative start and finish dates on a schedule. ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 Describe with examples the process and techniques for resource planning appropriate to project type and/or project management needs. ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 Clarify with examples the process and techniques to optimise project schedules in order to complete the work within project constraints appropriate to project type and/or project management needs. ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 Explicate with examples different ways of representing a project schedule. |
2. Produce an initial work schedule. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 Identify and describe activities in terms of the work required to address the scope of the project. ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 Define dependencies between activities and sequence activities to reflect the logic relationship of the work. ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 Estimate durations of activities, in consultation with experts, and/or in accordance with procedures. ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 Produce time-based work schedules in accordance with procedures and in the required format. ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 Identify and explain initial critical path in accordance with standard organisational procedures. |
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3. Identify and estimate resources for each activity. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 Define resource requirements by activity in accordance with agreed procedures and or standards. ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 Define per activity quantities of resources as per initial work schedule and in accordance with established procedures and or standards. ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 Research and compare resource availability and costs using agreed procedures and or standards. ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 Develop and agree to resource plan with relevant stakeholder in accordance with procedures and in the required format. |
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4. Optimise the work and resource schedule. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 Allocate resources to activities on the schedule according to resource plan, their availability, standards and procedures. ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 Identify and explain potential resource constraints, conflict, under or over utilisation situations in terms of their impact on the project work. ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 Undertake risk analysis of work and resources and document according to agreed procedures. ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 Adjust resource usage and work/activity timing to produce a realistic schedule. ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 Recognise realistic project schedule and work constraints and allocate resources for agreed and acceptable time frames. ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 Agree to optimised work and resource scheduling with responsible parties in accordance with agreed procedures. |
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5. Compile the schedule and resource management plans. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 Baseline Work and resource schedules are in accordance with standards and procedures. ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 Produce schedule management plan incorporating agreements in accordance with procedures and standards. ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 Create a resource management plan incorporating agreements in accordance with procedures and standards. |
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6. Update project tasks/activities during implementation, enter actual costs and actual durations of project activities/tasks, perform tracking and print progress reports |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 Produce project activities and costs variance reports/print-outs of a small project planned and implemented using the MS Project in accordance with the project time, budget, and standards. |
Formative: Class tests /Assignments