Study Unit

Outcomes

Assessment Criteria

MODULE 1  (US 242914):

APPLY THE PRINCIPLES AND THEORIES OF PUBLIC SECTOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT. 

At the end of the learning cycle, the learners will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• Applying the principles and theories of public sector project management
• Developing an integrated project management plan
• Managing contracts and contractors
• Applying project management knowledge areas
• Designing an organisational structure which supports the achievement of project mandate
• Populating documentation templates (MS PROJECT)
• Applying principles of SCM

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 

Understand and describe project processes  emphasising public sector project applications. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 

Understand and describe project scope management  emphasising public sector project applications. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 

Understand and describe Project integration management emphasising public sector project applications. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 

Evaluate and describe the effects of legislation and regulations on public sector project scope management and project integration management.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 

Weigh and describe the effects of public law and administrative law of public sector project scope management and project integration management.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 

Comprehend and describe project time management emphasising public sector project applications. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 

Understand and describe project cost management emphasising public sector project applications. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 

Describe and apply the effects of public service legislation and regulations on public sector project time management and project cost management is evaluated in public sector projects. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 

Weigh and describe the effects of public law and administrative law of public sector project time management and project cost management. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 

Apprehend and describe Project quality management emphasising public sector project applications. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 

Recognise and describe project human resources management emphasising public sector project applications. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 

Evaluate, describe and apply the effects of public service legislation and regulations on project quality management and project human resources management in public sector projects. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 

Assess, define and apply the effects of public law and administrative law of public sector project quality management and project human resources management in public sector projects.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 

Understand and define Project communication management emphasising public sector project applications. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 

Understand and describe project risk management emphasising public sector project applications. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 

Evaluate, describe and apply the effects of public service legislation and regulations on public sector project communications management and project risk management.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 

Describe and explain project supply and value management. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 

Describe and demonstrate project leadership.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 

Identify and explain project governance issues. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 

Establish project teams and deal with team dynamics.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 

Identify conflict and solve project disputes by applying resolution mechanisms and processes, as well as change management. 

MODULE 2  (US 255935):

MANAGE CONTRACTS AND CONTRACTORS 

 At the end of the learning cycle, the learners will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• Contractual agreements
• Aligning contactors value system with that of the organisation.
• Orientation and compliance of organisational procedures and practices
• Obligations and rights of contractors in terms of contact

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 

Identify and explain the different components of the contract with specific examples relating to the contract. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 

Explain with examples the difficulties which may be faced implementing the contract.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 

Examine specifications of the contract in order to determine the outcomes and service to be delivered. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 

Clarify with examples the consequences of not establishing and understanding the contract requirements and their impact on the organisation.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 

Identify and contract the responsibilities of all parties with regard to safety procedures. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 

Illustrate with examples the reporting relationships of reporting structures. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 

Perform safety induction process in accordance with organisational procedures and safety requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 

Complete worksite induction documentation is according to worksite procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 

Disseminate the organisation’s health and safety measures to the contractor and their workforce before work commences.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 

Assess contractor's workforce for an understanding of health and safety standards before work commences. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 

Carry out Checks throughout the contract to ensure that health and safety procedures are applied by all contractors on site. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 

Maintain availability and visibility of first aid materials, equipment and tools throughout the contract. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 

Attend to unsafe working practices in accordance with legislation and organisational procedures. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 

Identify non-compliance performance for individual contractors against the contract specifications. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 

Advise contractors of undesirable performance following organisational procedures. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 

Give contractors the opportunity to discuss the sub-standard performance

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 

Develop a course for remedial action with the contractor for implementation. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 

Carry out further remedial actions according to agreed procedures and in line with contract specifications. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 

Maintain confidentiality and respect for individuals throughout the process.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 

Ascertain report information requirements in accordance with the contract and organisational requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 

Extract and collate all information relevant to the report in the required format and time frame. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 

Produce a report in accordance with organisational procedures and standards. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 

Dispatch a report to meet agreed deadlines.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 

Maintain confidentiality and security of information at all times.

MODULE 3  (US 115412):

POPULATE DOCUMENTATION TEMPLATES (MS PROJECT APPLICATION)

 At the end of the learning cycle, the learners will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• The use of various project management software
• Ways to gather information for use on templates
• Project planning using Software(e.g MS Project)
• Reviewing project documents produced

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 

Explain orally the purpose of documentation templates.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 

Describe different documentation templates in terms of their usage. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 

Select correctly a documentation template for use at each stage in the process of a client engagement. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 

Produce a briefcase study or analogy, highlighting the consequences of poor documentation, is in writing. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 

Identify correctly the appropriate information sources within a client engagement.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 

Formulate an interview template (list of questions), aimed at extracting the information needed to complete a document template in an interview or workshop setting.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 

Complete the interview template in an interview or workshop setting. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 

Collect and correlate accurately information required by a number of templates.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 

Gather meaningful information in the process of a client engagement. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 

Compile information in a document based on a template. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 

Complete the document template adequately in terms of content and format. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1

Review documentation critically in a group setting. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 

Present clearly and accurately all findings communicated in the documentation templates. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 

Describe the value added by the templates using a presentation. 

MODULE 4  (US 120388):

SUPERVISE A PROJECT TEAM OF A SMALL PROJECT TO DELIVER PROJECT OBJECTIVES 

 At the end of the learning cycle, the learners will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• Undertaking the management activities, from start to end, for a small project.
• Supervising and monitoring a team working on a small project.
• Reporting progress on a small project.
• Identifying and rectifying problems occurring in a project. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 

Identify and communicate key stakeholders according to agreed procedures. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 

Develope, agree and communicate a project management plan using the agreed procedure.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 

Establish project operations within agreed time frames using identified personnel. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 

Measure project progress against project scope and requirements. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 

Execute, monitor, evaluate and control project work according to project management plan. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 

Execute close down procedures according to agreed procedures and project management plan. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 

Explain with examples the impact of the needs and constraints of the project environment on team work and team composition. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 

Name with examples the supervisory activities involved with reference to project teams. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 

Delegate and supervise work as per the project plan. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 

Monitor the achievement of group objectives and goals in accordance with the agreed plan. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 

Identify corrective action to sustain team performance as required and implemented according to needs. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 

Recognise and explain a variety of reporting lines with examples. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 

Agree and document report priorities and requirements in an agreed format. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 

Document and report progress is accordance with established procedures. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 

Produce reports according to client specifications. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 

Create progress reports within agreed time frame and format.

a project.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 

Identify, record and notify Potential problems are in terms that allow timely resolution. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 

Find symptoms of problems and root causes determined using recognised techniques. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 

Identify, select and apply Appropriate problem-solving methods and techniques to solve the problem. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 

Report unresolved problems to a higher authority. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 

Rectify problems within agreed timeframes. 

MODULE 5  (US 243822):

MANAGE PROJECT COMMUNICATION FOR A PROJECT

At the end of the learning cycle, the learners will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• Communications theory.
• Communications management planning.
• Communication and reporting methods and techniques.
• Stakeholder identification and analysis.
• Meeting management.
• Documentation management.
• Problem identification.
• The methods and techniques for solving problems.
• Risk analysis.
• Presentation and writing skills.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 

Explain with examples the importance of effective communication on a project.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 

Describe with examples the basics of a communication model on a project. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 

Identify and describe potential barriers or levers for successful communication between a project team and its stakeholders. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 

Describe types of communication with/or and give  examples of their application in the sector relevant to the project. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 

Define with examples factors that influence communication.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 

Label methods of communication on a project with examples from a project. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 

Identify communication needs in accordance with the scope of the project, project constraints and assumptions and the needs of project stakeholders. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 

Analyse, summarise and prioritise information needs using the communication needs and the contribution or value of the information transfer to the project success. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 

Research available communication technologies and propose viable alternatives in accordance with project environment and constraints. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 

Identify potential communication risks and consider mitigation actions to address these risks. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 

Develop and agree to communication strategy and tactics in accordance with identified needs, potential risks, available technologies and project constraints or opportunities. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 

Create a communication management plan in accordance with agreed strategy, tactics and communications needs. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 

Agree to a communication management plan and incorporate it into overall project management plan. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 

Implement a project management information system to collect, disseminate and record project information in accordance with the communications management plan. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 

Develop templates and procedures to support the implementation of the communications management plan in accordance with project and/or organisation standards. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 

Brief project team members on procedures and provide them with necessary project communication templates and data

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 

Implement documentation and/or object management for a project in accordance with organisation or project standards. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 

Distribute information in accordance with the project communication management plan. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 

Prepare performance reports and distributed in accordance with the communications management plan. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 

Identify, record, analyse and respond to risks and/or issues in accordance with project procedures. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 

Evaluate and report the effectiveness of project communication in accordance with project objectives, success criteria and project management plan. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 

Evaluate meeting effectiveness and identify improvements implemented in accordance with project procedures.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 

Identify and implement Improvement measures to communications in accordance with needs and results of the evaluation. 

MODULE 6  (US 243824):

DEVELOP AN INTEGRATED PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLAN FOR A SIMPLE TO MODERATELY COMPLEX PROJECT 

At the end of the learning cycle, the learners will demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• Project Structure
• Roles and responsibilities
• Project Profile
• Steering committee
• Contractors
• Community groups
• Sponsors
• Performance Management baselines

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 

structure, roles, responsibilities and authorities in consultation with the client and/or management. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 

Improve and document project team profiles and structure in line with organisational standards and procedures. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 

Perfect and document procedures to refer issues and/or decisions to higher levels of authority, in line with organisational practices and procedures. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 

Set up change request, monitor and control procedures in accordance with organisational and/or client standards and procedures and project needs.

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 

Outline change control approval procedures and responsibilities in required format. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 

Describe configuration control procedures in line with project objectives, product needs and organisational standards and procedures. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 

Gather, check and interrogate all component elements and/or plans for cohesion and balance between them to ensure alignment to each other. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 

Agree to correct discrepancies between components with relevant stakeholders and in the required format. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 

Define project control mechanism and processes in accordance with project needs. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 

Develop and agree on performance measurement baselines in accordance with agreed success criteria and planned controls. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 

Integrate all components into the project management plan document. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 

Check the project management plan document for accuracy, completeness and compliance to the required format. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 

Present the integrated project management plan to the authorised individuals in required format and time frame. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 

Obtain approval for the integrated project management plan from the authorised individuals in accordance with organisational standards and procedures. 

ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 

Communicate the approved integrated project management plan to all stakeholders in the required format and time frame