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BSBPMG522 Undertake project work - Victoria University
Task 1- Administer and Monitor Project
This task comprises of product-based methods of assessment, a Case Study scenario and observation conducted in a simulated work environment.
You are required to:
• develop project execution forms and reports based on given scenarios,
• meet with the project team to discuss matters related to project execution and coach the team on skills and knowledge that will support them in achieving the desired project outcomes.
It has been designed to evaluate your ability to:
• provide support for project team members, especially with regard to specific needs, to ensure that the quality of the expected outcomes of the project and documented timelines are met,
• establish and maintain required record-keeping systems throughout the project,
• implement and monitor plans for managing project finances, resources and quality,
• complete and forward project reports as required to stakeholders,
• undertake risk management as required to ensure project outcomes are met,
• work towards achieving project deliverables.
Procedures
Using the workplace scenario information provided, you will work collaboratively with your project team to administer and monitor a project (initiated, planned and discussed in Task 2) in order to achieve the project deliverables.
1. Review the assessment scenario, the business documentation, including policies and procedures, and the project planning templates provided:
o Appendix 1 - Scenario at the end of this document,
o Policies and Procedures - provided in a separate folder,
o Templates:
• 1 - Risk Assessment form at 25% timeframe in Task 3.1,
• 2 - Issues log at 50% timeframe in Task 3.1,
• 3 - Change request form at 50% timeframe in Task 3.1,
• 4 - Status Report at 25% timeframe in Task 3.1,
• 5 - Status Report at 50% timeframe in Task 3.1,
• 6 - Status Report at 75% timeframe in Task 3.1,
• 7 - Meeting Minutes in Task 3.2.
2. Determine monitoring and record-keeping system requirements from the scenario for project as planned.
3. Determine personal need for support.
4. Meet with the team at least on one occasion in week 5 of class to:
a. discuss monitoring and record-keeping systems as required by the organisation,
b. discuss risk processes for identifying risks and risk management approaches,
c. discuss project execution,
d. coach and mentor the team on one of the following topics:
• project quality management,
• risk management,
• conflict management,
• time management,
• manage stress.
Note: Minutes of the meetings must be completed and submitted. The meeting will be observed by the assessor. Arrange suitable time with the team member and assessor (to observe). Undertake risk management as per your project plan. Provide risk management reports (may include change requests and/or issues logs). Use or adapt the templates provided.
5. Ensure you adhere to budgetary constraints and timelines. All resources and time spent on the project will count towards expenditure.
6. Submit documentation as per specifications below.
Complete the following activities:
Task 3.1 Status Reports
Consider that the scenarios described in Appendix 1 - Scenario at the end of this document have happened at 25%, 50%, 75% timeframe as described.
Develop the following status reports to meet the record-keeping system requirements:
1. A risk assessment form to the attention of the project manager for the risk identified at 25% timeframe. (Template 1),
2. An issue log for the issues arisen at 50% timeframe. (Template 2),
3. A change form to request the changes needed as part of the issue resolution strategy for the issues arisen at 50% timeframe. (Template 3),
4. 3 status reports at 25%, 45%, 75% timeframe. Write a brief email with a summary of the content of the reports when forwarding them to the project sponsor. (Templates 4,5,6).
Task 3.2 Manage the team
Meet with the team on at least one occasion in week 5 of class to:
a. discuss monitoring and record-keeping systems as required by the organisation,
b. discuss risk processes for identifying risks and risk management approaches,
c. report on and review any issue related to project execution,
d. coach and mentor the team on one of the following topics:
• project quality management,
• risk management,
• conflict management,
• time management,
• manage stress,
Complete the minutes of the meetings (Template 7).
The meeting is an observable task, and the trainer and assessor will evaluate your performance in the meeting using an observation checklist.
Undertake the coaching session using suitable tools. For example, you could use one or more of the following:
• prepare coaching notes,
• use the whiteboard,
• prepare a powerpoint presentation,
• prepare a brief handout,
• use a video to record the session.
Submit any relevant evidence (for example, a picture of the whiteboard, a copy of the handout or the PowerPoint presentation) with your assessment.
If you are absent from class, it is your responsibility to make alternative arrangements with the trainer and assessor to organise the meeting with the team.
Attachment:- Undertake project work_Task_3.rar