Manage application of project integrative processes

BSBPMG501A

Manage application of project integrative processes

Unit Descriptor

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to integrate and balance the overall project management functions of scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications, risk and procurement; and to align and track the project objectives to comply with organisational goals, strategies and objectives. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1 . Manage integration of all functions of project management	Identify project stakeholders and their interests, with guidance of higher project authority Analyse all *project management functions* with higher project authority and relevant stakeholders to determine achievable project objectives Develop a *project plan* to integrate all project management functions to achieve outcomes and requirements for time, cost, quality and risk Obtain endorsement of project plan by higher project authority Establish designated mechanisms to control planned activity
2 . Coordinate internal and external environments	Manage the project within an established *internal working environment* to ensure work is conducted effectively throughout the project Maintain established links to align project objectives with organisation objectives throughout the project life cycle Seek assistance, where necessary, from higher project authority to resolve conflicts which may negatively affect project objectives
3 . Implement project activities throughout life cycle	Ensure agreed project phases, approval points and review points occur Report progress against established project baselines to measure performance throughout the project life cycle Implement established *finalisation plans, procedures and activities* Identify and document *integration management issues and recommended improvements,* and pass on to higher project authority for application to future projects

Key Competency	Examples of Application	Performance Level
How can information be collected, analysed and organised?
How are ideas and information communicated within this competency?
How are activities planned and organised?
How are problem solving skills applied?
How are mathematical ideas and techniques used?
How is use of technology applied?
How is team work used within this competency?

Range Statement

The nin e project management functions are:

communications
cost
human resources
procurement and contracting
project integration
quality
risk
scope
time

Project plan may include:

covering document which integrates the requirements of the nine functions of project management using appropriate formats and procedures
single document
multiple documents

Internal working environment may include:

arrangement of project personnel and equipment
identity and differentiation of the project within the larger environment
personal working conditions
physical location of project
team dynamics

Finalisation plans, procedures and activities may include:

final audit/reconciliation
finalisation of account codes and other financial documentation
forwarding finalisation report to senior personnel
project evaluation
settling of financial liabilities
transferring of assets to client or originating owner
transition of responsibility/ownership of project deliverables/products
warranty requirements

Integration management issues and recommended improvements may include:

evaluation using established success and failure criteria
knowledge management
lessons learned
records
training programs

Evidence Guide

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

Evidence of the following is essential:

development of project plans for multiple complex projects
details of how plans were monitored and outcomes were reported
knowledge of project life cycle.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to project documentation relevant to project integration
access to feedback from project stakeholders.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skill 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
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of strategies for managing project integration and their application to different situations
analysis of responses addressing case studies and scenarios which present project integration management issues and problems
assessment of project reports and examples of project plans.

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 Diploma of Project Management.