Task:
The purpose of this assessment is to assess the student in the following learning outcomes:
1.1 Identify resource requirements for individual tasks identified in the work breakdown structure in consultation with relevant stakeholders
1.2 Estimate project costs for project budget to be prepared within agreed tolerances
1.3 Develop a project budget
1.4 Develop a cost-management plan for project finances according to scope of responsibility
2.1 Implement agreed financial-management processes and procedures for monitoring actual expenditure against budget
2.2 Identify cost variations and evaluate alternative actions
2.3 Implement and monitor agreed actions for maintaining financial objectives
2.4 Provide accurate and timely financial reports
3.1 Conduct activities to signify financial completion according to task and organisational requirements
3.2 Review project outcomes using available records
3.3 Review cost-management issues and document improvements Assessment/evidence gathering conditions
Each assessment component is recorded as either Competent (C) or Not Yet Competent (NYC). A student can only achieve competence when all assessment components listed under “Purpose of the assessment” section are recorded as competent. Your trainer will give you feedback after the completion of each assessment. A student who is assessed as NYC (Not Yet Competent) is eligible for re-assessment.
Resources required for this Assessment
Weekly eLearning notes relevant to the tasks/questions should be read prior to undertaking the assessment.
Instructions for Students
Please read the following instructions carefully
This assessment must be completed In class At home
The assessment is to be completed according to the instructions given by your assessor.
Feedback on each task will be provided to enable you to determine how your work could be improved. You will be provided with feedback on your work within two weeks of the assessment due date. All other feedback will be provided by the end of the term.
Should you not answer the questions correctly, you will be given feedback on the results and your gaps in knowledge. You will be given another opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and skills to be deemed competent for this unit of competency.
If you are not sure about any aspects of this assessment, please ask for clarification from your assessor.
1.2 Estimate project costs for project budget to be prepared within agreed tolerances
1.3 Develop a project budget
1.4 Develop a cost-management plan for project finances according to scope of responsibility
2.1 Implement agreed financial-management processes and procedures for monitoring actual expenditure against budget
2.2 Identify cost variations and evaluate alternative actions
2.3 Implement and monitor agreed actions for maintaining financial objectives
2.4 Provide accurate and timely financial reports
3.1 Conduct activities to signify financial completion according to task and organisational requirements
3.2 Review project outcomes using available records
3.3 Review cost-management issues and document improvements Assessment/evidence gathering conditions
Each assessment component is recorded as either Competent (C) or Not Yet Competent (NYC). A student can only achieve competence when all assessment components listed under “Purpose of the assessment” section are recorded as competent. Your trainer will give you feedback after the completion of each assessment. A student who is assessed as NYC (Not Yet Competent) is eligible for re-assessment.
Resources required for this Assessment
Weekly eLearning notes relevant to the tasks/questions should be read prior to undertaking the assessment.
Instructions for Students
Please read the following instructions carefully
This assessment must be completed In class At home
The assessment is to be completed according to the instructions given by your assessor.
Feedback on each task will be provided to enable you to determine how your work could be improved. You will be provided with feedback on your work within two weeks of the assessment due date. All other feedback will be provided by the end of the term.
Should you not answer the questions correctly, you will be given feedback on the results and your gaps in knowledge. You will be given another opportunity to demonstrate your knowledge and skills to be deemed competent for this unit of competency.
If you are not sure about any aspects of this assessment, please ask for clarification from your assessor.
There are two tasks to complete for this unit of competence:
Task 1 – Written responses
This activity has been designed to assess your knowledge and understanding of managing project cost within projects.
This task consists of questionnaires which reflect the knowledge of project management (PMBOK). The responses should include the following:
Must be relevant to your project as stated in BSBPMG530 Manage Project Scope, unless otherwise stated. Responses should link to the theoretical aspects of project cost management followed by relevant experience / exposure of your nominated project you have recently or are currently working on to progress both your studies and your projects simultaneously. Your response to the questionnaires must relate to the same project topic chosen for BSBPMG530 Manage Project Scope subject unit.
However, if you have started with this subject topic as an initial attempt of this course, you must negotiate and discuss with your Assessor to consider a project that you recently or are currently working on or a project that you have worked in the past.
If workplace project exposure does not apply to you, you must negotiate with your assessor to use a scenario/case study examples that you will find on e-learning. However, case study examples are a suitable substitute where workplace examples cannot be provided. Case studies are available on e-learning. Theory answers without reference to your experience will not be assessed as satisfactory
Demonstrate that you can or have applied what you have learnt to your project, regardless of whether you have undertaken all the performance requirements in your workplace.
This task consists of questionnaires which reflect the knowledge of project management (PMBOK). The responses should include the following:
Must be relevant to your project as stated in BSBPMG530 Manage Project Scope, unless otherwise stated. Responses should link to the theoretical aspects of project cost management followed by relevant experience / exposure of your nominated project you have recently or are currently working on to progress both your studies and your projects simultaneously. Your response to the questionnaires must relate to the same project topic chosen for BSBPMG530 Manage Project Scope subject unit.
However, if you have started with this subject topic as an initial attempt of this course, you must negotiate and discuss with your Assessor to consider a project that you recently or are currently working on or a project that you have worked in the past.
If workplace project exposure does not apply to you, you must negotiate with your assessor to use a scenario/case study examples that you will find on e-learning. However, case study examples are a suitable substitute where workplace examples cannot be provided. Case studies are available on e-learning. Theory answers without reference to your experience will not be assessed as satisfactory
Demonstrate that you can or have applied what you have learnt to your project, regardless of whether you have undertaken all the performance requirements in your workplace.
Task 2 – Portfolio of Evidence
The portfolio of evidence comprises the assessment of the application of your project cost knowledge. You will need to demonstrate your cost management skills applied to a project which is based on the project you have chosen for BSBPMG530 Manage Project Scope subject unit. It should state relevant experience / exposure of your nominated project you recently or are currently working on to progress both your studies and your projects simultaneously.
The portfolio of evidence comprises the assessment of the application of your project cost knowledge. You will need to demonstrate your cost management skills applied to a project which is based on the project you have chosen for BSBPMG530 Manage Project Scope subject unit. It should state relevant experience / exposure of your nominated project you recently or are currently working on to progress both your studies and your projects simultaneously.
If you have started with this subject topic as an initial attempt of completing this course, you must negotiate and discuss with your Assessor to consider a project that you recently or are currently working on or a project that you have worked in the past.
If workplace project exposure does not apply to you, you must negotiate with your assessor to use a scenario/case study examples that you will find on e-learning. However, case study examples are a suitable substitute where workplace examples cannot be provided. Case studies are available on e-learning.
If workplace project exposure does not apply to you, you must negotiate with your assessor to use a scenario/case study examples that you will find on e-learning. However, case study examples are a suitable substitute where workplace examples cannot be provided. Case studies are available on e-learning.
To such a degree you must negotiate with your assessor to use a scenario/case study examples that you will find on e-learning.
Your nominated project must be agreed between you and your Assessor so that its methodology, tools and techniques accommodate to the performance requirements of each Unit of Competency prior to start of work on the unit. Your project must comprise:
a comprehensive, detailed and integrated project management plan
A formal communications plan
A devoted and project-based budget
Formal and planned involvement with a wide range of stakeholders
A documented risk, issues and change-management methodology
A quality plan with assurance and control processes
A project team-based environment.
a comprehensive, detailed and integrated project management plan
A formal communications plan
A devoted and project-based budget
Formal and planned involvement with a wide range of stakeholders
A documented risk, issues and change-management methodology
A quality plan with assurance and control processes
A project team-based environment.
Evidence of the following is important:
Demonstration of cost management for several complex projects
Knowledge of cost management plans, tools, issues and likely challenges
Demonstration of cost management for several complex projects
Knowledge of cost management plans, tools, issues and likely challenges
To achieve competency, you are required to demonstrate knowledge, skills and experience to: Performance Evidence
Work closely with others to determine resources against budgetary frameworks
Prepare a budget and cost-management plan for a project
Monitor costs across a project’s life cycle including solving cost variations and analysing possible alternatives
Record expenditure, create accurate financial reports and review cost-management processes.
Knowledge Evidence
Explain appropriate budgeting processes, tools and techniques
Describe methods and tools for costing and cost analysis
Explain strategies for managing costs and their application in different situations
Outline processes for reviewing costs against outcomes
Summarise key organisational policies and procedures applicable to this role.
Work closely with others to determine resources against budgetary frameworks
Prepare a budget and cost-management plan for a project
Monitor costs across a project’s life cycle including solving cost variations and analysing possible alternatives
Record expenditure, create accurate financial reports and review cost-management processes.
Knowledge Evidence
Explain appropriate budgeting processes, tools and techniques
Describe methods and tools for costing and cost analysis
Explain strategies for managing costs and their application in different situations
Outline processes for reviewing costs against outcomes
Summarise key organisational policies and procedures applicable to this role.
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