CPCMCM8001 — Plan and manage complex projects

1 Identify strategic and operational needs of the project during planning phase.

• 1.1Project’s strategic context and operational requirements are identified and analysed.
• 1.2Organisation’s strategic and business plans and their output requirements are identified and analysed.
• 1.3Client requirements and impact of legislation and industry codes and standards are identified and fully explored.
• 1.4Risk management analysis is conducted and risk management plan is developed and documented.

2 Prepare project plan.

• 2.1Precise specifications and terms of reference for the project are defined and documented.
• 2.2Project budget is developed, specified to a level that can be used for managing sub-tasks, and documented.
• 2.3Skills needed for successful completion of project are defined.
• 2.4Physical and other resources required to support project are defined and documented and processes to secure them are commenced.
• 2.5Timelines, schedules and critical path for the project are developed and documented, taking into consideration contingencies and time slippages.
• 2.6Reporting and communication strategy or process is defined and documented.

3 Assemble project team and commence work.

• 3.1Appropriate project team members are secured and briefed regarding the project, their roles, levels of delegated responsibility, and outcomes to be achieved.
• 3.2Communication processes are put in place to coordinate work and inform team members of progress.
• 3.3Clear reporting processes for team members are communicated.

4 Manage project.

• 4.1Project progress is monitored according to project plan requirements, using appropriate project management tools and methodologies.
• 4.2Team members are supported and their output is managed against key performance indicators identified in project plan.
• 4.3Corrections, changes and additions are made to project plan in light of changing circumstances to ensure project aims and outcomes are met.
• 4.4Resourcing to support project is monitored and corrections are made to reflect changing circumstances.
• 4.5Reporting of overall project progress is made to senior management or client as required and in line with project plan.

5 Finalise project.

• 5.1Required handover to staff members responsible for ongoing implementation or maintenance of project products or services is conducted efficiently, effectively and in line with organisational procedures.
• 5.2Project team members and relevant stakeholders are debriefed about conduct of project and outcomes achieved.
• 5.3Report is prepared analysing strengths and weaknesses of project plan and conduct of project.

6 Use project to improve future processes.

• 6.1Learning outcomes are identified and analysed to inform future complex projects.
• 6.2Strategic impact of project is considered and fed into the organisation’s ongoing strategic planning processes.

What does an assessment tool for CPCMCM8001 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for CPCMCM8001 needs to address all 45 unit components: 6 elements with 23 performance criteria, 9 performance evidence requirements, 8 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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