Project Management

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 4
Unit No:
R/507/4512
Credits:
15
Guided learning hours:
50 hours

Assessment Guidance

N/A

Unit Learning Outcomes

1

Understand why organisations use project management.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1

    Describe the principles of project management.

  • 1.2

    Explain the benefits of project management to organisations and individuals.

2

Understand how to set up projects.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1

    Explain the considerations when reviewing project proposals.

  • 2.2

    Explain how to set clear goals for projects.

  • 2.3

    Analyse project resource requirements.

  • 2.4

    Explain how roles and responsibilities are allocated within project teams.

  • 2.5

    Identify project communication needs.

  • 2.6

    Assess possible risks to successful completion of projects.

  • 2.7

    Explain how to mitigate for possible risks.

3

Be able to use management tools to maintain, control and monitor projects.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1

    Describe different management tools for monitoring and control of projects.

  • 3.2

    Justify the use of management tools for monitoring and controlling projects.

  • 3.3

    Use management tools to monitor projects.

4

Be able to review projects at all stages.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1

    Explain reasons for reviewing projects after completion.

  • 4.2

    Review projects against original proposals.