NZQA registered unit standard
25212 version 2
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Title
Apply scope controls to a project
Level
4
Purpose
Credits
5
A project team member usually performs the functions required
by this unit standard under direction of the project manager and
working with other project team members.
People credited with this unit standard are able to contribute to:
scope definition for a project; and apply project scope controls
to a project.
Classification
Business Operations and Development > Project Management
Available grade
Achieved
Explanatory notes
1
Legislation relevant to this unit standard may include but is not limited to: Health and
Safety in Employment Act 1992; Resource Management Act 1991; Human Rights Act
1993; Privacy Act 1993; Employment Relations Act 2000.
2
To demonstrate competence in this unit standard a candidate must be able to
provide evidence that they have contributed to the management of the scope of a
project. This will include evidence of working with others to define and document the
scope, including the planned outcomes of the project; working within the project plan
and tracking and monitoring and controlling of the project with respect to the scope of
the project; and applying scope controls within the project, as required. This
contribution may be within the candidate’s own area of expertise or across several
aspects of the project. Evidence may be gathered from the candidate's contribution
to several simultaneous projects, or to one project over an extended period of time.
3
Definitions
Project deliverables refer to products and services defined within the project scope.
Organisational requirements refer to instructions to staff on policy and procedures
which are documented in memo or manual format and are available in the workplace.
These requirements include but are not limited to – site specific requirements and
company quality management requirements.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Contribute to scope definition for a project.
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NZQA registered unit standard
25212 version 2
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Evidence requirements
1.1
Project deliverables are identified in accordance with project objectives and
organisational requirements.
1.2
Measurable outcomes are identified to enable evaluation of project
performance.
1.3
Contributions assist in the development of the scope management plan.
Range
scope management plan may include – project objectives;
deliverables, activities and tasks; constraints and assumptions;
work organisation and/or product break-down structures; project
benefits and outcomes.
Outcome 2
Apply project scope controls to a project.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Work is undertaken in accordance with agreed project management plan using
established procedures for change control and performance measurement.
Range
procedures for change control may include – identifying
designated elements of the project liable to change, for example
finance and duration of tasks; adjusting designated project
documentation, for example plans, schedules, directives,
guidelines and instructions, including change instructions, change
request procedures and nominated change authorities.
Procedures for performance measurement may include – using
tools and techniques to manage and measure project progress in
terms of time and resources.
2.2
Aspects of project scope are monitored and controlled, and any instances of
non-compliance with defined scope are communicated to the project manager
in accordance with organisational requirements.
2.3
Progress is measured against established outcomes to determine potential,
perceived, and actual scope changes in accordance with organisational
requirements.
2.4
Any scope changes are reported in accordance with organisational
requirements.
2.5
Assistance is provided in the review of project outcomes to determine the
effectiveness of scope management approaches in accordance with project
objectives and organisational requirements.
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SSB Code 130301
 New Zealand Qualifications Authority 2016
NZQA registered unit standard
Planned review date
25212 version 2
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31 December 2018
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
17 April 2009
31 December 2018
Rollover and
Revision
2
24 October 2014
N/A
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
0113
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Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
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and assessors, and special resource requirements.
Comments on this unit standard
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