NZQA registered unit standard
25221 version 2
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Title
Manage application of project integrative processes
Level
5
Purpose
Credits
8
This unit standard specifies the outcomes required to integrate
and balance the overall project management functions of
scope, time, cost, quality, human resources, communications,
risk and procurement, and align and track the project objectives
to comply with organisational goals, strategies and objectives.
A project manager usually performs the specialist functions
required by this unit standard.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: manage
integration of all functions of project management; coordinate
internal and external environments; and implement project
activities throughout project life cycle.
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 taken responsibility within projects for integrating all
project management functions (scope, time, cost, quality, human resources,
communications, risk and procurement). This will include evidence of managing the
work of others in the project team.
3
Definitions
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.
Project management functions include project integration, scope, time, cost, quality,
human resources, communications, risk, and procurement and contracting.
4
Evidence is required of managing a minimum of two projects.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
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Manage integration of all functions of project management.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Project stakeholders and their interests are identified in accordance with
organisational requirements.
1.2
All project management functions are analysed with senior personnel and
relevant stakeholders to determine project objectives in accordance with
organisational requirements.
1.3
The project plan is developed in terms of integrating all project management
functions to achieve outcomes and meet requirements for time, cost, quality,
and risk, in accordance with organisational requirements.
Range
project plan may include – a single document; a covering
document which integrates the requirements of the project
management functions using appropriate formats and procedures.
1.4
The project plan is endorsed in accordance with organisational requirements.
1.5
Control mechanisms are established to control planned activity in accordance
with organisational requirements.
Outcome 2
Coordinate internal and external environments for projects.
Range
internal environment may include – physical location of project; layout of project
personnel and equipment; personal working conditions; team dynamics;
differentiation of the project within the larger environment.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Projects are managed within an established internal working environment to
ensure work is conducted effectively throughout the project in accordance with
project plan and organisational requirements.
2.2
Links are maintained to align project objectives with organisational objectives
throughout the project life cycle in accordance with project plan and
organisational requirements.
2.3
Assistance from senior personnel is sought to resolve conflicts which may
negatively affect project objectives, where required, in accordance with
organisational requirements.
Outcome 3
Implement project activities throughout project life cycle.
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Evidence requirements
3.1
Agreed project phases, approval points, and review points are monitored in
accordance with project plan and organisational requirements.
3.2
Progress is reported against established project baselines to measure
performance throughout the project life cycle in accordance with project plan
and organisational requirements.
3.3
Established finalisation plans, procedures and activities are implemented in
accordance with organisational requirements.
finalisation plans, procedures and activities may include –
transition of responsibility/ownership of project deliverables/
products; transfer of assets to the client or originating owner;
warranty requirements; project evaluation; final
audit/reconciliation; settling of financial liabilities; finalisation of
account codes and other financial documentation; forwarding
finalisation report to senior personnel.
Range
3.4
Any integration management issues and recommended improvements are
identified, documented and passed on to senior personnel for application to
future projects in accordance with organisational requirements.
Range
integration management issues and recommended improvements
may include – evaluation using established success and failure
criteria; lessons learned; knowledge management; training
programs; records.
Planned review date
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
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Please note
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of study leading to that assessment.
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Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
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