NZQA registered unit standard 25230 version 2 Page 1 of 5

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NZQA registered unit standard
25230 version 2
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Title
Direct the scope of multiple projects in a programme
Level
6
Purpose
Credits
5
This unit standard specifies the outcomes required to direct the
scope of projects within a programme or multiple projects
context. It covers the management of authorising projects, and
defining, planning and managing the programme scope. A
programme manager usually performs this function.
People credited with this unit standard are able to: authorise
projects; define and plan programme scope; and manage
programme scope.
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 across multiple projects or a
programme for directing and authorising scoping of the projects. This will include
evidence of managing the work of project managers and others working within
project teams.
3
Definitions
A programme is a set of interrelated projects, each of which has a project manager.
Multiple projects means a number of projects which may or may not be related but
which are all managed by the same person as a programme to achieve a common
organisational objective(s). For the purposes of this unit standard both types will be
referred to as a programme and managers as programme managers.
The client represents the person(s) or organisation(s) that will be the recipients of the
project deliverables.
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 objectives describe the specific, tangible products or deliverables that the
project will deliver.
Programme objectives describe the higher level products or deliverables that the
portfolio of inter-related projects will deliver.
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Major deliverables are the measurable, tangible, verifiable items that must be
produced, subject to approval by the project sponsor or client, to complete the
project.
Scope creep is incremental increases to scope to accommodate wishes rather than
project or programme needs.
Resource requirements are the personnel, equipment, materials, or services needed
to complete tasks in a project.
Programme scope is the totality of work needed to complete a programme.
4
Evidence of a minimum of four projects must be supplied.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Authorise projects.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Needs are analysed, in consultation with client and other stakeholders if
necessary, to justify each project and for the designation of project managers in
accordance with organisational requirements.
Range
needs may be – outcome-oriented, for example to fulfil needs;
product-oriented, for example to acquire new computer systems or
buildings; improvement-oriented, for example to find a better ways
of doing something; activity-oriented, for example to stage major
cultural events.
1.2
Project selection and prioritisation are conducted in accordance with
organisational requirements.
1.3
Project authorisation recommendations are made to a higher project authority
as the basis for future projects management activity and commitment of
resources and effort, in accordance with organisational requirements.
Range
project authorisation recommendations may include – broad
details of required project outcomes and objectives; major projects
phases, activities and milestones that will require timing
coordination across the programme (particularly as new approved
projects enter the programme); project managers' terms of
reference, and authorisations and limitations directed by the
programme manager; relationship between multiple project
objectives and the programmes and therefore strategic objectives
of the organisation.
Outcome 2
Define and plan programme scope.
Evidence requirements
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2.1
Projects' objectives, major deliverables and resource requirements are defined
at the project and programme level, and are confirmed with the governance
group or a higher project authority in accordance with organisational
requirements.
2.2
Measurable projects' outcomes and benefits are determined and agreed, to
enable quantified evaluation of programme performance in accordance with
organisational requirements.
Range
2.3
Programme scope definition, scope management strategies and project plans
are developed, agreed, and communicated to stakeholders and project team
members, in accordance with organisational requirements.
Range
2.4
programme performance may include – measurement of time and
resources spent on the projects, as compared to baseline data;
use of tools and techniques to manage and measure projects'
progress in terms of time and resources.
scope management strategies may include – progressive
refinement of scope throughout multiple project life cycles;
controlling programme scope creep; managing factors which
influence changes to scope; determining that a scope change has
occurred or is about to occur; managing scope changes when they
occur; managing the effect of scope changes on other areas and
on achievement of multiple project objectives.
Programme scope is aligned to business requirements and organisational
strategy in accordance with organisational requirements.
Outcome 3
Manage programme scope.
Evidence requirements
3.1
Regular programme reviews are conducted to measure and to ensure that
stated programme and business/strategic objectives are met, in accordance
with programme plan and organisational requirements.
3.2
Change management system is established and maintained to form the basis of
ongoing scope management, in accordance with programme plan and
organisational requirements.
Range
3.3
change management system may include – documentation; risk
analysis; impact analysis; configuration management; change to
control boards/committees.
The effects of potential, perceived, and actual projects' scope changes are
reviewed and action is taken to ensure that project and programme objectives
are achieved or modified.
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scope change reviews may include – major elements of the
programme liable to change, for example deletion of a line of
business endeavour, new projects prioritising programme and
deletion of poorly performing projects; programme documentation,
including plans, integrated schedules, integrated budgets and
integrated (programme) risk analysis; formal agreements, such as
contracts, sub-contracts and memoranda of understanding.
Range
3.4
Projects' outcomes are compared against defined programme scope and are
aligned to strategic objectives, in accordance with organisational requirements.
3.5
Programme outcomes are communicated to stakeholders in accordance with
organisational requirements.
3.6
Any scope management issues across multiple projects and recommended
improvements are identified, and documented for use in future planning in
accordance with organisational requirements.
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
0113
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Please note
Providers must be granted consent to assess against standards (accredited) by NZQA,
before they can report credits from assessment against unit standards or deliver courses
of study leading to that assessment.
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NZQA before they can register credits from assessment against unit standards.
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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Comments on this unit standard
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