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ASSESSMENT 1 BRIEF
Course BSB51415 Diploma of Project Management
Subject Title DIPPMPP15 Project Management Principles
Unit of Competency BSBPMG511 Manage project scope
BSBPMG512 Manage project time
BSBPMG513 Manage project quality
Title of Assessment Task Assignment 1 – Scope Management Plan
Submission Week Week 4
Introduction
The aim of this assignment is to assess student’s understanding of the theoretical principles of developing a
communication plan presented and to apply them in a practical manner.
This assessment task is a group assessment and should be attempted after completing Modules 1 – 2.
This subject contains 4 assessments which progress as follows:
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Objectives
The objectives for this assessment task are to:
Develop a scope management plan for approval
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Background Information
You are working for the SimTech Corporation. SimTech is a consumer electronics store that specialises in
selling electronic equipment, tools, furniture, home products and vehicles that make people’s lives easier.
They are a national business with 20 stores employing over 400 staff. Please see their website for further
information ‐ https://mveiga1.wixsite.com/simtech. (To access the staff intranet, use the password staff1)
The company in the last 12 months has started to plateau in sales and decline in customer service. Many of
the executive team feel that this is attributed to recent changes in the organisational structure coupled
with staff turnover in key positions. Management is worried that if things don’t pick up, it could hurt the
long‐term brand reputation and profit projections for the organisation. You have been selected to manage
and run a project that will span the next 12 months. Choose one of the following to manage:
Improve employee morale and reduce staff turnover to under 3%
Improve sales of all stores by 20%
Lift customer service ratings to above 4.5 stars
Increase net profit for the organisation by 5%
Your choice will continue into Assessments 2 to 4.
Task 1 – Analyse Relevant Information
Review the SimTech website and become familiar with their policies, procedures, products and any other
relevant materials.
Task 2 – Discuss Requirements
For this assessment you will be assuming the role of Project Manager to assist in reaching their business
objectives. Your facilitator will play the role of an Executive Manager. Before you can move forward with
the project, discuss concerns, questions or points that need clarification with your client. Your discussion
should be centred around the scope of work, quality and resource requirements.
For this task of the assessment, you must:
Schedule and run at least one project meeting with your facilitator before the submission of this assessment
task
Record all meetings using a meeting minutes template
In your meetings, you must demonstrate that you can:
Participate in verbal exchanges using clear language and appropriate non‐verbal features
Uses active listening and questioning to confirm understanding and agreement
Actively identify requirements of important communication exchanges, selecting appropriate channels,
format and content to suit purpose and audience
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Task 3 – Scope Management Plan
After your consultation you now can complete the Scope Management Plan (see attached template) to
establish the plan for the project. The Scope Management Plan will outline the:
o Management approach
o Roles and responsibilities
o Scope definition
o Work‐breakdown structure
o Scope control
Task 4 – Gain Approval
Submit your work as a draft (via the learning portal) to the Project Sponsor (your facilitator) to
gain the necessary approvals to commence the next stage of the project. The Project Sponsor will
then provide feedback and guidance for any adjustments that need to be made before your final
submission.
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Assessment Adjustment for Students in Different Modalities
Course Type Adjustment
The meetings aspect of this assessment will take via video
Online conference tools such as Skype, Zoom, Collaborate, telephone or
video recording.
The meetings aspect of this assessment can take place in class.
Face to Face and On‐campus
Your Facilitator will provide further details on this.
IBBM PNG & Intensive The meetings aspect of this assessment will take place in class.
Workshops Your facilitator will provide additional details on this.
If you are involved in a project in your workplace, this assessment
Workplace Based can be contextualised for that scenario. Before commencing, you
(Applies to all students) must gain approval from your Facilitator and you must attempt
and complete all tasks.
Reasonable services and adjustments will be made to
accommodate students with disabilities without compromising the
Disability Adjustment
academic standard or inherent requirements of the course. Please
refer to our Disability Policy for further details.
Support and Materials
Support Type Details
Study Guide Students should consult and read Modules 1‐2 in the Study Guide
before completing this assessment task
Facilitator Your Facilitator will act as one of the primary sources of
information whilst completing this assessment task. Be sure to
note any additional advice, directions and content they distribute
Answer Template Although not compulsory, students are encouraged to use and
adapt where necessary the attached Answer Template for their
submission. Additional workplace templates can be found on the
Case Study website
LASU will assist you to improve your skills during your study, both
LASU – Learning and Academic
in specialist academic skills tutorials and bookable appointments.
Skills Unit They can help with report writing, time management, researching,
academic learning. Contact LASU through the Learning Portal
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Achieving Competency
To submit and complete:
Participate in the discussion process
Complete a scope management plan
Your assessor will be looking for evidence and that you can demonstrate of the following:
Develop and confirm procedures for project authorisation with an appropriate authority
Obtain authorisation to expend resources
Confirm project delegations and authorities in project governance arrangements
Identify, negotiate and document project boundaries
Establish measurable project benefits, outcomes and outputs
Establish a shared understanding of desired project outcomes with relevant stakeholders
Document scope management plan
Submission Instructions
This assessment is to be submitted via the student learning portal.
Assessment Process
All items must be submitted.
All items must be satisfactorily answered / addressed / completed in order for you to achieve a
“Satisfactory” outcome for this assessment.
Please note that this is one assessment from the range of assessment tasks you will complete. You
must complete all assessment tasks in this subject. Please refer to your subject outline for
information on the other assessment tasks.
Clear, constructive and accurate feedback will be given to you on your results and performance
The assessment items you submit will be retained by the college as evidence of your performance.
Assessment Policy and Procedure, Extensions and Special Consideration
http://www.think.edu.au/studying‐at‐think/policies‐and‐procedures
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