Assessment 1
Task Description
Assignment Overview
This assessment item requires you to develop:-
The start of the project management plan. Refer to the eight (8) 'other things' on page 77 PMBoK v5 for the key inclusions for this submission. You will also need to include 'Lessons Incorporated' as described in Prince2. You will also include an index noting the sections of the document and list the three baselines and sub-plans as appendices yet to be completed (TBC).
a communications management plan a stakeholder management plan
a stakeholder register a selected case study. The case studies will be supplied for a range of project domains:- Engineering and construction domain,
IT Telecoms Software domain,
Financial and business services domain, Welfare domain.
You will be graded upon how well the four documents have been developed and reflect the information in the case study. The submission must meet the minimum requirements outlined in the PMBOK (2013) and PRINCE2 (2009).
You are to develop and complete the documents as the project manager for the project described in your case. Do not simply describe the purpose of the documents.
Purpose
This assessment item is to assist you to develop skills in and understand the contents and compilation of the project management plan and component parts.
The assignment will also give you the opportunity to enhance your analysis and written communication skills; particularly in the areas of rigorous structured assignment writing.
Task Description
Assignment Overview
This assessment item requires you to develop a
1. scope baseline as described in PMBoK
2. work package (a single example) as described in Prince2 for your chosen case.
3. schedule management plan
4. schedule
Case studies will be supplied for a range of project domains:-
Engineering and construction domain, IT Telecoms Software domain, Financial and business services domain, Welfare domain.
Assessment 2
Task Description
Assignment Overview
This assessment item requires you to develop :- requirements management plan, human resources management plan, cost management plan, cost baseline and funding requirements, you must then develop the items listed above for a selected case study.
The case studies will cover a number of project domains:-
Engineering and construction domain, IT Telecoms Software domain, Financial and business services domain, Welfare domain.
Your submissions must meet the minimum requirement outlined in the PMBOK (2013) and conform to the requirements outlined PRINCE2 (2009).
Task
Your task is to consider the overview above and develop and complete the required items. You will be graded upon how well your submissions have been completed and reflect the case studies.
Purpose
This assessment item is to assist you to understand and develop skills in the contents and compilation of project requirements, human resource and cost management.
The assignment will also give you the opportunity to enhance your analysis and written communication skills; particularly in the areas of structured assignment writing, and optionally, Microsoft Project.
Assessment 3
Task Description
Assignment Overview
This assessment item requires you to consider:- a risk management plan, a risk register, a quality management plan, and a procurement management plan.
...you must then develop all the plans for a selected case study. The case studies will be supplied for a range of project domains:-
Engineering and construction domain, IT Telecoms Software domain,
Financial and business services domain, Welfare domain.
The submission must meet the minimum requirement outlined in the PMBOK (2013) and PRINCE2 (2009). You will be graded upon how well your submission has been completed and reflects the case studies.
Purpose
The primary purpose of this assessment item is to help you to understand and develop skills in project risk, quality and procurement management.
The assignment will also give you the opportunity to enhance your analysis and written communication skills; particularly in the areas of structured assignment writing.
Group/s
This assessment may be done in groups of up to four students. You must will stay in the group for all five assessments and will utilise the same tender. If there are any issues with group members not contributing then they may be asked to leave the group and work on the remaining assessments individually. Flex students can work individually or form groups through the forum on the Moodle site.
Assessment 4
Task Description
Assignment Overview
Completion of PPMP20008 is like a project, there are likely things that went well and things that did not. Reflecting on the experience can be just as meaningful as retaining concepts taught.
This assessment item requires you to reflect on your participation in the course, identify lessons learnt, and consider what actions can be taken to address lessons and improve future study projects. Please note these learnings are based on your role as a student in PPMP20008 and not based on the case study.
You will need to determine a framework to base your lessons learnt on. In practice lessons learnt discussions are usually framed in certain ways to illicit learnings from participants. Consider what is the most effective way to do this within the context of your group (Flex - if not in a group - for you as an individual), the course and the experience during the term.
You must develop, submit and present a 15 minute presentation (in Microsoft PowerPoint) discussing your reflection and lessons learnt, to your peers in week 12. You must be prepared to answer questions from unit participants after your presentation.
Flex students will not present, however must submit a written set of presentation notes/script. These notes are to be submitted within the notes section of the PowerPoint slides.
You will be graded based on how well you have made your presentation, the lessons learnt framework developed, the lessons shared, and the actions planned to address lessons for future study.
Purpose
This assessment item is to assists you to reflect on your performance in a project, identify lessons learnt, develop strategies to leverage those lessons and develop presentation skills.
Assessment Criteria
Your assignment will be assessed on the extent and quality to which it meets each of the following criteria:-
1. The framework for identifying lessons learnt would enable a meaningful lessons learnt process and address common issues experienced with lessons learnt in projects. (5 marks)
2. The lessons identified demonstrated deep reflection about the learning process. (5 marks)
3. SMART process improvement strategies were identified. (SMART - Specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, time-bounded). (5 marks)
4. A clear flow of thought throughout the presentation with a clear purpose described in the introduction and a comprehensive conclusion. Professional presenting style as if being presented to a project board. For on campus students this will be determined through the presentation, flex via the presentation notes. (5 marks).
Ensure the presentation is appropriately formatted within slide and note/script limit: 10 to 20 slides & notes/script, that there is clarity of expression, correct grammar, spelling and referencing. The presentation should cater for different learning preferences. Try not to read of your notes, this takes practice and confidence in the material being presented.
Note for on campus students - every student in the group must present to be awarded marks in this assessment. If you are unable to attend class during the time you were to present, you must submit a request for extension via Moodle, with supporting documentary evidence such as a doctors certificate. If the extension request is approved, you will then have to arrange another time with your tutor to do the presentation. In such cases, students will need to present the full presentation and will be marked independently of the group.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/jj7yu3t98bqm647/Engineering%20%20Construction.zip?dl=0