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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |
REGISTERED UNIT STANDARD THAT HAS PASSED THE END DATE: |
Develop a project quality management plan for a simple to moderately complex project |
SAQA US ID | UNIT STANDARD TITLE | |||
243816 | Develop a project quality management plan for a simple to moderately complex project | |||
ORIGINATOR | ||||
SGB Project Management | ||||
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY | ||||
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FIELD | SUBFIELD | |||
Field 03 - Business, Commerce and Management Studies | Project Management | |||
ABET BAND | UNIT STANDARD TYPE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | CREDITS |
Undefined | Regular-Fundamental | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | 6 |
REGISTRATION STATUS | REGISTRATION START DATE | REGISTRATION END DATE | SAQA DECISION NUMBER | |
Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2018-07-01 | 2023-06-30 | SAQA 06120/18 | |
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT | LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT | |||
2026-06-30 | 2029-06-30 |
In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise. |
This unit standard does not replace any other unit standard and is not replaced by any other unit standard. |
PURPOSE OF THE UNIT STANDARD |
Learners credited with this unit standard will be able to develop a project quality management plan for a simple to moderately complex project. They will be able to describe project quality management principles and select the relevant inputs to the quality management plan. Learners will also be able to compile the project quality management plan by consolidating the various components and obtain approval for the plan. |
LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING |
It is assumed that learners are competent in:
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UNIT STANDARD RANGE |
Simple to moderately complex project can be defined as a project that has:
Quality management activities may: Information to be drawn on may include: Communication: Advice and assistance may be provided by other project managers, the program manager, section heads and/or specialists within the organisation. Liaison with the client organisation and external authorities would normally be within agreed authorisation and reporting requirements. Quality Management Plans may include established processes, authorisations and responsibilities for quality control, quality assurance, and continuous improvement. They may also contain endorsed quality policies, critical success factors, measurement criteria, QM documentation requirements, and inspection, audit, report and review procedures. Quality objectives may be determined in consultation with the client and other stakeholders, as well as advice from higher project authority. This process may require prioritisation and trade-off between cost, schedule, performance and quality which may impact upon customer satisfaction. Quality standards may be selected or designated by higher project authority from: Quality Control activities may range from monitoring conformance with specifications to recommending ways to eliminate causes of unsatisfactory performance of products or processes. Quality control activities may involve the monitoring of regular inspections by internal or external agents. Quality Assurance activities may include inspections and audits in compliance with quality control guidelines. Quality improvement may be achieved by formal practices such as total quality management or continuous improvement or by less formal processes which improve both the product quality and processes of the project, eg client surveys to determine client satisfaction with project team performance. Quality management tools may include: brainstorming, benefit/cost analysis, flowcharts, benchmarking, histograms, Pareto charts, scattergrams, run charts, control charts. |
Specific Outcomes and Assessment Criteria: |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 1 |
Demonstrate an understanding of project quality management principles. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The purpose of quality management on a project is explained with examples illustrating the consequences of good and poor quality management on the end product. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The processes required to manage quality on a project are explained, with examples, in accordance with organisational standards and practices or recognised industry practice. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The components of a project quality management plan are explained with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Quality assurance and its application on a project are explained with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Quality control and its application on a project are explained with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Continuous process improvement and its application on a project are explained with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
Cost-benefits analyses and their application in quality management are explained with examples. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 |
Methods, tools and techniques for analysing and measuring quality needs and performance are described with examples of application to a project. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Methods, tools and techniques may include but is not limited to cause and effect diagrams, Taguchi, Pareto chart or diagram, statistical sampling, trend analysis, Six Sigma, control charts. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 2 |
Gather and analyse quality requirements for a project. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Participants in defining quality requirements for the project are identified and involved in the project quality planning process. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Project quality objectives are determined with input from the relevant stakeholders and documented in the required format. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Organisational quality policies, procedures and standards are identified and reviewed for applicability. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Established quality management methods, tools and techniques are identified and reviewed for applicability. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
Requirements for a project quality management system are determined in support of the project quality objectives. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
The project quality system may include but is not limited to: organisation structure, responsibilities, procedures, processes, resources, tools, check lists, operational definitions. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
Lessons learned from previous project are identified and reviewed for applicability. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
Product quality requirements and criteria are identified with input from the relevant stakeholders and documented in the required format. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 3 |
Compile the project quality management plan. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
Quality policies, procedures and standards applicable to the project are selected and documented in the required format. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
Quality criteria are determined with input from the relevant stakeholders and documented in the required format. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION RANGE |
Quality criteria include but are not limited to quality measurements and variances. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
Quality management activities and resource requirements are determined and incorporated in the project schedule. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 4 |
Roles and responsibilities for quality management activities are defined and agreed with relevant stakeholders. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 5 |
The budget for quality management activities is determined and agreed with relevant stakeholders. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 6 |
The project quality management system is defined to meet requirements and agreed with relevant stakeholders. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 7 |
All project quality management planning components are gathered and consolidated into a project quality management plan in the required format. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 8 |
The project quality management plan provides for quality assurance, quality control and process improvements. |
SPECIFIC OUTCOME 4 |
Obtain approval for the project quality management plan. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 1 |
The project quality management plan is presented to relevant project authorities for approval. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 2 |
The project quality management plan is incorporated into the integrated project management plan. |
ASSESSMENT CRITERION 3 |
The project quality management plan is communicated to all relevant stakeholders. |
UNIT STANDARD ACCREDITATION AND MODERATION OPTIONS |
UNIT STANDARD ESSENTIAL EMBEDDED KNOWLEDGE |
UNIT STANDARD DEVELOPMENTAL OUTCOME |
N/A |
UNIT STANDARD LINKAGES |
N/A |
Critical Cross-field Outcomes (CCFO): |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO IDENTIFYING |
Identify and solve problems relating to inadequate standards that could have a negative impact on the project. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO WORKING |
Work effectively with others in the implementation of project improvement strategies to ensure standards are achieved. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COLLECTING |
Collect, analyse, organise and critically evaluate information while gathering stakeholders expectations for quality requirements when developing the quality management plan for a project. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO COMMUNICATING |
Communicate effectively with stakeholders when contributing and providing inputs to the development and implementation of quality standards for a project and when making recommendations for improvements. |
UNIT STANDARD CCFO SCIENCE |
Use science and technology to document policies, procedures and standards for a quality management plan. |
UNIT STANDARD ASSESSOR CRITERIA |
N/A |
REREGISTRATION HISTORY |
As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this unit standard was Reregistered in 2012; 2015. |
UNIT STANDARD NOTES |
Terms, techniques and processes referred to in this unit standard are based upon recognised best practice for generic project management reflected in industry standards such as:
> A Guide to the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBoK Guide), 2000 and 2004 versions, from Project Management Institute (PMI®). > Extensions to PMBoK® Guide from PMI®. > Work Breakdown Structure. > Earned Value. |
QUALIFICATIONS UTILISING THIS UNIT STANDARD: |
ID | QUALIFICATION TITLE | PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL | NQF LEVEL | STATUS | END DATE | PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QA FUNCTIONARY | |
Core | 63209 | National Certificate: Energy Regulation | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
Core | 58309 | National Diploma: Project Management | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | SERVICES |
Elective | 63769 | National Certificate: Business Analysis Support Practice | Level 5 | Level TBA: Pre-2009 was L5 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MICTS |
Elective | 83026 | National Certificate: Information and Communications Technology (ICT) Software Testing | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | MICTS |
Elective | 60549 | National Diploma: Aeronautical Information Management Practice | Level 5 | NQF Level 05 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2016-12-31 | TETA |
Elective | 66109 | National Diploma: Aircraft Performance Engineering | Level 6 | NQF Level 06 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2016-12-31 | TETA |
Elective | 67460 | National Diploma: Public Administration | Level 6 | NQF Level 06 | Passed the End Date - Status was "Reregistered" |
2023-06-30 | As per Learning Programmes recorded against this Qual |
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