Assessment Brief: PRJ5003 Project Constraint ManagementTrimester 2, 2021Assessment Overview Assessment TaskTypeWeightLengthDueULOsAssessedAssessment 1: Online QuizzesWeekly online quiz of key content areasIndividualInvigilated40%20-30 minseach(equiv.3000words)Week3-Week10ULO1Assessment 2: Report- ProjectManagement Plan (Scope, Schedule,and Cost)This assessment requires students towork in groups and analyse a real-lifeproject to develop and writer a reportof scope, schedule, and cost plan.Group30%4000wordsWeek 9ULO2ULO4Assessment 3: Presentation of projectplan and status to a sponsor for aproject case (requires stagessubmission of written work via classnotebook)This assessment requires students towork individually on provided projectcase, prepare PP slides includesinformation about a project case planand status and present (oral) theirproject case along with a submission ofsupporting documentsIndividualInvigilated30%Supportingdocuments(1000word)15 mins(equiv.1000words)Week12ULO1ULO2ULO3 equiv. – equivalent word count based on the Assessment Load Equivalence Guide. It means this assessment isequivalent to the normally expected time requirement for a written submission containing the specifiednumber of words.Assessment 1: Due date:Week 3 to Week 10Group/individual:IndividualWord count/Time provided:20-30 mins each (equiv. 3000 words)Weighting:40%Unit Learning Outcomes:ULO-1 Assessment 1 DetailIn this assessment, students are required to answer multiple choice questions, short answerquestions and practical questions. Weekly online quiz from week-2 to week 10 will be conductedduring the two hours workshop and covers the topic of the week. The students need to do thebefore- class activities including watching the mini videos, study the lectures slides and the chaptersassociated for the weekly lecture. The aim of this quiz is to assess the students’ understanding of thekey concepts of the topics explained from week 1 to week 10, it also helps in identifying furthersupport needs.Assessment 1 Marking Criteria and RubricThe assessment will be marked out of 100 and will be weighted 40% of the total unit mark.Assessment 2: Report- Project Management Plan (Scope, Schedule, and Cost) Due date:Week 9Group/individual:GroupWord count/Time provided:4000 wordsWeighting:30%Unit Learning Outcomes:ULO2, ULO4 Assessment 2 DetailThis assessment is designed to assess your technical skills in planning and communicating a projecteffectively. You required to form a group (3 to 4 students), select a project case (either from theprovided links to the real-life projects or a project case of your group’s selection). The selectedproject should be in final stage of initial process, with either a signed off project charter or in thestage of getting the approval of the project charter. You are required to write a report of scopemanagement plan, schedule management plan and cost management plan. This report shouldinclude an introduction to the project case, a stakeholders’ register, a brief project charter, projectScope management that includes project justification, in-scope and out-of-scope, constraints, Limits,assumptions, technical requirements, statement of work (SOW) and priority matrix (use theprovided template). WBS structure (minimum of three levels), WBS dictionary, work packages andlinking WBS to OBS, scope verification and validation methods, scope change control, and designingthe change control boards (CCB) and roles and responsibilities.You are required to continue working with your group on the selected project and develop and writea schedule management plan that includes processes, tools and techniques to be used anddocuments to be developed as per your client’s requirements, define activities (activity list, properactivity logic, activities identification), milestones list, activities sequence, relationships, projectnetwork and critical path(s), estimates of activity duration (basics of estimation, durations, resourcesestimation and allocation), roles and responsibilities in scheduling, and monitoring and controllingschedule (EVA relevant to project schedule) Just provide a description of the methods and tools.Using your project planning and scheduling skills and utilising the provided excel templates, you arerequired to develop a schedule plan, and resources plan (sheet and allocation for each activity) anddevelop schedule baseline.You also require to develop and write project cost management plan that includes: plan costmanagement (identify processes, tools and techniques to be used and project documents to bedeveloped as per your client’s requirements), define cost elements (labour, material, variable cost),identify types of cost (direct, indirect, fixed, variable), determine the estimating method (s): (topdown, bottom-up), use estimating techniques (analogous, parametric, three-point method) toestimate budget (creation): establish time-phased budget, provide a discussion on monitoring andcontrolling cost (EVA relevant to project cost including forecasting and variances), and establish acost baseline.For successful completion of this assessment, you should meet with your group regularly (at leastonce a week via Zoom meeting). You will also be assigned to group Wiki page which will be yourplatform to collaborate with your group. You require to study the material provided (lecture slides,tutorials, and reading materials), engage in the unit’s activities, and in the discussion forums. Theprescribed textbook and PMBOK are the main reference along with the recommended readingmaterial. Groups expected to discuss their work with lecturer and to seek support.Links to real-life projects:•The Australian Government’s Department Infrastructure and Transport. NationalInfrastructure Construction Schedule (NICS): https://www.nics.gov.au/Project• Transport for UNSW: https://www.transport.nsw.gov.au/projects•City of Sydney, Changing urban precincts:http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/vision/changing-urban-precinctsAssessments 2 Marking Criteria and RubricThe assessment will be marked out of 100 and will be weighted 40% of the total unit mark. Themarking criteria and rubric are shown on the following page.Assessment 2 Marking Criteria and Rubric Marking CriteriaNot Satisfactory(0-49% of the criterionmark)Satisfactory(50-64% of the criterionmark)Good(65-74% of the criterionmark)Very Good(75-84% of the criterionmark)Excellent(85-100% of the criterionmark)written communicationskills (15 marks)organisation; grammar;spelling; clarity ofexpression; formatting; useof charts and graphs as perproject management bestpracticeLacks evidence of skillsrelevant to communicate(writing) in projectenvironmentEvidence of basic skills ofcommunicating (writing) inproject environmentHas given a factual and/orconceptual skill base incommunication (writing) inproject environmentHas good skills incommunicating (writing) aproject reportHas excellent skills incommunicating (writing) inproject environmentIntroduction (15 marks)Background to the project(Project objectives and maindeliverables)Requirements elicitationand acceptanceStakeholders’ registerand Project team (Roles andresponsibilities)Project charter (brief usingthe provided template)Lacks evidence ofknowledge to give anintroduction to the projectcase, identifying projectstakeholders and writingstakeholders register. Lackof evidence of knowledge inwriting a brief projectcharterEvidence of basic knowledgeof writing an introduction tothe case project, identifyingproject stakeholders andwriting stakeholdersregister. Lack of evidence ofknowledge in writing a briefproject charterHas given a factual and/orconceptual knowledge basewriting an introduction tothe case project, identifyingproject stakeholders andwriting stakeholdersregister. Lack of evidence ofknowledge in writing a briefproject charterReasonable knowledge ofbackground of case projectand awareness of identifyingproject stakeholders andwriting stakeholders registerLack of evidence ofknowledge in writing a briefproject charterHas excellent skills in writingan introduction to the caseproject, identifying projectstakeholders and writing abrief project charterProject Scope management(25 marks)Project justificationIn-scope and out-of-scopeConstraintsLimitsAssumptionsTechnicalrequirementsStatement of work (SOW)Priority matrix (use theprovided template)Lacks evidence ofknowledge to justify theproject, deciding andreporting in-scope and ofscope; identifying andreporting projectconstraints; LimitsAssumptions; TechnicalRequirementsLack of evidence ofknowledge in developingSOW and priority matrix,developing WBS and LacksEvidence of basic knowledgeand skills of justifying theproject, deciding andreporting in-scope and ofscope; identifying andreporting projectConstraints; LimitsAssumptions; Technical;developing SOW and prioritymatrix, Evidence of basicknowledge and skills ofdeveloping WBS andEvidence of basic knowledgeHas given a factual and/orconceptual knowledge andskills base in justifying theproject, deciding andreporting in-scope and ofscope; identifying andreporting projectConstraints; LimitsAssumptions; Technical;developing SOW and prioritymatrix, Has given a factualand/or conceptualknowledge and skills base inReasonable knowledge andskills of justifying theproject, deciding andreporting in-scope and ofscope; identifying andreporting projectConstraints; LimitsAssumptions; Technical;developing SOW and prioritymatrix, Reasonableknowledge and skills ofdeveloping WBS thatincludes basic componentsHas excellent skills injustifying the project,deciding and reporting inscope and of-scope;identifying and reportingproject Constraints; LimitsAssumptions; Technical;developing SOW and prioritymatrix as per best practicesin project environment, Hasexcellent skills in developingWBS that includes allcomponents as per best WBS structure (minimum ofthree levels)WBS dictionaryGraphical and outlineformat of WBSWork packagesControl (cost) accountsLinking WBS to OBSScope Validation andcontrolScope change controlChange control boards (CCB)and roles andresponsibilitiesevidence of knowledgerelevant to scope validationand verification; Scopechange controlChange control boards (CCB)and skills of methods ofscope validation andverification and inidentifying the CCB andassigning roles andresponsibilities of CCBmembersdeveloping WBS and Hasgiven a factual and/orconceptual knowledge andskills base in planning formethods of scope validationand verification and inidentifying the CCB andassigning roles andresponsibilities of CCBmembers(three levels), andreasonable skills indeveloping WBS dictionaryand Work package. Someitems are missing suchinformation in the workpackage; linking WBS withOBS…etc. Reasonableknowledge and skills ofdeveloping a scopevalidation and verificationplan; scope change control;and in identifying changecontrol boards (CCB) andthe members roles andresponsibilitiesproject managementpractices and Has excellentknowledge and skills ofdeveloping a scopevalidation and verificationplan; scope change control;and in identifying changecontrol boards (CCB) and themembers roles andresponsibilitiesProject Schedule (25 marks)Plan schedule management(identify processes, toolsand techniques to be usedand document to bedeveloped as per yourclient’s requirements)Define activities (activity list,proper activity logic,activities identification)Milestones listActivities SequenceRelationships (F_S, S_S, S_F,F_F)Lags, leading timesProject network and criticalpath(s)Estimating activity duration(basics of estimation,durations, resourcesestimation and allocation)Lacks evidence ofknowledge relevant toproject schedulemanagementEvidence of basic knowledgeand skills of project schedulemanagementHas given a factual and/orconceptual knowledge andskills base in schedulemanagement. But havemany missing maincomponents of projectschedule management plansuch as activitiesrelationships,sequences…etc.Reasonable knowledge andskills of developing projectschedule management plan,but one or more maincomponent is missingHas excellent knowledgeand skills of developing aproject schedulemanagement plan, includingall project schedulemanagement processesfrom the plan, to identifyactivities, estimatedurations, setting up theirsequences, buildingnetwork, assigningresources, defining roles andresponsibilities and inmonitoring and controllingproject schedule Roles and responsibilities inschedulingMonitoring and ControllingSchule (EVA relevant toproject schedule) Justdescription of the methodsand toolsSchedule baselineProject Cost Management(20 marks)Plan cost management(identify processes, toolsand techniques to be usedand project documents tobe developed as per yourclient’s requirements)Cost elements (labour,material, variable cost)Types of cost (direct,indirect, fixed, variable)Estimating method (s): topdown, bottom-upEstimating techniques(analogous, parametric,three-point method)Contingencies andmanagement reservesBudget (creation): timephased budgetMonitoring and ControllingCost (EVA relevant toproject cost includingforecasting and variances)only descriptionCost baselineLacks evidence of skillsrelevant to develop andcommunicate project costmanagement plan, identifyproject cost types, methodsof estimating costs,estimating costs of theselected project, monitoringand controlling costs.Evidence of basic skills ofdeveloping andcommunicating project costmanagement plan, identifyproject cost types, methodsof estimating costs,estimating costs of theselected project, monitoringand controlling costs.Has given a factual and/orconceptual skill base indeveloping andcommunicating project costmanagement plan, identifyproject cost types, methodsof estimating costs,estimating costs of theselected project, monitoringand controlling costs. Butmissing many maincomponentsReasonable knowledge andskills of developing andcommunicating project costmanagement plan, identifyproject cost types, methodsof estimating costs,estimating costs of theselected project, monitoringand controlling costs. Butmissing one or more maincomponentHas excellent knowledgeand skills of developing aproject cost managementplan, including all projectcost management processesfrom planning costmanagement, identifyingcost types, applyingestimating methods,creating cost baseline andusing tools ad techniques formonitoring and controllingproject cost Assessment 3: Presentation of project plan and status to a sponsor for a project case Due date:Submission of supporting documents and the PP slides inWeek 11, presentations in Week 12Group/individual:IndividualWord count/Time provided:Supporting documents (1000 word)15 mins (equiv. 1000 words)Weighting:30%Unit Learning Outcomes:ULO1, ULO2, ULO3 Assessment 3 DetailThis assessment is designed to assess your technical skills in communicating a project effectively todifferent stakeholders. You required to work individually, and you will be provided with a projectcase.You are required to prepare supporting documents, power point presentation slides that includesadequate information about the project case, then you will need to present your report (verbalpresentation).You will be assigned to OneNote class Notebook, which will be your main platform to put all therequired information about the project case.The project case will be provided on Monday of week 10, you will start working on the case directlyin which you will apply the knowledge and skills you learn over the trimester.While the main marked assessment is your power point slides and verbal presentation, you shoulddemonstrate clear understanding, and high-level project management skills throughout thetrimester. Therefore, you will need to submit supporting documents on Friday of Week 11 to yourAssessment 3 Drop Box via the unit Canvas space, submission of the supporting documents isincluded in the assessment’s rubric.The PP presentation should be submitted on Monday of Week 12, and the verbal presentation willbe held during on Wednesday of Week 12.Your main tasks are:Task1: Provide an overview of the project that clearly explains project objectives and goals and otherfactors you consider important to position your project.Task2: Provide project scope statement that includes high level project deliverables, key milestonesand WBS. Use the templates provided during the class.Task 3: Provide a project plan (Schedule and Cost) and your baselines including relevantoutput/reports and data capture using the provided project tools and templatesTask 4: A project status update that includes clear status report at the date required and yourspecific recommendations, and lessons learned as (project manager) for project progress,Assessments 3 Marking Criteria and RubricThe assessment will be marked out of 100 and will be weighted 30% of the total unit mark. Themarking criteria and rubric are shown on the following page.Assessment 3 Marking Criteria and Rubric Marking CriteriaNot Satisfactory(0-49% of the criterionmark)Satisfactory(50-64% of the criterionmark)Good(65-74% of the criterionmark)Very Good(75-84% of the criterionmark)Excellent(85-100% of the criterionmark)Submission of supportingdocuments(20%)No or little submission ofthe relevant supportingdocuments.Submit some of thesupporting documents orincomplete supportingdocumentsSubmit almost all supportingdocuments but somedocuments are missingSubmit all supportingdocuments but somecomponents within thedocuments are missingcomplete submission of thesupporting documentswhich are excellent andcovers all the requirements.Presentation slides and verbal presentation skillsVisual AppealPresentation slides, clarity,grammar, spelling andengaging.(10 marks)Lack of evidence of writtenpresentation skills (no visualappeal). The slides weredifficult to read and toomuch information had beencopied onto them.There are many errors inspelling, grammar andpunctuation.Evidence of basic skills ofcommunicating (writing) inproject environment.Minimal effort made tomake slides appealingHas given a factual and/orconceptual skill base incommunication (writing) inproject environment.There are some errors inspelling, grammar andpunctuation. In some slides,too much information ontwo or more slides.Good visual appeal.Has very good skills incommunicating (writing) aproject reportThere are few errors inspelling, grammar andpunctuation. Very goodvisual appeal.Has excellent skills incommunicating (writing) inproject environmentThere are no errors inspelling, grammar andpunctuation. Information isclear and concise on eachslide.Excellent visually appealthat is engaging.ComprehensionGeneral knowledge of theproject case(20 marks)Lack of evidence ofcomprehensive knowledgein the topic.Majority of informationirrelevant to the selectedproject case.Evidence of basic knowledgein the topic.Basic information about theproject background and lackof evidence ofcomprehensive knowledgein the project status reportcomponentsHas given a factual and/orconceptual knowledge tothe case project,Reasonable knowledge ofbackground of case projectand very good level ofawareness of project statusreport.Extensive comprehensionknowledge of topic.showed completeunderstanding of the projectcase and project statusreport ContentUnderstanding of theselected project case and ofthe project scopecomponents.(30 mark)Lack of evidence ofadequate understanding ofthe selected project case.Did not complete the threetasksEvidence of basic knowledgeand skills of developingproject status report.Presented completed onetasks but missed manycomponents in other tasksHas given a factual and/orconceptual knowledge andskills base in developingproject status report.Attempted all three tasksbut some components weremissingReasonable knowledge andskills of developing projectstatus reportSome minor items aremissing from the three tasksHas excellent skills indeveloping project statusreportThe presentation was aconcise summary of theselected project. All tasksattempted. Comprehensiveand complete coverage ofinformation.PresentationSkillsOral communication skills inproject environment(20 mark)Lack of evidence of minimalcommunication skills such asbody language and eyecontact. Minimal eyecontact and focusing onsmall part of audience.The presenter did not getthe audience engaged.Evidence of basiccommunication skills.Minimal body languagewere used by thepresenters.Minimal evidence ofengaging the audience.Evidence of good oralcommunication skills.Some members spoke tomajority of audience; steadyeye contact.The audience was engagedby the presentation.Most members spoke tomajority of audience; verygood body language,suitable volume speakinglevel, regular eye contact.The audience was engagedby the presentation.Has excellent skills in oralcommunication. Excellentbody language, speakingvolume & regular eyecontact.The audience was engaged,and presenters held theaudience’s attention.
