1. Manage Project Scope Unit Guide Diploma of Project Management Qualification Code BSB51507 Unit Code BSBPMG502A

2. Units of Study – Diploma
Units in the Diploma of Project Management
BSBPMG501A Manage Application of Project Integrative Processes
BSBPMG502A Manage Project Scope
BSBPMG503A Manage Project Time
BSBPMG504A Manage Project Costs
BSBPMG505A Manage Project Quality
BSBPMG506A Manage Project Human Resources
BSBPMG507A Manage Project Communication
BSBPMG508A Manage Project Risk
BSBPMG509A Manage Project Procurement 2

3. Manage Project Scope On completion of this unit you will –
be able to determine and control the end products of the project, and the processes to develop them
be able to consult with stakeholders and apply tools and techniques to manage development of the project scope activities, including project objectives, deliverables, constraints and assumptions
This unit is Ungraded which means that you will be found Competent or Not Yet Competent based on the completion of the assessment activities and the evidence of competency provided.

4. Elements of Competency
Each unit of study is composed of elements of competency
Manage Project Scope comprises 3 elements of competency –
Conduct project authorisation activities
Conduct project scope definition activities
Manage application of scope controls
Elements of competency are further broken down into performance criteria, these can be found on the next slides

5. 1. Conduct Project Authorisation Activities
Project authorisation is confirmed with a higher authority as the basis for future project management activity and commitment of resources and effort  
This includes assigning responsibilities for Change Control and decision making with respect to material changes to Time, Cost and Scope.
This is commonly performed in conjunction with Project Integration Management
The Project Charter is the initial document which authorises the start of a project, this is performed as part of Project Integration Management

6. 2. Conduct Project Scope Definition Activities
Project objectives, deliverables, constraints and assumptions and principal work activities are identified with guidance of a higher project authority and agreed between the project team and the client  
Designated measurable project benefits and outcomes are established to enable quantified evaluation of project performance  
Scope management plan is developed and implemented   

7. 3. Manage Application of Scope Controls
Agreed scope management procedures and processes are implemented   
The impact of scope changes is managed within established time, cost and quality constraints according to change control procedures and to meet project objectives  
Progress is reviewed and results recorded to assess the effectiveness of scope management procedures  

8. Associated Readings Mandatory – Recommended – PMBOK Chapter 5
Diploma of Project Management Skills Kit – Manage Project Scope

9. Best wishes for your studies
Crows Nest TAFE and the Business and Commerce Business Line of the Northern Sydney Institute wish you success in your studies! 9