ppmp 20013 consolidated portfoilio

Reading samples

Learning outcomes of the unit

Learnings from your weekly study, experience, this and prior unit readings and assignments

Supporting documentation including any prior learning

Mandatory Readings

· Smith Chapters 3, 11 to 3.13;

· 4801-2001;

· 4804-2001;

· Smith Chapters 16 & 17;

· Smith Chapters 18, 19, 20 & 21.

Optional Readings

· Safe Work Australia;

· AS 1470-1986;

· Australian Constructors Association;

· Civil Contractors;

· Department of the Environment;

· BHP;

· AS/NZS 5911:2013.

Case Study

· BAC: Work Health & Safety;

· BMD Empower: Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ);

· Productivity Commission: Public Infrastructure Inquiry report;

· PMI: Submission to the Productivity Commission;

· BAC sustainability Fact Sheets;

· BMD Empower.

1. Review using clear terminology the key areas and processes of project, program and portfolio management practices as applies to asset rich organisations.

The crux of the project, program and portfolio management is to ensure that all the ongoing projects in the specific organization to achieve the project objectives and to fulfil the customer requirements. The significant practices of the PPPM management are helpful in delivering best results in the process of executing any project. The most popular practices of the PPPM management are Enhancing the quality of decision-making and alignment of decision making.

Ebbesen, J., & Hope, A. J. (2013).

Mandatory Readings

· Smith Chapters 3, 11 to 3.13;

· 4801-2001;

· 4804-2001;

· Smith Chapters 16 & 17;

· Smith Chapters 18, 19, 20 & 21.

Optional Readings

· Safe Work Australia;

· AS 1470-1986;

· Australian Constructors Association;

· Civil Contractors;

· Department of the Environment;

· BHP;

· AS/NZS 5911:2013.

Case Study

· BAC: Work Health & Safety;

· BMD Empower: Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ);

· Productivity Commission: Public Infrastructure Inquiry report;

· PMI: Submission to the Productivity Commission;

· BAC sustainability Fact Sheets;

· BMD Empower.

2. Discuss the relevance of tools and techniques for investigating and describing project process related to developing new workings, facilities, equipment, plant and processes for justifying, designing, developing, or maintaining existing facilities and equipment within the context of their technological and asset lifecycle status.

The employees in the organization are motivated to improve their working efficiency if the organization is involved in providing the vigorous and healthy working facilities in their firm. The significant tool in providing the healthy working environment in the business organization is the resource management as the resources play a vital role in the development of the working efficiency.

Mandatory Readings

· Smith Chapters 3, 11 to 3.13;

· 4801-2001;

· 4804-2001;

· Smith Chapters 16 & 17;

· Smith Chapters 18, 19, 20 & 21.

Optional Readings

· Safe Work Australia;

· AS 1470-1986;

· Australian Constructors Association;

· Civil Contractors;

· Department of the Environment;

· BHP;

· AS/NZS 5911:2013.

Case Study

· BAC: Work Health & Safety;

· BMD Empower: Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ);

· Productivity Commission: Public Infrastructure Inquiry report;

· PMI: Submission to the Productivity Commission;

· BAC sustainability Fact Sheets;

· BMD Empower.

3. Present and interpret major processes that are based on sound policy, information, and research that enable project justification, tenders, contracts, and selection criteria to occur in an asset rich organisation.

The important feature in the justification of the project in the cost of the project as the organization the project is justified only when the organization analyses that the value of benefits provided by the organization due to the project is more than the value of expenditure spent by the organization for executing the project. The cost-benefit analyzation is the process that helps the organization in justifying the project.

Mandatory Readings

· Smith Chapters 3, 11 to 3.13;

· 4801-2001;

· 4804-2001;

· Smith Chapters 16 & 17;

· Smith Chapters 18, 19, 20 & 21.

Optional Readings

· Safe Work Australia;

· AS 1470-1986;

· Australian Constructors Association;

· Civil Contractors;

· Department of the Environment;

· BHP;

· AS/NZS 5911:2013.

Case Study

· BAC: Work Health & Safety;

· BMD Empower: Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ);

· Productivity Commission: Public Infrastructure Inquiry report;

· PMI: Submission to the Productivity Commission;

· BAC sustainability Fact Sheets;

· BMD Empower.

4. Critically analyse management strategies and operational activities from a broad perspective to ensure safety and quality, to avoid overruns or rework, to manage variations and claims, and to make decisions to discontinue or close projects.

The projects can result in the failure if the project manager fails to employ the appropriate management strategies in the execution of the project as the management strategies can be helpful in enhancing the safety and quality aspects of the project. The management strategies are also involved in ensuring that the project does not exceed the limitations of the budget.

El-Sabaa, S. (2014).

Mandatory Readings

5. Demonstrate an effective, professional level of teamwork and communication and support collaborative peer group learning.

It is possible to accomplish the project goal if the project is filled with the right people. The teamwork in any project results in the establishment of good relations among the team members of the project. The team members will be involved in having the professional discussions among themselves whenever the project faces any kind of issue.