| 1 | Understand how to contribute to agree to a project brief | 1.1 | Describe the difference between routine work and taking part in a project |
| 1.2 | Explain the advantages and disadvantages of using projects and when projects are appropriate |
| 1.3 | Explain the project-planning methodologies appropriate to the types of projects run and the tools that can be used to assist project planning and control |
| 1.4 | Explain the purpose and benefits of identifying stakeholders involved in the project |
| 1.5 | Explain the purpose of contributing to agreeing a project’s purpose, scope, timescale, costs, aims and objectives |
| 1.6 | Explain the purpose of agreeing a budget for a project |
| 1.7 | Describe how to estimate types and quantity of resources needed to run a project |
| 1.8 | Describe how to identify project risks and develop contingency plans, if required |
| 2 | Understand how to contribute to a project | 2.1 | Describe the types of information needed to monitor projects and the methods that can be used to give information |
| 2.2 | Describe how to estimate and control resources in an area of work during a project |
| 2.3 | Explain the purpose of reporting own progress during a project |
| 2.4 | Outline reasons for seeking advice in response to unexpected events |
| 2.5 | Explain the purpose and benefits of contributing towards achieving projects within agreed timescales |
| 2.6 | Explain the purpose and benefits of keeping records of all project activity within the scope of own work |
| 2.7 | Describe different ways of communicating with those involved in or affected by a project to make sure it runs smoothly |
| 3 | Understand the purpose of contributing to the evaluation of a project | 3.1 | Describe different types of methods available to monitor projects |
| 3.2 | Explain the purpose of making own contributions when evaluating projects |
| 3.3 | Describe how to learn lessons for the future for own work |
| 4 | Be able to contribute to preparing and planning a project | 4.1 | Confirm the purpose of the project with all stakeholders |
| 4.2 | Confirm project scope, timescale, aims and objectives |
| 4.3 | Contribute to the preparation of a project specification |
| 4.4 | Confirm all types of resources for all stakeholders |
| 4.5 | Confirm with all stakeholders, the project plan and timed use of all types of resources for an area of work |
| 4.6 | Contribute to identifying risks and develop contingency plans for an area of work |
| 5 | Be able to contribute to running a project | 5.1 | Implement a project |
| 5.2 | Communicate with all stakeholders involved with or affected by a project |
| 5.3 | Adapt project plans for stakeholders to respond to unexpected events and risks |
| 5.4 | Provide interim reports on project progress to relevant stakeholders |
| 5.5 | Achieve required outcomes for relevant stakeholders on time and to budget |
| 5.6 | Seek advice in response to unexpected events, if required |
| 5.7 | Keep records of project activity |
| 6 | Be able to contribute to evaluating the outcomes of a project | 6.1 | Evaluate project for all stakeholders |
| 6.2 | Report on the degree to which a project met its aims and objectives for all stakeholders |
| 6.3 | Report on project strengths and areas for improvement for all stakeholders |