Project Planning and Budgeting
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ASSESSMENT 3 BRIEF
Subject Code and Title PROJ6002: Project Planning and Budgeting
Assessment Cost and Schedule Management Written Activity (Memo – Change
Request and Justification)
Individual/Group Individual
Length 1000 words
Learning Outcomes The Subject Learning Outcomes demonstrated by successful
completion of the task below include:
(a) Evaluate and apply a range of project management
tools, techniques and practices to diverse global
projects.
(b) Evaluate budgetary and planning outcomes against project
success measures, including stakeholder expectations.
(c) Analyse and demonstrate effective communication methods
to articulate planning outcomes to key stakeholders.
Submission Due by 11:55 pm AEST/AEDT Sunday of First Half of Module 5
Weighting 15%
Total Marks 100 marks
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Assessment Task
In this assessment you will complete an individually written activity, in the form of a 1000-
word memo that addresses the Assessment 3 scenario question outlined in the Case Study
given to you by the Learning Facilitator.
Please refer to the Instructions for details on how to complete this task.
Context
Project Schedule and cost management are two interconnected aspects of project
management. Along with scope, they form the triple constraint and a common traditional
measure of project success, as ‘on time, on budget, and to specification’.
Project Schedule Management includes all processes involved in planning, estimating,
sequencing, managing, and controlling the project schedule. Project Cost Management
includes planning, estimating, budgeting, funding, managing, and controlling costs to ensure
the project is completed within budget.
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Instructions
1. Download the Case Study and the Memo template from the Assessments section in
Blackboard, provided by your Learning Facilitator.
2. Analyse the provided case study, paying particular attention to project schedule and cost
complexities.
3. Write a 1000-word memo to the Project Sponsor (your Learning Facilitator) using the
provided template, in response to the Assessment 3 question. In your memo, outline the
following:
a. Your individual recommendations for managing the project. Your
recommendations should leverage the scope management plan and scope
statement you submitted in Assessment 2.
b. How you would apply project time schedule and cost management tools and
techniques to respond to the scenario described in the question in the assigned
case study.
4. You should use academic sources to support your analysis, including learning resources
and academic or industry literature. All sources should be cited using correct APA
Referencing. The reference list is not included in the word count.
Referencing
It is essential that you use the most recent APA style for citing and referencing research.
Please see more information on referencing in the Academic Skills webpage.
Submission Instructions
Submit this task via the Assessment 3 link to in the main navigation menu in PROJ6002 –
Project Planning and Budgeting.
Submit your answers in an academic style, including both in-text citations and a full
reference list using the correct APA style of referencing.
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Your assessment will be formally graded via the Grade Centre by your Learning Facilitator and
feedback will be provided through My Grades.
Academic Integrity
All students are responsible for ensuring that all work submitted is their own and is
appropriately referenced and academically written according to the Academic Writing Guide.
Students also need to have read and be aware of Torrens University Australia Academic
Integrity Policy and Procedure and subsequent penalties for academic misconduct. These are
viewable online.
Students must also keep a copy of all submitted material and any assessment drafts.
Special Consideration
To apply for special consideration for a modification to an assessment or exam due to
unexpected or extenuating circumstances, please consult the Assessment Policy for Higher
Education Coursework and ELICOS, and, if applicable to your circumstance, submit a
completed Application for Assessment Special Consideration Form to your Learning
Facilitator.
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Assessment Rubric
Assessment
Attributes Fail
(Yet to achieve
minimum standard)
0-49% Pass
(Functional)
50-64% Credit
(Proficient)
65-74% Distinction
(Advanced)
75-84% High Distinction
(Highly advanced)
85-100%
Knowledge and
understanding of
project schedule and
cost management.
Applies project schedule
and cost management
tools and techniques.
Percentage for this
criterion = 35 % Demonstrates a partially
developed understanding
of project scope, schedule
and cost management.
Does not address key
components of the
assignment including
application of relevant
tools and techniques to
project planning. Demonstrates a functional
knowledge of project scope,
schedule and cost
management.
Demonstrates a limited
application of project scope,
schedule and cost tools and
techniques to project
planning. Demonstrates proficient
knowledge of project
scope, schedule and cost
management.
Demonstrates a proficient
application of project
scope, schedule and cost
tools and techniques to
project planning. Demonstrates advanced
knowledge of project scope,
schedule and cost
management.
Demonstrates an advanced
application of project
scope, schedule and cost
tools and techniques to
project planning. Demonstrates exceptional
knowledge of project
scope, schedule and cost
management.
Demonstrates an
exceptional application of
project scope, schedule and
cost tools and techniques
to project planning.
Effectively analyses the
case study and
recommends
appropriate project
scope, schedule and
cost management tools
and techniques.
Percentage for this
criterion = 35 % Very limited analysis of
information related to the
assigned case study.
Does not make
recommendations for
project scope, schedule
and cost management
tools and techniques.
Very limited range of
specialised language and
terminology with frequent
errors. Limited analysis of
information related to the
assigned case study.
Makes basic
recommendations for project
scope, schedule and cost
management tools and
techniques.
Limited range of specialised
language and terminology,
with some errors. Adequate analysis of
information related to the
assigned case study.
Makes well-developed
recommendations for
project scope, schedule and
cost management tools and
techniques.
Adequate range of
specialised language and
terminology, with
occasional errors. Skilful analysis of
information related to the
assigned case study.
Makes thoroughly
developed
recommendations for
project scope, schedule and
cost management tools and
techniques.
Range of specialised
language and terminology,
with very few errors. Very skilful analysis of
information related to the
assigned case study.
Makes highly sophisticated
and creative
recommendations for
project scope schedule and
cost management tools and
techniques.
Wide range of specialised
language and terminology,
with no errors.
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Assessment
Attributes Fail
(Yet to achieve
minimum standard)
0-49% Pass
(Functional)
50-64% Credit
(Proficient)
65-74% Distinction
(Advanced)
75-84% High Distinction
(Highly advanced)
85-100%
Effective
Communication
(Written)
Percentage for this
criterion = 20% Very limited organisation,
text, structure and
coherence.
Frequent errors in
spelling, grammar and/or
punctuation. Limited organisation, text,
structure and coherence.
Some errors in spelling,
grammar and/or punctuation. Adequate organisation,
text, structure and
coherence.
Occasional errors in
spelling, grammar and/or
punctuation. Good organisation, text,
structure and coherence.
Very few errors in spelling,
grammar and/or
punctuation. Very good organisation,
text, structure and
coherence.
No errors in spelling,
grammar and/or
punctuation.
Correct citation of key
resources and evidence
Percentage for this
criterion = 10% Demonstrates very limited
use of good quality,
credible and relevant
resources to support and
develop ideas.
Didn’t refer to sources;
referencing does not
resemble the most recent
edition of APA. Demonstrates limited use of
credible and relevant
resources to support and
develop ideas.
Rarely referred to sources;
uses most recent edition of
APA referencing with
frequent errors. Demonstrates adequate
use of credible resources to
support and develop ideas.
Shows evidence of
adequate scope within
Torrens University
resources for sourcing
evidence.
Adequately referred to
sources; uses most recent
edition of APA referencing
with occasional errors. Demonstrates use of good
quality, credible and
relevant resources to
support and develop
arguments and statements.
Shows evidence of wide
scope within Torrens
University resources for
sourcing evidence.
Referred to sources
throughout; uses most
recent edition of APA
referencing used with very
few errors. Demonstrates use of high
quality, credible and
relevant resources to
support and develop
arguments and position
statements.
Shows evidence of wide
scope and moving beyond
Torrens University
resources for sourcing
evidence.
Referred to sources
throughout; uses most
recent edition of APA
referencing used with no
errors.
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BRIEFING FOR THE THIRD ASSESSMENT
Subject Code and Title PROJ6002: Project Planning and Budgeting
Assessment Cost and Schedule Management Written Activity (Memo – Change
Request and Justification)
Individual/Group Individual
Length 1000 words
Learning Outcomes
The Subject Learning Outcomes demonstrated by successful
completion of the task below include:
(a) Evaluate and apply a range of project management
tools, techniques and practices to diverse global
projects.
(b) Evaluate budgetary and planning outcomes against project
success measures, including stakeholder expectations.
(c) Analyse and demonstrate effective communication methods
to articulate planning outcomes to key stakeholders.
Submission Due by 11:55 pm AEST/AEDT Sunday of First Half of Module 5
Weighting 15%
Total Marks 100 marks
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Assessment Task
In this assessment you will
