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Project Management
This unit addresses aspects of the following syllabus outcomes:
Outcomes
A student:
H5.1 selects and uses communication and information processing skills.
H5.2 selects and applies appropriate documentation techniques to project management.
Source: Board of Studies (1999) Stage 6, Industrial Technology syllabus, preliminary and HSC courses. Board of Studies: Sydney.
Background
The Industrial Technology major project has a specific goal that needs to be completed in a set timeframe with finite resources. Initially this project could appear to be overwhelming, however careful consideration of the project and the identification of the various tasks involved will allow the project to be broken up into more meaningful steps.
Outline three
criteria 
that are important to the development of a successful project.
What is a goal
and explain why goals are important in the successful development
of student's major projects?
Complete the table below, to explain
the acronym SMART
referred to in this context.
| Originator initial | Originator word | Explanation of originator word |
|---|---|---|
| S | e.g. Specific | Goals are well defined, and clear to those with a basic knowledge of the project. |
| M | ||
| A | ||
| R | ||
| T |
Good project management can be assisted by the use of recognized methodologies and tools to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget. One such tool is known as a Gantt Chart.
Explain the purpose of a Gantt
Chart , and how they can assist in the development of the
major project?
How may Gantt
Charts be developed for Major Projects?
Develop a Gantt Chart that could represent the timing of the activities for a Major Project.
| Major Project components | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Component #1 | ||||||||
| Component #2 | ||||||||
| Component #3 | ||||||||
| Component #4 | ||||||||
| Component #5 | ||||||||
| Component #6 | ||||||||
| Component #7 | ||||||||
| Component #8 | ||||||||
| Weeks 1-32 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | - - - | 31 | 32 |
Word version of the full table
You will need to develop a key for each of the components or stages for your project. Add your key below. The first component has been completed as a guide.
Component 1: initial research
Component 2:
Component 3:
Component 4:
Component 5:
Component 6:
Component 7:
Component 8:
Other Gantt chart resources:
Free Gantt chart software
http://www.smartdraw.com/specials/projectchart.asp?id=15063
Demonstration of Gantt Chart
http://ganttproject.sourceforge.net/demo/demo.html
What is a Gantt chart?
http://www.centipedia.com/articles/Gantt_chart
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