Open University Awarding Body · Level 5
OU Level 5 NVQ in Project Management
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- LevelLevel 5
- Total credits15
- Guided learning98 hours
- Units in this qualification32
Awarded by Open University Awarding Body · on the Ofqual register
What you’ll learn
What each unit actually teaches you to do
The OU Level 5 NVQ in Project Management is for project managers seeking to demonstrate occupational competence. It covers managing team performance, developing project schedules, and ensuring project completion. Individuals will also learn how to maintain team performance.
These are the units Open University Awarding Body registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated, and every one you earn is yours to keep.
Comply with regulatory requirementsReal unit · Open University Awarding Body
You'll gain knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements affecting organisations. They will learn how to access regulatory information, ensure compliance within the workplace, and identify breaches, thereby supporting adherence to legal and organisational standards.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand relevant regulatory requirements applicable to the organisation and its activities.
- Access up-to-date regulatory information from recognised sources.
- Comply with regulatory requirements in the workplace.
- Identify breaches of regulations and report them according to organisational procedures.
Develop outline programmes or schedules for projectsReal unit · Open University Awarding Body
This unit introduces project programming principles and guides learners in developing outline programmes and schedules. You'll define project scope, detail tasks and resources, estimate durations, and identify key milestones.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand project programming principles, including the creation of work breakdown structures and activity sequencing
- Develop outline programmes that define the overall project scope and objectives
- Develop project schedules that detail the tasks, resources, and timelines required for project completion
- Identify project milestones that mark significant achievements or decision points
- Estimate project durations for individual tasks and the overall project, considering factors such as resource availability and task dependencies
Develop strategic objectives for the projectReal unit · Open University Awarding Body
You'll understand strategic planning processes and develop SMART strategic objectives aligned with organisational goals. The unit includes analysing internal and external factors and communicating objectives effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand strategic planning processes within an organisational context
- Develop strategic objectives that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART)
- Align strategic objectives with overall organisational goals and strategic direction
- Communicate strategic objectives effectively to relevant stakeholders, ensuring clarity and understanding
Ensure the completion of project activitiesReal unit · Open University Awarding Body
This unit focuses on ensuring the successful completion of project activities. You'll monitor progress, identify potential delays, take corrective action, and communicate project status to relevant stakeholders.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand project activities and their importance in achieving overall project objectives
- Monitor project progress against agreed timelines and milestones
- Identify potential delays or issues that may impact project completion
- Take action to ensure project completion, including implementing contingency plans and escalating issues as necessary
- Communicate project status to stakeholders, providing regular updates on progress and any challenges encountered
Ensure the means of securing the required project resources are in placeReal unit · Open University Awarding Body
This unit equips learners with the skills to secure required project resources. They will understand resource requirements, methods for obtaining resources, allocation processes, and how to monitor resource availability to support successful project delivery.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the specific resource requirements for a given project, including human, financial, and material resources.
- Know different methods for securing the necessary project resources, such as internal allocation, external procurement, and resource sharing.
- Ensure that the required project resources are in place and available when needed.
- Understand resource allocation processes and how to effectively distribute resources across different project activities.
- Monitor resource availability throughout the project lifecycle and address any potential shortages or conflicts.
Establish and maintain a culture of risk awarenessReal unit · Open University Awarding Body
You'll understand how to establish and maintain a culture of risk awareness within an organisation. The unit covers promoting risk awareness among stakeholders and embedding risk management principles.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the critical importance of risk awareness in achieving organisational objectives and project success.
- Establish a culture of risk awareness within a team or organisation, including communication strategies and training programmes.
- Actively promote risk awareness among colleagues and stakeholders, encouraging proactive identification and management of potential risks.
- Maintain a risk-aware culture by embedding risk management practices into everyday operations and decision-making processes.
- Understand the core principles of risk management, including risk identification, assessment, mitigation, and monitoring.
Establish the project team's working methods and monitor performanceReal unit · Open University Awarding Body
It teaches you to establish and monitor project team working methods. They will understand different approaches such as Agile and Waterfall, promote collabouration and communication, monitor team performance against objectives, provide feedback, and address performance issues.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand different project team working methods and their impact on team performance
- Establish effective team working methods that promote collaboration, communication, and efficiency
- Monitor team performance against agreed objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Provide constructive feedback on team performance, recognising achievements and identifying areas for improvement
- Address performance issues promptly and effectively, implementing appropriate corrective actions
Establish the requirements of the project management teamReal unit · Open University Awarding Body
You'll establish project management team requirements by identifying roles, skills, and resources. The unit includes defining responsibilities and communication protocols to support effective team functioning.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the different roles within a project management team and their associated responsibilities
- Determine the specific requirements of the project team, including skills, experience, and resources
- Establish clear and effective team communication protocols to facilitate collaboration and information sharing
- Define individual and collective team responsibilities to ensure accountability and efficient task completion
Evaluate projectsReal unit · Open University Awarding Body
This unit provides learners with knowledge of project evaluation methodologies and data collection techniques. You'll analyse project performance, identify areas for improvement, and report on outcomes.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand different project evaluation methodologies and their suitability for various project types and objectives.
- Collect relevant project data, including performance metrics, stakeholder feedback, and financial information.
- Analyse project performance data to identify trends, patterns, and areas of strength or weakness.
- Identify specific areas for improvement in project management processes, resource allocation, or stakeholder engagement.
- Report clearly and concisely on project outcomes, providing recommendations for future projects.
Identify and establish procedures and responsibilities for the projectReal unit · Open University Awarding Body
This unit covers the identification and establishment of project procedures and responsibilities. You'll understand the importance of clear procedures and responsibilities, identify necessary procedures such as risk management and quality assurance, establish responsibilities, and document these processes effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the importance of project procedures and responsibilities in ensuring project success
- Identify the necessary project procedures required for effective project management, including risk management, change control, and quality assurance
- Establish clear project responsibilities for individuals and teams, ensuring accountability and ownership
- Document project procedures in a clear and concise manner, making them accessible to all relevant stakeholders
Identify and evaluate options for the projectReal unit · Open University Awarding Body
You'll explore techniques for identifying and evaluating project options. They will be able to identify a range of viable options, assess them using methods like SWOT analysis, evaluate feasibility, and document their evaluations to support informed project decisions.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand various option identification techniques and their application in project management
- Identify a range of viable project options that address the project objectives
- Evaluate project options based on relevant criteria, such as cost, benefits, risks, and feasibility
- Assess the feasibility of each option, considering resource availability, technical constraints, and organisational capabilities
- Document the option evaluation process, including the rationale for selecting the preferred option
Identify strategic risk and evaluate options for minimising project riskReal unit · Open University Awarding Body
You'll understand strategic risk identification and evaluation processes. They will be able to identify strategic risks, evaluate options for minimising project risk considering costs and benefits, and understand risk mitigation methods and their impact on project success.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand strategic risk identification processes within an organisation
- Evaluate options for minimising project risk, considering cost and benefit
- Know methods for risk mitigation, including avoidance, transfer, and acceptance
- Understand the impact of risk on project success, including financial and reputational consequences
Maintain communication with project stakeholdersReal unit · Open University Awarding Body
This unit focuses on maintaining effective communication with project stakeholders. You'll understand various communication methods, identify stakeholders, appreciate the importance of engagement, and adapt communication styles to suit different stakeholder needs and project contexts.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand various stakeholder communication methods and their effectiveness in different situations.
- Maintain communication with project stakeholders through regular updates, meetings, and reports.
- Identify project stakeholders and their communication needs.
- Understand the importance of stakeholder engagement in project success and building positive relationships.
- Adapt communication styles and methods to suit different stakeholders and their preferences.
Maintain the performance of the team - providing feedback on the team's performanceReal unit · Open University Awarding Body
You'll learn to maintain team performance through effective monitoring and constructive feedback. The unit covers identifying areas for improvement and understanding various feedback methods to support team development.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the importance of team performance in achieving organisational goals
- Monitor team performance against agreed targets and standards
- Provide constructive feedback to team members, recognising achievements and addressing areas for improvement
- Identify areas for team improvement and suggest strategies to enhance performance
- Understand different feedback methods and their effectiveness in various situations
Manage the performance of teams and Individuals - agree objectives and work plans with teams and individualsReal unit · Open University Awarding Body
This unit equips learners with skills to agree objectives and work plans with teams and individuals. You'll apply performance management principles to set SMART objectives and communicate them effectively.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of performance management, including setting objectives, providing feedback, and conducting performance reviews.
- Agree objectives with teams that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).
- Agree work plans with individuals that align with team and organisational objectives.
- Communicate objectives effectively to teams and individuals, ensuring clarity and understanding.
- Understand the importance of team and individual objectives in driving performance and achieving organisational goals.
Manage the performance of teams and Individuals - assess the performance of teams and individualsReal unit · Open University Awarding Body
This unit provides knowledge of performance assessment methods for teams and individuals. You'll assess performance against objectives, provide constructive feedback, and understand the importance of fair assessment.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand performance assessment methods, including objective measures and subjective evaluations.
- Assess team performance against agreed objectives and standards.
- Assess individual performance against agreed objectives and standards.
- Provide constructive feedback on performance, both positive and negative, to support development.
- Understand the importance of fair assessment in motivating employees and ensuring equitable treatment.
Manage the performance of teams and individuals - allocate work to teams and individualsReal unit · Open University Awarding Body
You'll explore principles of team and individual performance management, focusing on effective work allocation. The unit develops skills to assign tasks based on skills and workload, set expectations, and monitor allocation outcomes.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the principles of team and individual performance management, including setting objectives, providing feedback, and conducting performance reviews
- Allocate work effectively, considering individual skills, team dynamics, and project requirements
- Allocate tasks to team members based on their skills, experience, and workload
- Set clear performance expectations for team members, ensuring they understand their responsibilities and objectives
- Monitor work allocation to ensure tasks are completed on time and to the required standard
Manage the performance of teams and individuals - provide feedback to teams and individuals on their performanceReal unit · Open University Awarding Body
This unit provides knowledge of performance management principles and the ability to provide constructive feedback to teams and individuals. You'll monitor performance, address issues fairly, and understand relevant legal and organisational requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental principles underpinning effective performance management within organisations.
- Provide constructive feedback to teams and individuals, ensuring it is specific, timely and actionable.
- Monitor the performance of both teams and individual team members against agreed objectives and standards.
- Address performance issues promptly and fairly, following organisational policies and procedures.
- Understand the relevant legal and organisational requirements related to performance management, including data protection and employment law.
Manage the performance of the team - agreeing objectives and work plansReal unit · Open University Awarding Body
You'll understand team performance management principles and develop skills to agree SMART objectives and work plans. The unit includes monitoring team performance, providing feedback, and applying motivational techniques.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the core principles of team performance management and its impact on overall organisational success.
- Agree clear, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) objectives and work plans with the team.
- Monitor team performance against agreed objectives and identify areas for improvement.
- Provide regular and constructive feedback to the team on their performance, both positive and negative.
- Understand various motivational techniques and how to apply them to enhance team performance and engagement.
Manage the performance of the team - allocating workReal unit · Open University Awarding Body
This unit covers team performance management principles with a focus on effective work allocation. You'll allocate tasks fairly, monitor team progress, and provide feedback on work distribution.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand team performance management principles, including setting objectives, providing feedback, and monitoring progress
- Allocate work to a team effectively, considering team skills, workload, and project requirements
- Allocate tasks effectively to team members, ensuring a fair distribution of workload and responsibilities
- Monitor team performance against agreed objectives and identify areas for improvement
- Provide constructive feedback on work allocation, addressing any issues or concerns raised by team members
Manage the performance of the team - assessing performanceReal unit · Open University Awarding Body
This unit develops learners' ability to assess team performance through setting clear expectations and monitoring progress. It includes providing feedback, conducting appraisals, and identifying development needs.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand performance management principles and their importance in team performance.
- Set performance expectations that are clear, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).
- Monitor team performance against established expectations.
- Provide feedback to team members on their performance, both positive and constructive.
- Conduct performance appraisals to evaluate individual and team performance.
- Identify development needs based on performance appraisals and feedback.
Monitor the risks and review contingency plans and actionsReal unit · Open University Awarding Body
You'll understand risk management principles and the importance of monitoring risks. They will be able to review and evaluate contingency plans and actions, assess their effectiveness, and ensure that risk responses remain appropriate throughout the project lifecycle.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand risk management principles and their application in the workplace.
- Monitor risks, including identifying potential threats and assessing their likelihood and impact.
- Review contingency plans to ensure they are up-to-date and effective.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of contingency actions in mitigating risks.
- Understand the importance of risk monitoring and its role in continuous improvement.
Obtain and evaluate feedback on project performanceReal unit · Open University Awarding Body
This unit focuses on obtaining and evaluating feedback on project performance. You'll understand the importance of feedback, methods for gathering it from various sources, evaluate responses, and use findings to improve project outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the importance of project feedback in improving project performance and stakeholder satisfaction
- Obtain feedback on project performance from various sources, including team members, clients, and stakeholders
- Evaluate feedback on project performance to identify areas for improvement and best practices
- Use feedback to improve project outcomes, implementing changes to processes, procedures, or strategies as needed
- Understand different methods of gathering feedback, including surveys, interviews, and focus groups
Prepare a project briefReal unit · Open University Awarding Body
You'll understand the purpose and components of a project brief. They will be able to prepare a comprehensive brief that defines project scope, objectives, and stakeholder requirements, supporting clear project initiation and planning.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the purpose of a project brief and its role in defining the scope and objectives of a project.
- Know the essential components of a project brief, including project background, objectives, scope, deliverables, and constraints.
- Prepare a comprehensive project brief that clearly outlines the project's purpose, objectives, and requirements.
- Understand the requirements of different stakeholders involved in the project and how to incorporate their needs into the project brief.
- Define clear and measurable project objectives that align with the overall project goals and stakeholder expectations.
Prepare the business case for undertaking a projectReal unit · Open University Awarding Body
It teaches you to prepare a business case for a project. They will understand its purpose, key components, and how to analyse costs, benefits, and feasibility to justify investment and support decision-making.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the purpose of a business case and its importance in justifying the investment in a project.
- Know the key components of a business case, including project description, benefits, costs, risks, and financial analysis.
- Prepare a well-structured business case that clearly demonstrates the value and feasibility of the project.
- Analyse the costs and benefits associated with the project, including both tangible and intangible factors.
- Evaluate the overall feasibility of the project, considering factors such as technical feasibility, financial viability, and market demand.
Promote and protect planned workReal unit · Open University Awarding Body
You'll understand the importance of planned work and develop skills to promote and protect it. The unit includes identifying threats to planned work and applying relevant health and safety regulations.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the importance of planned work in achieving project goals and maintaining operational efficiency.
- Know various methods to promote planned work, including effective communication, resource allocation, and scheduling techniques.
- Protect planned work from disruptions and interferences, ensuring that tasks are completed according to schedule.
- Identify potential threats to planned work, such as resource constraints, unexpected delays, or external factors.
- Understand relevant health and safety regulations and their application to planned work activities.
Recommend and agree the type and conditions of controlReal unit · Open University Awarding Body
This unit covers different types of control mechanisms within organisations. You'll recommend appropriate controls based on risk assessments and agree control conditions to support organisational objectives.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand different types of control mechanisms used in organisations, including their strengths and weaknesses.
- Recommend appropriate control measures based on an assessment of risks and organisational objectives.
- Agree control conditions with relevant stakeholders, ensuring clarity and mutual understanding.
- Understand the importance of control in organisations for achieving objectives, managing risks, and ensuring compliance.
Review and monitor the financial control of projectsReal unit · Open University Awarding Body
You'll gain an understanding of financial control principles in projects and methods to monitor and review financial processes. The unit includes identifying financial risks and reporting on project financial performance.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand the fundamental principles of financial control within the context of projects.
- Know and apply various methods for effectively monitoring project finances, including budget tracking and variance analysis.
- Review existing financial control processes to ensure their effectiveness and identify areas for optimisation.
- Identify potential financial risks that could impact project success, such as cost overruns or funding shortfalls.
- Report accurately and comprehensively on project financial performance, providing insights to stakeholders.
Review the effectiveness of measures for controlling riskReal unit · Open University Awarding Body
You'll analyse existing risk control measures within an organisational context and evaluate their effectiveness. They will understand methods for reviewing risk controls, identify strengths and weaknesses, and recommend improvements to enhance risk mitigation.
What you'll be able to do
- Analyse existing risk control measures within a specific context.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented risk control measures in mitigating identified risks.
- Understand various methods for reviewing the effectiveness of risk control measures.
- Identify areas where risk control measures can be improved to enhance their effectiveness.
Review the progess of projectsReal unit · Open University Awarding Body
You'll gain skills in monitoring project progress using various techniques. The unit covers data gathering, analysis of progress against schedules, identification of delays, and reporting to stakeholders.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand various project progress monitoring techniques, including milestone tracking, earned value management, and critical path analysis.
- Gather accurate and timely project progress data from various sources, such as team members, project management software, and stakeholder reports.
- Analyse project progress data to assess performance against planned schedules and identify potential deviations.
- Identify potential delays in project timelines and their potential impact on overall project success.
- Report on project progress to stakeholders, providing clear and concise updates on key milestones, risks, and issues.
Select and agree a procurement strategy and procedure_s_Real unit · Open University Awarding Body
This unit provides learners with knowledge of procurement strategies and procedures. They will understand different strategies, assess factors influencing procurement decisions, select appropriate strategies, and agree procedures aligned with project and organisational requirements.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand different procurement strategies and their application in various contexts.
- Know established procurement procedures and their importance in ensuring compliance and efficiency.
- Select an appropriate procurement strategy based on project requirements and organisational objectives.
- Agree on procurement procedures with relevant stakeholders, ensuring clarity and adherence.
- Understand the various factors that can influence procurement decisions, such as budget constraints, supplier relationships, and market conditions.
Specify activities for project schedulesReal unit · Open University Awarding Body
You'll develop skills in specifying activities for project schedules. They will understand scheduling techniques, identify and break down project activities, define durations and dependencies, and document activity specifications to support effective project planning.
What you'll be able to do
- Understand project scheduling techniques, including critical path analysis and Gantt charts.
- Identify project activities and break down tasks into manageable components.
- Specify activity durations, taking into account resource availability and potential delays.
- Define activity dependencies, identifying the relationships between tasks and their impact on the schedule.
- Document activity specifications, including task descriptions, durations, dependencies, and resource requirements.
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Comply with regulatory requirementsDevelop outline programmes or schedules for projectsDevelop strategic objectives for the projectEnsure the completion of project activitiesEnsure the means of securing the required project resources are in placeEstablish and maintain a culture of risk awarenessEstablish the project team's working methods and monitor performanceEstablish the requirements of the project management team
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OU Level 5 NVQ in Project Management
- Acquire and assess project feedback using Building Information Modelling
- Assess and Review the Compliance Risks Relevant to Your Organisation
- Assess performance in health and social care services
- Communicate and liaise effectively with suppliers and other stakeholders
- Determine project scope
- Develop a schedule of project activities
- Develop an investment strategy to meet agreed investment objectives
- Develop plans to meet your organisation's goals
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Acquire and assess project feedback using Building Information ModellingAssess and Review the Compliance Risks Relevant to Your OrganisationAssess performance in health and social care servicesCommunicate and liaise effectively with suppliers and other stakeholdersDetermine project scopeDevelop a schedule of project activitiesDevelop an investment strategy to meet agreed investment objectivesDevelop plans to meet your organisation's goalsEnsure an effective approach to project and process evaluation LegacyEstablish and maintain an organisational culture of risk awareness (Commissioning, Procurement and Contracting)Establish and monitor the project requirements of the project management teamEvaluate Policies, Projects and Programmes in the Public SectorEvaluate arts projects and live eventsEvaluate the effectiveness of risk management controls for a financial services organisationEvaluation and Assessment of Future ProjectsGather and disseminate information about compliance requirements in your organisationGather, collate and provide information & guidance to meet organisational complianceIdentify and analyse project stakeholders+21 more
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Learners will gain knowledge of relevant regulatory requirements affecting organisations. They will learn how to access regulatory information, ensure compliance within the workplace, and identify breaches, thereby supporting adherence to legal and organisational standards.
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Built for OU Level 5 NVQ in Project Management
32 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Open University Awarding Body.
- Comply with regulatory requirements
- Develop outline programmes or schedules for projects
- Develop strategic objectives for the project
- Ensure the completion of project activities
- Ensure the means of securing the required project resources are in place
- Establish and maintain a culture of risk awareness
and 26 more in the full unit list below.
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