This Unit introduces the context, rationale, strategy and mechanisms of project management. It commences with definitions of such as project stakeholders, project charter, project life cycles and phases, quality systems and management.

Unit content includes an introduction to project management principles, techniques and processes. It investigates the specific tasks that need to be undertaken in order to initiate, plan, implement, execute and close an infrastructure project. ISO 21500:2012: Guidance on Project Management and the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK) are introduced as source materials.