BSNS4603 Project components Assessment 1 2026 | Open Polytechnic NZ

BSNS4603 Project Components – Assessment 1

Learning Outcomes

• We need to select project management tools and techniques to develop a project planning chart for a project.
• The BSNS4603 project management tools and techniques will be used to create a project planning chart.
• We have to evaluate reporting, recording and reconciliation processes to produce a project cost estimate.
• The project cost estimate will be based on the BSNS4603 project management tools and techniques.

Assessment Instructions

Students must. Submit the assessment according to Open Polytechnic assessment requirements.

The Open Polytechnic assessment requirements must be followed.

Include your name, student number, assessment number. Ensure all pages are numbered.

This is very important.

• Submit the assessment in two files.
• Upload work through the iQualify course platform.
• Do not email submissions.
• Students will receive an automated confirmation after submission.
• This confirmation will say that the work is original and completed by the student.

Assessment Overview

Throughout the three assessments in this course students will progressively develop project schedules Gantt charts, reports and project cost estimates based on a real-world scenario.

The BSNS4603 project management tools and techniques will be used.

Assessment 1 focuses on the planning phase of project management.

Students are required to create a draft project schedule and evaluate the usefulness of project planning tools and techniques.

The project planning tools and techniques will be very useful.

Scenario – NAP Student Accommodation Refurbishment

You are employed by New Renovations Limited (NNR) as a trainee project manager.

You were assisting a project manager, Gerry Atrick on the refurbishment project for the National All Polytechnic (NAP) Student Villas when Gerry became ill.

You are now responsible for managing the refurbishment project based on Gerry’s notes and planning documents.

The NAP Student Accommodation Refurbishment project is very important.

Project Background

• 10 student villas require refurbishment.
• Each villa houses eight students.
• The kitchens are outdated and require refurbishment.
• The floors need re-tiling. Villas require re-carpeting.
• The bedrooms and lounges require repainting and refurnishing.
• The bathrooms were refurbished recently. Require no work.
• The project must be completed between 1 July and 24 July.
• The students return on 25 July making the deadline critical.
• The deadline for the NAP Student Accommodation Refurbishment project is very critical.

Villa Facilities Include

• Eight furnished bedrooms
• kitchen facilities
• Shared lounge area
• Bathroom and storage areas
• Electricity and essential appliances

The villa facilities are very important.

Task 1 – Draft Project Schedule

Students must apply project planning knowledge to create a draft schedule using the BSNS4603 WBS Excel Gantt Template.

The BSNS4603 WBS Excel Gantt Template will be very useful.

Requirements

• Minimum of 30 schedule entries
• At 5 summary tasks with sub-tasks
• Include task IDs, durations, start and finish dates
• Identify dependencies between tasks
• Include least 3 project milestones
• Highlight the path and critical tasks
• Assume all tasks currently show 0% completion

Task 1 Marks: 90 Marks

The Task 1 requirements are very important.

Submission Requirements

• Present the schedule as a Gantt chart.
• Ensure all project work occurs between 1–24 July.
• Ensure the chart is clearly visible and easy to read.
• The Gantt chart must be professional.

Task 2 – Evaluation

Evaluate how useful the draft schedule developed in Task 1 will be when preparing a project cost estimate for Assessment 2.

The draft schedule will be very useful.

Students should discuss:

• The planning methods used
• The effectiveness of the schedule
• Potential improvements to project planning techniques
• How scheduling contributes to cost estimation

Recommended Word Count: 150 Words

Task 2 Marks: 10 Marks

The Task 2 requirements are very important.

Total Marks

100 Marks

Assessment Criteria

Task 1a – Project Planning Chart

performing submissions will include a detailed and accurate Gantt chart with:

• 30 or more task entries
• 5 or more summary tasks
• Three project milestones
• Realistic timelines and dependencies
• Linked project activities
• Clearly identified critical path
• Professional presentation standards

The Task 1a requirements are very important.

Task 1b – Presentation and Communication

Students are expected to present information logically and professionally.

The presentation must be clear and logical.

Task 2 – Evaluation

Strong evaluations should demonstrate insight, into project planning techniques, scheduling usefulness and practical project management considerations.

The evaluation must be demonstrate insight.