This is an integrated assessment. Students are required to complete this project in order to pass this
Question:
This is an integrated assessment. Students are required to complete this project in order to pass this module. The purpose of the assessment is to gauge competence in MS Project and application across the project management syllabus.
Project:
Kitchen Redesign
Background
You have just completed a postgraduate diploma in project management and a home owner has asked you in your capacity as a shop-fitter to redesign/remodel his kitchen. Develop a project proposal for the implementation of this kitchen redesign project. All processes planned for should be finalized within 2 weeks as the home owner plans to move into his new home in 2 weeks. You are required to submit a proposal in the report format provided, outlining how all planning and preparation would be effected.
GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION
Project Tasks Team Rates
- Design: layout and plan for the kitchen Electrician R150 p/d
- Cabinets: style and finish of cabinets Plumber R150 p/d
- Countertops: material and colour for countertops - Granite,
solid surface, and plastic laminate
Purchaser R100 p/d
- Flooring: type and finish of flooring for kitchen - tile and wood Tiler R200 p/d
- Appliances: refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, and stove for
kitchen – finishes: stainless steel or painted
Countertop Specialist R200 p/d
- Tap(s) and Sink: finishes: chrome, stainless steel or porcelain
enamel are often used for sinks
Cabinet Maker R200 p/d
- Lighting: recessed, pendant, and/or under cabinet mounted
task lights
Graphic Designers R120 p/d
NB: Assign resources as much as
you can to accomplish all your
identified tasks.
REQUIREMENTS
- All client information required is asked
- 50% of marks will be allocated to the proposal component and 50% to the MS Project component which should include
the relevant Charts, Tables, Graphs and/or diagrams from MS Project
- The report must be submitted in a PDF document
- The main body of the report must be no more than TEN (10) pages
Report Format
Use the following headers (necessary for grading). Annexures must be from MS Project to get that section’s points/marks.
Question
Provide a brief introduction and background to the project.
List and discuss all assumed resources required on the project.