AAOM Handbook

PL.13 Specify Contract Resources Context

A work package is to define all the requirements for sustainably (i.e. dealing responsibly with safety, the environment, employees, communities, governments and asset life), correctly and efficiently completing work. Once the, Outcomes, Tolerances and Specifications, Conditions and Constraints and Work Instructions for each Task are specified it is possible to determine the contract resources or services needed for each Task. The contract resource/service requirements from the Task will be used during scheduling to assign resources to the work for the scheduled start of each Task. Therefore, it is important that these be specified for the Task in which they will be required so that they can be assigned for the scheduled start time for that Task. Purpose To specify the contract resources/services required for each Task of a work package. Quantity For each Task specify each resource/service type that is required for completion of the Task. Quality For each resource/service requirement specify:  the provider nominated to supply the resource/service,  the units of each resource/service type,  qualification, specifications, capacity, ratings or any other characteristic that is important to the outcome of the work. NB.  The contract resource/service assigned to a Task is assigned for the complete Duration of the Task.  The period for which the contract resource/service must be scheduled will be identified by the Scheduled Start Date/time (assigned to the Task during Scheduling) and the duration of the task (assigned later in the Planning process). Time This activity must be completed in time for all of the planning, scheduling and resourcing activities for the work to be completed before the Scheduled Start Date for the Task(s).

© McAlear Management Consultants 2004

Page 29 of 50