Work Plans Flashcards
What is the purpose of work plans?
To provide a timescale for the overall project to be completed, to see the order of tasks and to help to meet the deadlines to keep it on schedule
Give 5 things that should be included in a work plan
Any 5 from tasks, activities, durations, timescales, milestones, deadlines, resources and contingencies
What are durations?
The amount of time a task is expected to take
What are timescales?
How long the project will take
What are milestones?
Key dates when a section is completed
What are deadlines?
Dates when something has to be done by
What are resources?
What is needed
What are contingencies?
Back up plans/extra time if needed
If there is equipment failure, what can this lead to?
Contingencies
Give 2 examples of why contingencies can occur
Any 2 from equipment failure, workers sick, unsuitable conditions for filming and health or safety concerns
What can be displayed graphically in gantt charts?
Work plans
What are the advantages of using a gantt chart for your work plan?
It is easier to visually track progress than tables and check if you are on schedule
What are the disadvantages of using a gantt chart for your work plan?
They hold less information as they don’t include features like resources and location
