1.39 Following introduction of Initial Materiel Release (IMR) and Final Materiel Release (FMR) key milestones, the DMO is conducting a review and update of existing scheduling policy and processes to support DMO's implementation of these key milestones.
1.40 During 2010-11, the DMO continued the Project Schedule Analysts in Training (PSAiT) program, which is designed to further develop DMO's scheduling skill set (Job Family) in the competencies of project planning, scheduling and analysis. The nine-month development program aims to produce trainees with comparable skills, knowledge and exposure to a scheduler with two to three years experience. All trainees participate in a targeted learning and development program that includes a work placement, compulsory training courses, group workshops and on the job coaching. A 2012 PSAiT program is planned for a further 17 students.
1.41 The first phase of the Project Performance Management System (PPMS), which provides on-line access to four key project metrics was released in 2010-11. This system provides key cost and schedule information allowing managers to assess project status, budget feasibility and overall project progress achievement against plan. The second phase, including an additional three metrics, will be released in 2012.