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Manage a telecommunications project

Manage a telecommunications project

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTPMG8143B
State Code
WI901
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
07/02/2014
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/06/2014
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
12/06/2014
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to produce a plan and manage a telecommunications project using project management processes.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare to manage a project
  • 1.1 Develop a project proposal, including specific project management processes
  • 1.2 Determine the role of major stakeholders and implications for the project
  • 1.3 Develop a risk management strategy and present to stakeholders for agreement
  • 1.4 Check for technical compliance of project with relevant standards
  • 1.5 Select project management computer software
  • 1.6 Conduct a skills audit of personnel and identify additional training requirements
2. Apply project management processes
  • 2.1 Determine participants’ responsibilities using critical path method (CPM) to draw a network diagram
  • 2.2 Sequence and coordinate activities required for a specific project
  • 2.3 Determine the critical path to optimise timing of the project deliverables
  • 2.4 Assess the viability of project estimates by preparing a budget
  • 2.5 Perform risk analysis to determine factors that may hinder the project deliverables
  • 2.6 Assess the progress of the project with contingencies to manage risks
  • 2.7 Determine any updates and recommendations in agreement with the customer
  • 2.8 Prepare contract variations if required
3. Complete work and document activities
  • 3.1 Select procedures for commissioning if required and finish the project
  • 3.2 Produce final documentation with recommendations and present to customer
  • 3.3 Document and archive project documentation
  • 3.4 Obtain sign off
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Project management processes may include:
calendaring
constraints
contingencies
CPM
critical paths
Gantt chart
PERT
project variables
reviews
salvage value
variations.
Activities may include:
contracts and procurement
cost management
human resource (HR) management
project communications methods
project tracking
quality
risk
scope
time management.
Contingencies may include:
increase staff numbers
reinstallation
replacement components
work amendments.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:

prepare and apply project management process to a telecommunications project using project management software
develop a plan to manage a telecommunication project with a risk management strategy, budget and contingencies
complete work and project documentation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:

a telecommunications site on which projects can be managed
computers and relevant computer software
relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

oral or written questioning to assess knowledge and skills in the project management process
direct observation of the candidate performing project management tasks
review of the candidate generated project documentation.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

ICTPMG8142A Manage telecommunications workplace
ICTPMG7145B Undertake a telecommunications project
ICTPMG8149B Evaluate and use telecommunications management networks.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English speaking background may have second language issues.

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required.

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and appropriate to the oral communication skill level, and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AWE04 ICTPMG802 Manage a telecommunications project Unit of competency