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Prepare project specifications

Prepare project specifications

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTPMG504
State Code
AWE08
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
14/01/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/07/2016
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
05/07/2016
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop specifications for a telecommunications project, including switching, transmission and radio networks, and the various transmission paths including cable, optical fibre, radio, microwave and satellite. It applies to individuals who have a high level of specialist technical skills and knowledge in telecommunications and IT networks using internet protocol (IP) systems and who may supervise others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare for project estimate
  • 1.1 Analyse project design obtained from appropriate personnel to determine project requirements according to project plan
  • 1.2 Verify project requirements with clients and project team
  • 1.3 Ascertain impact of time restraints on estimate
  • 1.4 Analyse impact of relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards on planning processes
  • 1.5 Establish availability of all appropriate data and documentation to allow for completion of work
2. Estimate resource requirements
  • 2.1 Conduct site inspection to verify design details and project context
  • 2.2 Produce estimate of type, quantity and schedule of resources required for project from project plans
  • 2.3 Prioritise sequence of work appropriate to enterprise needs
  • 2.4 Calculate contractor and employee labour hours required according to project requirements, industrial awards and enterprise policies
  • 2.5 Record estimates of materials, equipment and labour hours according to enterprise guidelines
3. Calculate costing details
  • 3.1 Estimate amount and type of resources required for successful completion of project, including risk management and contingencies
  • 3.2 Calculate costs for resources from current information, following standard costing procedures
  • 3.3 Produce detailed record of all required resources and costing details for project specifications
4. Prepare detailed project plan
  • 4.1 Prepare detailed plan, including specifications for materials, equipment, resources, locations and network routes
  • 4.2 Forward plan and specifications to appropriate personnel for project implementation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D3388 ICTPMG5039A Prepare project specifications Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBU05 ICTICT519 Develop detailed component specifications from project specifications Unit of competency