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Plan and manage engineering-related projects or operations

Plan and manage engineering-related projects or operations

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM234001
State Code
OEW35
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
19/12/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/04/2023
Field of Education
030703 - Industrial Engineering
Original Release Date
19/04/2023
Nominal Hours
36
Description
This unit of competency defines the skills and knowledge required to plan, establish, maintain and manage complex engineering systems and resources associated with time-defined engineering-related projects or high-level engineering operations management in a manufacturing or engineering-related organisation. Examples of contexts where engineering-related projects or operations require high-level para-professional engineering skills includemanufacturing, defence, transport and logistics, health and utilities.The unit includes significant project or operations management responsibilities and can require personal and electronic communication, self-directed and group activities, business planning, project or operations planning and scheduling, and an understanding of the technology, skills, techniques and quality aspects required.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish parameters for project or operations management
  • 1.1 Establish budget and control measures for project or operations to conform to the business plan
  • 1.2 Prepare project or operations management plan to conform to the business plan
  • 1.3 Establish procurement requirements based on scope of project or operation
  • 1.4 Establish the need and provide for appropriate technical and professional assistance
  • 1.5 Establish physical, human resources and skills development requirements
  • 1.6 Establish compliance and environmental requirements for project or operation, including work, health and safety (WHS) requirements, codes of practice, regulations, standards and other regulatory requirements and organisational procedures
  • 1.7 Carry out project or operations modelling and calculations using appropriate modelling and analysis software
2. Implement project or operations management plan
  • 2.1 Select an appropriate team and establish communication and co-operation within the team
  • 2.2 Review and agree on plans, schedules and requirements with the team, assign responsibilities within the team, and establish other functional groups and expert support as required
  • 2.3 Determine internal and external reporting requirements, including content, regulatory compliance, schedule and sign-off arrangements
  • 2.4 Establish suppliers, contractors and delivery schedules
  • 2.5 Arrange for any required recruitment and training of employees
3. Monitor and review accountability for project or operations implementation
  • 3.1 Develop performance indicators that are realistic and within available timeframes and resources
  • 3.2 Identify and minimise factors inhibiting performance against objectives
  • 3.3 Monitor, assess and record relevant data that is transferable and justifiable
  • 3.4 Prepare and incorporate strategies and programs to promote the sustainability of operations into organisational procedures
4. Manage progress of implementation
  • 4.1 Establish mechanisms to manage constraints and contingencies, including coordination with team members, project stakeholders and contractors
  • 4.2 Adjust short-term planning and schedules as required
  • 4.3 Manage technical support, specialist and professional services to meet schedules, budgets and quality and performance requirements
  • 4.4 Apply principles of continuous improvement to implementation
  • 4.5 Document the project or operational outcomes against requirements in accordance with plans
  • 4.6 Supervise the completion of project or operational phase, including required sign-off and completion of required documentation
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
S8096 MEM234001A Plan and manage engineering-related projects or operations Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BOY9 MEM80125 Graduate Diploma of Engineering Qualification
BIW3 MEM80122 Graduate Diploma of Engineering Qualification