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ICTPMG301
Contribute as part of an IT project management team

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to contribute to Information and Communications Technology (ICT) project management teams.

It applies to those who, while working under a level of supervision, utilise a basic level of technical knowledge to plan, carry out and evaluate project work in a small or large office environment.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

plan, carry out and evaluate two project work tasks, as part of an ICT project management team, using at least two different project management methodologies.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

use required project management tools and methodologies

discuss and agree on frequency of team communication and feedback.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

project management methodologies, which may include:

waterfall

agile

hybrid

critical path method (CPM)

critical chain project management (CCPM)

integrated project management (IPM)

PRiSM

PRINCE2

service and fixed projects.

organisational procedures, including:

work task prioritisation

work task performance

work task progression and completion

file saving and storage and material disposal

ICT project management team role, structure and responsibilities

ICT hardware and project management software required for work tasks.

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

tools, equipment, materials and hardware required for ICT project management activities

industry software packages required for ICT project management team work

a range of simulated work tasks within ICT project management teams

simulated working environment and project management team

organisational procedure documentation.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

plan, carry out and evaluate two project work tasks, as part of an ICT project management team, using at least two different project management methodologies.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

use required project management tools and methodologies

discuss and agree on frequency of team communication and feedback.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

project management methodologies, which may include:

waterfall

agile

hybrid

critical path method (CPM)

critical chain project management (CCPM)

integrated project management (IPM)

PRiSM

PRINCE2

service and fixed projects.

organisational procedures, including:

work task prioritisation

work task performance

work task progression and completion

file saving and storage and material disposal

ICT project management team role, structure and responsibilities

ICT hardware and project management software required for work tasks.

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

tools, equipment, materials and hardware required for ICT project management activities

industry software packages required for ICT project management team work

a range of simulated work tasks within ICT project management teams

simulated working environment and project management team

organisational procedure documentation.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify and confirm project management methodology required 
Identify and confirm requirements of ICT project and team’s responsibilities and roles 
Contribute ideas and information in team planning discussions 
Separate work tasks into individual components 
Plan and prioritise task completion and discuss feedback and review cycles with required personnel 
Perform work tasks according to organisational procedures and task completion plan 
Record work task progression and completion according to organisational procedures and project management tools 
Seek and provide assistance and feedback to ICT project management team members as required 
Confirm all work tasks have been adequately performed 
Review and assess impact of contributions to ICT project management team and team performance 
Report on contributions and submit to required personnel 
Save, file and store information and dispose of materials according to organisational procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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