Required skills

analytical skills to evaluate risks

communication skills to work effectively in a group present information and negotiate contract variations

information technology skills for word processing desktop research and using project management software

literacy skills to prepare reports and contract variations

numeracy skills to

calculate budget requirements

determine workforce requirements

problem solving skills to anticipate and respond to issues in project progress

research skills to gather data observe and analyse project issues

Required knowledge

organisational project management policy and procedures

safety management

personal protective equipment conforming to industry and occupational health and safety OHS standards

precautions required to minimise control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities

relevant legislation codes regulations and standards

workplace and industry environment

commissioning procedures

industrial issues

roles and responsibilities

skills audit

telecommunication communication systems

site engineering

project management processes and software

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

ICTPMGA Manage telecommunications workplace

ICTPMG8142A Manage telecommunications workplace

ICTPMGA Undertake a telecommunications project

ICTPMG7145A Undertake a telecommunications project

ICTPMGA Evaluate and use telecommunications management networks

ICTPMG8149A Evaluate and use telecommunications management networks.

Aboriginal people and other people from a nonEnglish 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

Project management processes may include:

Activities may include:

Contingencies may include: