Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ICTPMG613 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage ICT project planning

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTPMG613 - Manage ICT project planning
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and manage an Information and Communications Technology (ICT) project in small, medium and large organisations.The unit applies to those who apply advanced project management skills in developing and documenting logical processes and timelines to ensure that projects are delivered according to organisational and stakeholder expectations.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

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:

industry software packages

an organisation’s identified problem, opportunity or unfulfilled legislative need.

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

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Establish project control plans
  • Develop and document project management plan according to organisational requirements
  • Develop and document management sub-plans
  • Lodge documents according to organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Determine project methodology
  • Assess models of project management according to organisational requirements
  • Assess product development approach
  • Select project management and systems development methodology
  • Tailor and document methodologies to solution requirements
  • Lodge documentation according to organisational policies and procedures
       
Element: Develop project schedule
  • Develop project component breakdown according to project requirements
  • Estimate project effort and duration
  • Create project schedule and document according to organisational policies and procedures
  • Develop and allocate work packages
  • Establish schedule controls for monitoring project schedule
       
Element: Finalise project budget
  • Identify areas of anticipated project spend
  • Determine dollar amounts and timing of cash flows
  • Develop and document project budget based on anticipated expenditure and cash flow
  • Establish controls for monitoring budget
       


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:

develop and manage Information and Communications Technology (ICT) project plans on at least two occasions.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

select methodologies

develop project schedules

develop project budgets

establish budgetary controls.

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:

current and emerging industry practice in relation to:

estimation techniques and methods

planning techniques and methods

project management methodologies

system development methodologies

impact of business needs on project management, including implications for project control and expected returns on business investment.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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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.
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
Develop and document project management plan according to organisational requirements 
Develop and document management sub-plans 
Lodge documents according to organisational policies and procedures 
Assess models of project management according to organisational requirements 
Assess product development approach 
Select project management and systems development methodology 
Tailor and document methodologies to solution requirements 
Lodge documentation according to organisational policies and procedures 
Develop project component breakdown according to project requirements 
Estimate project effort and duration 
Create project schedule and document according to organisational policies and procedures 
Develop and allocate work packages 
Establish schedule controls for monitoring project schedule 
Identify areas of anticipated project spend 
Determine dollar amounts and timing of cash flows 
Develop and document project budget based on anticipated expenditure and cash flow 
Establish controls for monitoring budget 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ICTPMG613 - Manage ICT project planning
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ICTPMG613 - Manage ICT project planning

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