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.
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish project control plans | 1.1 Develop and document project management plan according to organisational requirements 1.2 Develop and document management sub-plans 1.3 Lodge documents according to organisational policies and procedures |
2. Determine project methodology | 2.1 Assess models of project management according to organisational requirements 2.2 Assess product development approach 2.3 Select project management and systems development methodology 2.4 Tailor and document methodologies to solution requirements 2.5 Lodge documentation according to organisational policies and procedures |
3. Develop project schedule | 3.1 Develop project component breakdown according to project requirements 3.2 Estimate project effort and duration 3.3 Create project schedule and document according to organisational policies and procedures 3.4 Develop and allocate work packages 3.5 Establish schedule controls for monitoring project schedule |
4. Finalise project budget | 4.1 Identify areas of anticipated project spend 4.2 Determine dollar amounts and timing of cash flows 4.3 Develop and document project budget based on anticipated expenditure and cash flow 4.4 Establish controls for monitoring budget |
Evidence of Performance
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.
Evidence of Knowledge
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.
Assessment Conditions
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.
Foundation Skills
Numeracy | Uses sound mathematical assumptions and applies equations in developing cost-benefit analyses, budgets and cash flows |
Reading | Interprets and analyses complex text to ascertain requirements |
Writing | Prepares well-structured and cohesive documents presenting ideas and project plan utilising technical and relevant industry language in a logical sequence |
Planning and organising | Operates from a broad conceptual plan, developing the operational detail in stages, regularly reviewing priorities and performance during implementation, and identifying and addressing issues |
Problem solving | Uses nuanced understanding of context to recognise anomalies and subtle deviations to normal expectations, focusing attention and remedying problems as they arise |
Self-management | Sequences and schedules complex activities, monitors implementation and manages relevant communications Uses systematic, analytical processes in complex, non-routine situations, setting goals, gathering relevant information, and identifying and evaluating options against agreed criteria Identifies and compares several options before making final choice, using a combination of lateral and analytical thinking to suit needs, resources and constraints |
Sectors
Project management