Technical staff who schedule resources apply the skills and knowledge in this unit.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Scope project resources

1.1. Collate and analyse design and estimation documents from appropriate personnel for resource needs, deadlines and comply with relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards

1.2. Consult interested parties for input to schedule

2. Schedule resources for a project

2.1. Coordinate resource requirements for project to match available labour to quantity and type of work required

2.2. Schedule availability of resources to suit relevant interested parties and according to works schedules including start and finish dates

2.3. Document and clearly communicate resources schedule to appropriate personnel for approval

3. Monitor and coordinate resources schedule according to project progress

3.1. Monitor and coordinate quantity, quality and timing of supply of each input and service according to the progress of projects being undertaken

3.2. Reschedule resources based on priorities and report to the appropriate person according to enterprise guidelines

3.3. Complete administrative tasks

Required skills

communication skills to liaise with internal and external personnel on technical and operational matters

literacy skills to:

prepare and interpret work procedures

interpret technical documentation, equipment manuals and specifications

numeracy skills to estimate resource requirements

planning and organisational skills to organise, coordinate, sequence and monitor resources schedules

problem solving skills to solve logistics and scheduling problems

project management skills to:

develop and implement work plan

coordinate and sequence work requirements reviewing job progress against agreed goals

apply resource management techniques and tools

technical skills to assess resource requirements

Required knowledge

appropriate engineering and design practices and procedures

enterprise permit procedures

enterprise recording procedures

industrial awards

occupational health and safety (OHS) practices

relevant plant and equipment operations

relevant statutory requirements

team communication processes and goal setting

time management techniques

tools, equipment and materials required to do the work

work planning and organisation theory

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:

identify resource requirements from plans, equipment and system manuals, specifications and relevant enterprise policy

plan and provision to meet key dates and milestones for:

appropriately skilled labour

volume and type of material

monitor work progress, coordinate and adjust resource requirements to meet both customer's needs and cost parameters.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

telecommunications operations site suitable for scheduling projects

equipment currently used in industry

relevant enterprise and site related documentation

relevant regulatory, supplier and equipment documentation that impact on scheduling activities.

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:

review of activities involving the scheduling of resources for a telecommunications project completed by the candidate

review of an oral and written report with completed documentation

direct observation of the candidate scheduling resources for a telecommunications project

oral or written questioning to assess required knowledge.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

ICTWOR3028A Organise resources

ICTWOR3035A Organise material supply

ICTWOR3093A Manage spare parts

ICTWOR3127A Supervise worksite activities.

Aboriginal people and other people from a non-English 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.

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Design and estimation documents may include:

budget estimates

design plans

estimators list

material list

preferred supplier list

project plans

tender document

works schedule.

Appropriate personnel may include:

estimator

project administrator

project manager.

Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:

AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume 1

Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes

ACMA technical standards

Australian building codes and regulations

Australian standards

enterprise standards

environmental protection

fire regulations

heritage legislation

industrial relations agreements including awards and enterprise

local government

manufacturer's enterprise operating policy and procedures

national code

OHS Act

power company requirements

Privacy Act

services and utilities codes of practice and standards:

electricity

gas

water

spectrum management regulations

statutory requirements

Trade Practices Act

traditional land owners.

Interested parties may include:

local

managers

property owners

stakeholders

state and federal agencies

tenants

utilities.

Resource requirements may include:

equipment:

installation

monitoring

test

labour

material

plant:

barriers

diggers

excavators

work platforms

safety equipment:

for hazardous chemicals

gas monitors

personal protective equipment

radiation detectors.

Works schedules may include:

labour requirements and availability

plant, equipment and materials availability

variations in work environment likely to affect the planned completion of the project.

Unit sector

Telecommunications

Workplace effectiveness

This unit contains employability skills.