Determine project scope

1. Review background information and consult with supervisor to determine project aim, objectives and time frame
2. Identify intended outcomes, key stakeholders, drivers and likely constraints
3. Identify key activities, milestones and resources required to achieve deliverables on time
4. Identify performance indicators to monitor project progress and acceptance criteria for deliverables
5. Clarify and/or confirm project scope and performance indicators with supervisor
6. Read and interpret legislation, standards, codes and procedures to determine relevance to project activities
7. Review background information to inform the development of project methodology
8. Analyse risks and include risk management strategies across all aspects of project work
9. Develop strategies for conducting the project, including alternative measurement methods
10. Outline feasible and measurable project objectives, selected methodology, outputs and the roles and responsibilities of participants
11. Develop and optimise work breakdown structure, including integration and sequencing of tasks
12. Draft project plan and work schedule and consult with supervisor for review, amendments and approval

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Review project methodology

1. Conduct trials to refine methodology and provide proof of concept
2. Troubleshoot equipment and methodology problems and develop and test solutions in consultation with supervisor
3. Modify draft project plan to incorporate refinements and solutions
4. Document all accepted and rejected ideas or prototypes from trials
5. Communicate plan to project participants and resolve
6. Execute own project activities in accordance with plan
7. Monitor project activities to identify issues and constraints
8. Initiate action to resolve issues and constraints within own scope of responsibility and technical competence
9. Seek advice on issues and constraints beyond scope of responsibility or technical competence
10. Monitor and report on progress of project against agreed indicators and milestones

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Collect and analyse data

1. Safely operate measurement equipment and instruments in accordance with manufacturer requirements, test methods and workplace procedures
2. Obtain data using specified methods and in accordance with safety and legislative, regulatory and workplace requirements
3. Record and store data in agreed formats
4. Recognise anomalous results and investigate causes
5. Evaluate data using specified quality criteria and reference materials
6. Use mathematical, statistical and graphical methods and software to analyse and present results
7. Report results using the accuracy, precision and units appropriate to project plan
8. Provide progress reports and project outputs on time and at the required quality standard
9. Identify any issues and opportunities for improvement
10. Write project reports containing the required information and using the agreed style, voice and format and seek feedback from supervisor
11. Complete and store all project documentation
12. Finalise and present report of project process and outcomes to supervisor

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