Elements and Performance Criteria

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.

Strategic context may include:
operating environment in which the project will be conducted.
Legislation and industry codes and standards may include:
Australian Computer Society Code of Ethics
sector-specific impacts on the project design and delivery.
Risk-management analysis may include:
business continuity, including emergency plans for activities to continue in the event of loss of building, equipment or systems
changing government policy or funding arrangements
environmental concerns:
hazardous waste
pollution
tree-retention policies
public liability
safety of staff
workers-compensation claims.
Specifications and terms of reference may include:
definition of the project aims
description of stakeholders
description of the outcomes to be achieved using, wherever possible, the nomination of clear metrics
description of the project parameters:
flexibilities involved
scope of operations
identification of the budget
specification of the communication strategy to be used
specification of the timescale.
Project-management tools may:
be in-house or proprietary software
incorporate scheduling and reporting templates
incorporate the use of Gantt or PERT charts
use critical path analysis.

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:
design, implement, manage and finalise a complex IT project
manage planning processes, scheduling, human resources, reporting and response to contingencies
ensure projects undertaken are aligned with and support organisational strategies and requirements
learn from project outcomes and refine and improve future IT project management processes.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
codes and standards
legislation relevant to the jurisdiction and the project being undertaken
project documentation
research resources, including product information and data
theoretical texts and other information to support the assessment of the unit's required skills and knowledge
relevant computer software packages and suitable hardware
appropriate learning and assessment support when required
modified equipment for people with special needs.
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:
direct observation of candidate performing complex IT project management
verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s ability to formulate metrics and milestones
review of candidate’s project documentation.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support.
In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.