Unit of competency Outline
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Prepare network project briefs
Prepare network project briefs
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTPMG506
ICTPMG506
State Code
OCV95
OCV95
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
29/03/2021
Field of Education
020113 - Networks And Communications
Original Release Date
29/03/2021
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare project briefs that outline key characteristics of networking projects, including costing, vendor and technology choices, scheduling and resourcing needs.The unit applies to those who work under limited supervision and have responsibility to provide guidance and to delegate tasks to others.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan network project brief
- 1.1 Obtain project details and scope from relevant personnel and arrange for network access in compliance with required security arrangements, legislation, codes, regulations, standards, organisational policies and procedures
- 1.2 Assess network conditions according to organisational requirements
- 1.3 Obtain and analyse required site survey data and geographical information according to organisational requirements
- 1.4 Identify and assess barriers to outline key characteristics of project costs, vendor and technology choices, scheduling and resourcing needs
- 1.5 Analyse impact of required legislation, codes, regulations and standards on planning the project
2. Develop draft network project brief
- 2.1 Record project specifications, project costs, vendor and technology choices, scheduling and resourcing needs, according to organisational requirements
- 2.2 Clarify project brief with relevant personnel
- 2.3 Present draft project brief to relevant personnel and obtain required approval
3. Assess tenders to be included in network project brief
- 3.1 Obtain vendor quotes and issue required tenders according to organisational requirements
- 3.2 Evaluate quotes and tenders against project brief criteria and proposed variations
- 3.3 Examine project costing estimates and confirm that budget parameters are attained
- 3.4 Assess whether competitive tenders meet specified organisational timeframes
- 3.5 Obtain tender approval from relevant personnel according to organisational requirements
4. Develop final network project brief
- 4.1 Monitor project progress against project brief specifications
- 4.2 Discuss and propose solutions to project issues with relevant personnel
- 4.3 Document discussed project solutions and prepare project completion advice according to organisational requirements
- 4.4 Negotiate and implement contract variations in consideration of proposed project solutions
5. Obtain network project brief sign-off
- 5.1 Present finalised project brief to relevant personnel
- 5.2 Complete sign-off procedures
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Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWE09 | ICTPMG503 | Prepare a project brief | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BGJ5 | ICT60220 | Advanced Diploma of Information Technology | Qualification |
| BGJ4 | ICT50220 | Diploma of Information Technology | Qualification |