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.

Sources of project risk may include:
change risks, such as:
changes to project scope not approved (scope creep)
solution uncertainty
people risks, such as loss of key resource
procurement risks, such as required equipment not delivered on time
quality risks, such as delivered solution not meeting requirements or expectations
schedule or budget risks, such as time or cost of scheduled tasks underestimated
technology risks, such as new or untried technology as part of the solution, components difficult to integrate.
Risk management processes and procedures may include:
communicating with stakeholders
dispute resolution and modification procedures
implementing risk control trigger mechanisms
measuring actual progress against planned milestones
recording and reporting major variance
setting key milestones at significant points during the project and at completion.
Risk response strategies may include:
accept the risk or continue in the knowledge that the risk still exists
avoid the risk or take action to eliminate the risk
mitigate or take action to reduce the risk.

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 and implement appropriate risk-management processes within a complex IT project.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
appropriate learning and assessment support when required
modified equipment for people with special needs
appropriate simulated or real organisation to implement an IT project
facilities suitable for holding risk management related workshops.
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 the candidate carrying out project work
verbal or written questioning to assess required knowledge and skills
review of reports, plans and documents
review of a portfolio of the project work undertaken.
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.