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Prepare a project brief
Prepare a project brief
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTPMG5031A
ICTPMG5031A
State Code
D3387
D3387
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/04/2014
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
15/04/2014
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to prepare a brief for realising a telecommunications project, including costing, vendor and technology choices, scheduling and resourcing.It may be for a new installation or upgrade of capacity or technology for existing network or subsystem.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan a project brief
- 1.1. Contact customer to obtain project details and approved network plan
- 1.2. Assess current network conditions
- 1.3. Analyse site survey data and geographical information to initiate studies if required
- 1.4. Assess barriers to plan realisation
- 1.5. Analyse the impact of relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards on planning processes
2. Develop preliminary project brief
- 2.1. Develop project specifications, including new technology according to customer requirements
- 2.2. Draft a sketch plan according to enterprise practice for area in question
- 2.3. Clarify project brief with the customer as required
- 2.4. Present final report with option for approval before proceeding with project brief
3. Assess tenders
- 3.1. Follow process for seeking quotes or issuingtenders for completion of project
- 3.2. Assess quotes or tenders against project criteria and any proposed variations
- 3.3. Examine detailed project costing estimates to ensure that budget parameters are attained
- 3.4. Assess competitive tenders with consideration to meet specified timeframes
- 3.5. Obtain tender approval from the customer
4. Monitor contract progress and completion
- 4.1. Monitor contract activity with progress against specifications
- 4.2. Establish and maintain regular liaison with project manager and site supervisor
- 4.3. Discuss contract problems or difficulties with project manager and contractor as required
- 4.4. Negotiate and implement contract variations
- 4.5. Prepare project completion advice in conjunction with project manager, installation manager and operational staff
- 4.6. Undertake a quality audit of the project and submit any recommendations for improvement according to enterprise procedures
- 4.7. Prepare a final report on project outcomes and achievement
- 4.8. Present report to customer and obtain sign off
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Customer may include:
communication consultants
enterprises
government bodies
internal or external to the organisation
other carriers
service providers.
Project may include:
installation or upgrade for:
broadband network
switching
transmission
radio network:
fixed
mobile
systems including:
optical
radio
microwave and satellite
multiplexing
transmission
network management
physical support infrastructure
various transmission paths.
Network conditions may be obtained from:
capacity assessment data
network performance data associated with the network
traffic dimensioning data.
Site survey data may include:
building availability and capacity
earthing requirements environmental impact
geological surveys
line of sight data
power availability
regulatory and statutory requirements
site availability
site ownership and acquisition data
weather conditions.
Barriers to plan may include:
community opposition
environmental considerations
government policy
heritage legislation restrictions
local planning approvals.
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) standards TS 14
Australian standards applying to radio frequency (RF) hazards
heritage legislation
industrial awards and conditions
International standards ISO 9000/9001
International Telecommunications Union (ITU) recommendations
National Parks Act
OHS Act
State/Territory and Federal Environment Acts
Telecommunications Act and relevant codes.
Project specifications may include:
broad project description
cost-benefit studies as a guide to the decision making process
costing estimates and operating budget
location, route, area, product and platform
planning options for future needs to include new technology
preferred equipment and vendors
profit margins according to enterprise policy
proposed project timing
resources
sketch plan.
New technology may include:
internet protocol (IP) networks
optical networks
virtual networks
web-based networks
wireless networks.
Process for seeking quotations or issuing tenders may include:
confidential tender processes
existing service level agreement
multiple quotes
requirements for preferred suppliers.
Consideration may include:
capacity
performance
price
product type
quality
timeframes.
Quality audit includes:
requirements of customer or organisation
review of process and methodology.
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.
Customer may include:
communication consultants
enterprises
government bodies
internal or external to the organisation
other carriers
service providers.
Project may include:
installation or upgrade for:
broadband network
switching
transmission
radio network:
fixed
mobile
systems including:
optical
radio
microwave and satellite
multiplexing
transmission
network management
physical support infrastructure
various transmission paths.
Network conditions may be obtained from:
capacity assessment data
network performance data associated with the network
traffic dimensioning data.
Site survey data may include:
building availability and capacity
earthing requirements environmental impact
geological surveys
line of sight data
power availability
regulatory and statutory requirements
site availability
site ownership and acquisition data
weather conditions.
Barriers to plan may include:
community opposition
environmental considerations
government policy
heritage legislation restrictions
local planning approvals.
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) standards TS 14
Australian standards applying to radio frequency (RF) hazards
heritage legislation
industrial awards and conditions
International standards ISO 9000/9001
International Telecommunications Union (ITU) recommendations
National Parks Act
OHS Act
State/Territory and Federal Environment Acts
Telecommunications Act and relevant codes.
Project specifications may include:
broad project description
cost-benefit studies as a guide to the decision making process
costing estimates and operating budget
location, route, area, product and platform
planning options for future needs to include new technology
preferred equipment and vendors
profit margins according to enterprise policy
proposed project timing
resources
sketch plan.
New technology may include:
internet protocol (IP) networks
optical networks
virtual networks
web-based networks
wireless networks.
Process for seeking quotations or issuing tenders may include:
confidential tender processes
existing service level agreement
multiple quotes
requirements for preferred suppliers.
Consideration may include:
capacity
performance
price
product type
quality
timeframes.
Quality audit includes:
requirements of customer or organisation
review of process and methodology.
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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:
develop a project brief for a telecommunications project
analyse and document considerations in project specifications
apply legislative and environmental conditions to project brief development
assess tenders and monitor contract work to completion.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
sites on which projects may be conducted
relevant databases, legislative requirements and other site and project related documentation.
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 undertaking brief preparation and monitoring contracts
review of project brief prepared by the candidate outlining specifications, specified timeframes, enterprise financial systems and policy
review of report prepared by the candidate outlining specified planning processes
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of planning, types of systems and applications.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTPMG5027A Develop customer premises equipment installation project plans
ICTPMG5039A Prepare project specifications.
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 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:
develop a project brief for a telecommunications project
analyse and document considerations in project specifications
apply legislative and environmental conditions to project brief development
assess tenders and monitor contract work to completion.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
sites on which projects may be conducted
relevant databases, legislative requirements and other site and project related documentation.
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 undertaking brief preparation and monitoring contracts
review of project brief prepared by the candidate outlining specifications, specified timeframes, enterprise financial systems and policy
review of report prepared by the candidate outlining specified planning processes
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of planning, types of systems and applications.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTPMG5027A Develop customer premises equipment installation project plans
ICTPMG5039A Prepare project specifications.
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.
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWE09 | ICTPMG503 | Prepare a project brief | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
| W815 | ICT50410 | Diploma of Radio Frequency Networks | Qualification |
| W814 | ICT50310 | Diploma of Telecommunications Management | Qualification |
| W813 | ICT50210 | Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering | Qualification |
| J822 | ICT50513 | Diploma of Telecommunications Planning and Design | Qualification |