Unit of competency Outline
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Prepare project specifications
Prepare project specifications
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTPMG5039A
ICTPMG5039A
State Code
D3388
D3388
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 develop project specifications for a telecommunications project. The project may be a new installation, upgrade of capacity or technology for an existing network or subsystem for convergence to Next Generation Networks (NGN). Preparing the specifications involves costing, scheduling and resourcing.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. Prepare for project estimate
- 1.1. Analyse project design obtained from appropriate personnel to determine project requirements according to project plan
- 1.2. Verify project requirements with customers and project team
- 1.3. Ascertain impact of time restraints on estimate
- 1.4. Analyse the impact of relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards on planning processes
- 1.5. Establish availability of all appropriate data and documentation to allow for the completion of the work
2. Estimate resource requirements
- 2.1. Conduct site inspection to verify design details and project context
- 2.2. Produce an estimate of type, quantity and schedule of resources required for the project from the project plans
- 2.3. Prioritise sequence of work appropriate to enterprise needs
- 2.4. Calculate contractor and employee labour hours required according to project requirements, industrial awards and enterprise policies
- 2.5. Record estimates of materials, equipment and labour hours according to enterprise guidelines
3. Calculate costing details
- 3.1. Estimate the amount and type of resources required for successful completion of project including risk management and contingencies
- 3.2. Calculate costs for resources from current information following standard costing procedures
- 3.3. Produce a detailed record of all required resources and costing details for project specifications
4. Prepare detailed project plan
- 4.1. Prepare detailed plan, including specifications for materials, equipment, resources, locations and network routes
- 4.2. Forward plan and specifications to the appropriate personnel for project implementation
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.
Appropriate personnel may include:
planning manager
project coordinator
project manager
project supervisor.
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:
Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) technical standards
AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume 1
Australian building codes and regulations
Australian Standards
enterprise standards
environmental protection
fire regulations
heritage legislation
industrial relations agreements, including awards and enterprise agreements
International standards
local government
manufacturer's enterprise operating policy and procedures
national code
OHS Act
other services and utilities codes of practice and standards:
electricity
gas
water
power company requirements
Privacy Act
spectrum management authority
statutory requirements
Trade Practices Act
traditional land owners.
Data and documentation may include:
design plans
drawings:
detailed drawings
schematic
materials and equipment:
quantity
size
type
project information
schematic diagrams
tender specifications
text.
Resources may include:
equipment
funds
labour
material
plant machinery
skilled support.
Current information may include:
catalogues
industrial award and agreement documents
information sheets
manuals
price lists
technical data
tender and project specifications.
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.
Appropriate personnel may include:
planning manager
project coordinator
project manager
project supervisor.
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:
Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF) standards and codes
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) technical standards
AS Communications Cabling Manual (CCM) Volume 1
Australian building codes and regulations
Australian Standards
enterprise standards
environmental protection
fire regulations
heritage legislation
industrial relations agreements, including awards and enterprise agreements
International standards
local government
manufacturer's enterprise operating policy and procedures
national code
OHS Act
other services and utilities codes of practice and standards:
electricity
gas
water
power company requirements
Privacy Act
spectrum management authority
statutory requirements
Trade Practices Act
traditional land owners.
Data and documentation may include:
design plans
drawings:
detailed drawings
schematic
materials and equipment:
quantity
size
type
project information
schematic diagrams
tender specifications
text.
Resources may include:
equipment
funds
labour
material
plant machinery
skilled support.
Current information may include:
catalogues
industrial award and agreement documents
information sheets
manuals
price lists
technical data
tender and project specifications.
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:
estimate and cost resources for a telecommunications project
analyse project design to determine specification options
prepare detailed project plan including specifications for resources and network routes.
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 project specification tasks
review of plans and specifications prepared by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the planning process
review of completed specifications for a project.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTPMG5031A Prepare a project brief.
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:
estimate and cost resources for a telecommunications project
analyse project design to determine specification options
prepare detailed project plan including specifications for resources and network routes.
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 project specification tasks
review of plans and specifications prepared by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of the planning process
review of completed specifications for a project.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTPMG5031A Prepare a project brief.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWE08 | ICTPMG504 | Prepare project specifications | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
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| W813 | ICT50210 | Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering | Qualification |
| W816 | ICT50510 | Diploma of Telecommunications Planning and Design | Qualification |
| J822 | ICT50513 | Diploma of Telecommunications Planning and Design | Qualification |