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Develop a project management plan
Develop a project management plan
Unit of competency
National Code
ICTPMG6033A
ICTPMG6033A
State Code
D3389
D3389
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/06/2014
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
12/06/2014
Nominal Hours
70
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to develop a plan for a telecommunications project. It includes assessing project requirements and planning for all stages to completion and final documentation.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 project management plan
- 1.1. Evaluate and assess project brief and related documents
- 1.2. Produce a document on project tasks and associated timelines, including installation processes and test requirements
- 1.3. Assess and produce a document on resource requirements to assist allocation of appropriate resources
- 1.4. Produce a training plan assessing training needs and associated timelines for efficient project implementation
- 1.5. Determine and document budgetary requirements
- 1.6. Assess the roles of all identified parties associated with the project to ensure their involvement
- 1.7. Produce a project verification document, including monitoring and control processes and review processes such as quality audits
- 1.8. Consult with all relevant parties prior to finalising draft plan and make changes as appropriate
2. Develop and evaluate management plan
- 2.1. Produce a preliminary plan for consultation including identified factors that may impact on the realisation of the project and observance of relevant legislation, codes, regulation and standards
- 2.2. Consult with customer and clarify any amendments
- 2.3. Develop a final plan with recommendations
3. Finalise documentation
- 3.1. Produce and document a final plan to include implementation details and training needs.
- 3.2. Present plan 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.
Project brief and related documents refer to:
equipment and system needs:
computer network equipment site evaluation, including barriers to installation
switching
transmission and radio network
transmission paths:
cable,
optical fibre
radio
microwave
satellite
safety aspects of building or area using available software:
building and equipment hazards
ceiling access
construction type
system design and configuration.
Document may refer to:
activities:
dependencies
inspection
manufacturer's technical manuals and responsibilities
requirements to ensure that installation and service activities are performed under controlled conditions
technical standards
testing and related procedures
work instructions
contingency plans to account for delays and other problems
critical paths and timelines
quality plans:
check lists
Gantt charts
software based programmes
process flow charts
tasks and overall work structure.
Tasks and associated timelines may include:
estimating overall timeframes based on standard installation times
identifying critical paths and minimum timelines
identifying independent tasks and those that depend on others
identifying timeframes associated with each aspect of the project
initiating documentation:
sales orders
quotation forms
specification lists
making allowances for:
likely network outages and restrictions
anticipated barriers and contingency provisions for delays and problems
special award conditions:
weather allowance
site allowance
district allowance
timelines for planning approvals:
government planning bodies
local government
frequency spectrum agency.
Resource requirements may include:
locating possible resource banks
merits of using contract versus enterprise resources
material requirements including spare parts
identifying documentation required including:
design briefs
labour contracts
manuals
plans
specifications
identifying systems, including communication tools
identifying test equipment:
hand-held cable testers
insulation resistance tester
multimeter
optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR)
oscillator and probe set
proprietary devices
protocol analysers
pulse echo tester
signal generator
signal level meter
spectrum analyser
time domain reflectometer (TDR)
using tendering process according to enterprise policy:
by letter or through the press, contracting and subcontracting
consideration of:
capacity
company performance
delivery times
performance
price
product type
quality assurance processes
quality.
Training plans may include:
consideration of costs
location of delivery
method
project and customer needs and skills gaps
specific resources for training
timeframe
use of:
installation staff
specialist trainers.
Budgetary requirements may include:
costings with compliance and profit margin
detailed financial statement
expenditure approval procedures in line with enterprise policy
risk analysis of financial options.
Parties may include:
contractor
customer
designers
equipment manufacturers
installers
lessee
operational staff
planners
project management
site owner
sub contractor
suppliers.
Quality audits may refer to:
reviews of process
reviews of methodology
Factors may include:
competencies and skills gap
critical paths
equipment and system needs
independent tasks and relationship
network outage
resources:
tools and equipment
finance
manpower
machinery
equipment and spares
safety aspects
timelines.
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) technical standards
Australian building codes and regulations
Environmental Protection Act
fire regulations
heritage legislation
industrial awards and conditions
International Standards ISO 9000 and 9001
International Telecommunications Union (ITU) recommendations
noise abatement
OHS compliance requirements which may vary in different states and countries.
Telecommunications Act and associated codes
Trade Practices legislation.
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.
Project brief and related documents refer to:
equipment and system needs:
computer network equipment site evaluation, including barriers to installation
switching
transmission and radio network
transmission paths:
cable,
optical fibre
radio
microwave
satellite
safety aspects of building or area using available software:
building and equipment hazards
ceiling access
construction type
system design and configuration.
Document may refer to:
activities:
dependencies
inspection
manufacturer's technical manuals and responsibilities
requirements to ensure that installation and service activities are performed under controlled conditions
technical standards
testing and related procedures
work instructions
contingency plans to account for delays and other problems
critical paths and timelines
quality plans:
check lists
Gantt charts
software based programmes
process flow charts
tasks and overall work structure.
Tasks and associated timelines may include:
estimating overall timeframes based on standard installation times
identifying critical paths and minimum timelines
identifying independent tasks and those that depend on others
identifying timeframes associated with each aspect of the project
initiating documentation:
sales orders
quotation forms
specification lists
making allowances for:
likely network outages and restrictions
anticipated barriers and contingency provisions for delays and problems
special award conditions:
weather allowance
site allowance
district allowance
timelines for planning approvals:
government planning bodies
local government
frequency spectrum agency.
Resource requirements may include:
locating possible resource banks
merits of using contract versus enterprise resources
material requirements including spare parts
identifying documentation required including:
design briefs
labour contracts
manuals
plans
specifications
identifying systems, including communication tools
identifying test equipment:
hand-held cable testers
insulation resistance tester
multimeter
optical time domain reflectometer (OTDR)
oscillator and probe set
proprietary devices
protocol analysers
pulse echo tester
signal generator
signal level meter
spectrum analyser
time domain reflectometer (TDR)
using tendering process according to enterprise policy:
by letter or through the press, contracting and subcontracting
consideration of:
capacity
company performance
delivery times
performance
price
product type
quality assurance processes
quality.
Training plans may include:
consideration of costs
location of delivery
method
project and customer needs and skills gaps
specific resources for training
timeframe
use of:
installation staff
specialist trainers.
Budgetary requirements may include:
costings with compliance and profit margin
detailed financial statement
expenditure approval procedures in line with enterprise policy
risk analysis of financial options.
Parties may include:
contractor
customer
designers
equipment manufacturers
installers
lessee
operational staff
planners
project management
site owner
sub contractor
suppliers.
Quality audits may refer to:
reviews of process
reviews of methodology
Factors may include:
competencies and skills gap
critical paths
equipment and system needs
independent tasks and relationship
network outage
resources:
tools and equipment
finance
manpower
machinery
equipment and spares
safety aspects
timelines.
Relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards may include:
Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) technical standards
Australian building codes and regulations
Environmental Protection Act
fire regulations
heritage legislation
industrial awards and conditions
International Standards ISO 9000 and 9001
International Telecommunications Union (ITU) recommendations
noise abatement
OHS compliance requirements which may vary in different states and countries.
Telecommunications Act and associated codes
Trade Practices legislation.
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:
prepare a project management plan
develop and evaluate a project management plan.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
a telecommunications operations site with relevant telecommunications technology and infrastructure
relevant databases, legislative requirements and other site and project related documentation
organisational documentation relating to equipment, warranties, leasing, contracts and audits.
Methods 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 planning tasks
review of reports and plans completed by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of planning, types of systems and applications
a completed project plan for a telecommunications project.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTNPL6029A Plan the development and growth of the telecommunications network
ICTPMG6034A Prepare a detailed design 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:
prepare a project management plan
develop and evaluate a project management plan.
Context of, and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
a telecommunications operations site with relevant telecommunications technology and infrastructure
relevant databases, legislative requirements and other site and project related documentation
organisational documentation relating to equipment, warranties, leasing, contracts and audits.
Methods 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 planning tasks
review of reports and plans completed by the candidate
oral or written questioning to assess knowledge of planning, types of systems and applications
a completed project plan for a telecommunications project.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICTNPL6029A Plan the development and growth of the telecommunications network
ICTPMG6034A Prepare a detailed design 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWE07 | ICTPMG610 | Develop a project management plan | Unit of competency |
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|---|---|---|---|
| W817 | ICT60110 | Advanced Diploma of Optical Networks | Qualification |
| W814 | ICT50310 | Diploma of Telecommunications Management | Qualification |
| W818 | ICT60210 | Advanced Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering | Qualification |
| J822 | ICT50513 | Diploma of Telecommunications Planning and Design | Qualification |