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Manage engineering projects

Manage engineering projects

Unit of competency
National Code
MEM22004A
State Code
W5674
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
01/12/2005
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/02/2013
Field of Education
080315 - Project Management
Original Release Date
07/02/2013
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit covers managing engineering projects within a program of work, ensuring that time, cost and quality are managed efficiently and that progress is communicated to achieve the project objectives.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Scope the project
  • 1.1. Define project deliverables within the program budget. Allocate costs to budget areas. Ensure deliverables meet contractual obligations and client expectation.
  • 1.2. Identify measurable outcomes to evaluate the project. Develop project control charts.
  • 1.3. As appropriate incorporate concurrent engineering techniques, electronic data control and supervisory systems.
  • 1.4. Identify cost review periods.
  • 1.5. Develop project scope.
2. Manage people
  • 2.1. Discuss project scope and project objectives with those involved in the project.
  • 2.2. Delegate the achievement of outcomes in accordance with the business plan.
  • 2.3. Inform project members of the relationship of the project to other program outcomes.
  • 2.4. Manage human resources costs while ensuring that the project team has adequate skills and resources.
3. Manage the physical resources within the project
  • 3.1. Define resource performance parameters.
  • 3.2. Develop strategies to maintain the effective performance of the resource.
  • 3.3. Train staff to monitor resource condition.
  • 3.4. Diagnose problems and identify requirements for appropriate testing.
  • 3.5. Review the implementation and outcome of the time and cost schedules within the overall program.
4. Manage quality, safety and environmental risk
  • 4.1. Manage OHS&E issues.
  • 4.2. Develop a risk management plan.
  • 4.3. Modify time and cost schedules to ensure that outcomes are achieved to the standard of quality specified in the contract.
5. Manage procurement
  • 5.1. Determine procurement requirements. Manage costs.
  • 5.2. Monitor the contract to ensure objectives are achieved.
  • 5.3. Review and approve matters during any defects and liability period.
6. Manage time and progress
  • 6.1. Monitor project progress against project plan and project schedules, quality requirements and budget.
  • 6.2. Keep accurate records on all aspects of project progress. Set up and manage protocols for project data and information access.
  • 6.3. Communicate with stakeholders and taskforce members on project progress.
7. Finalise the project
  • 7.1. Identify finalisation activities
  • 7.2. Document the project outcomes against the project requirements.
  • 7.3. Establish the acceptance requirements of the project according to organisational procedures and client needs.
  • 7.4. Supervise the hand-over of the project.
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 control charts
Examples are Pert with critical path, Gantt
Project plans
May be a single document or a covering document which integrates the other aspects of project management such as human resource planning, risk management, financial management, project integration and project finalisation
Project schedules
May take the form of Gantt, Pert, critical path schedules. May be computer generated and integrated with resources control software.
Finalisation activities
Transition of responsibility/ownership of project deliverables/products, transfer of assets to the client or originating owner, warranty requirements, project evaluation, final audit/reconciliation, settling of financial liabilities, finalisation of account codes and other financial documentation, forwarding finalisation report to higher project authority
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
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to manage engineering projects. Competency in this unit cannot be claimed until all prerequisites have been satisfied.
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
This unit may be assessed on the job, off the job or a combination of both on and off the job. Where assessment occurs off the job, that is the candidate is not in productive work, then an appropriate simulation must be used where the range of conditions reflects realistic workplace situations. The competencies covered by this unit would be demonstrated by an individual working alone or as part of a team. The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate.
This unit could be assessed in conjunction with any other units addressing the safety, quality, communication, materials handling, recording and reporting associated with managing engineering projects or other units requiring the exercise of the skills and knowledge covered by this unit.
Method of assessment
Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, samples and questioning. Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required. The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.
Guidance information for assessment
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WE912 MEM22013A Coordinate engineering projects Unit of competency