List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
Elements | Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare to manage project | 1.1 Develop project proposal, including specific project management processes from specifications and/or contracts 1.2 Document role of major stakeholders and implications for project 1.3 Develop risk management strategy and present to stakeholders for agreement 1.4 Check for technical compliance of project with relevant standards 1.5 Select project management computer software 1.6 Conduct skills audit of personnel and identify additional training requirements |
2. Apply project management processes | 2.1 Determine participants’ responsibilities using critical path method (CPM) to draw network diagram 2.2 Sequence and coordinate activities required for specific project 2.3 Determine critical path to optimise timing of project deliverables 2.4 Assess viability of project estimates by preparing budget 2.5 Perform risk analysis to determine factors that may hinder project deliverables 2.6 Assess progress of project with contingencies to manage risks 2.7 Determine any updates and recommendations in agreement with client 2.8 Determine if contract variations are required and make changes |
3. Complete work and document activities | 3.1 Make provision for commissioning and project completion 3.2 Produce final documentation with recommendations and present to client 3.3 Document and archive project documentation 3.4 Obtain sign off |
Evidence of the ability to:
prepare and apply a project management process to a telecommunications project using project management software
develop a comprehensive plan to manage a telecommunications project with a risk management strategy, budget and contingencies
complete work and project documentation accurately.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
critically analyse organisational project management policies and procedures
assess safety management processes and procedures in a workplace environment including:
personal protective equipment conforming to industry and work health and safety (WHS) standards
precautions required to minimise, control or eliminate hazards that may exist during work activities
evaluate the impact of relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards on the management of a communications project
assess the workplace and industry environment and its impact on project development to implementation, including:
commissioning procedures
industrial issues
roles and responsibilities
skills audit
evaluate the telecommunication systems and their impact on a project
define the role that site engineering has on the development of a project management plan
evaluate project management processes and the software packages available to assist management.
Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the telecommunications – project management field of work and include access to:
a telecommunications site
computers and relevant computer software
relevant legislation, codes, regulations and standards.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.