Elements and Performance Criteria
- Manage the project design
- Areas of expertise and specialist services required to carry out the project are identified
- A design brief is prepared
- Project design and contract arrangements are agreed
- Site elements and features that impact on project design and establishment are assessed
- The impact of project location on the type of carbon credits generated, where relevant, is ascertained
- The impact of differing crediting and reporting periods on project planning and implementation is assessed
- A design is prepared that describes the detailed features, specifications and approach of the project
- The design is checked for compliance with the relevant approved methodology and CFI requirements and agreed with the stakeholder
- Carry out preliminary planning activities
- The responsibilities of owning and managing a CFI project are identified
- Project design and contract requirements are confirmed
- The availability and quantity of materials and resources listed in the project specifications are verified
- The availability of personnel with appropriate expertise to assist with or undertake project work is confirmed
- Prepare a project plan
- Resources, tools, labour and equipment required for project implementation are identified
- Project risks are assessed and controls are established
- A project plan outlining allocation of resources, work tasks and timing is prepared
- Seasonal factors, impacts and interdependencies are identified and incorporated in the staging strategy
- Cost implementation works
- Current prices for project resources, tools, labour and equipment required for project implementation are obtained
- Unit and total cost for each resource item is calculated
- Total project costs are accurately calculated and documented
- Adjustments are made where required to reconcile resource costs with project budget
- The costed plan is agreed with the project proponent
- The costed plan is checked with the relevant auditor to ensure that the methods proposed in applying the methodology will meet audit requirements