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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Prepare to plan project
  2. Techniques for project planning are reviewed and adopted in accordance with workplace procedures
  3. Project is determined from design brief specifications and/or relevant documentation and discussions with relevant person/s
  4. Develop project plan proposal
  5. Project budget is determined from estimated plant, material, labour and relevant costs in accordance with workplace procedures
  6. Critical path analysis is applied to developing workflow strategies
  7. Sources and availability of materials and human resources required for project are determined in accordance with workplace procedures
  8. Risk management strategies are sought, obtained and incorporated in project plan
  9. Project plan is reviewed and adjusted to rectify any anomalies in accordance with project plan
  10. Project plan proposal is documented in accordance with workplace procedures
  11. Obtain approval for project plan
  12. Alterations to the project plan resulting from the presentation/discussion are negotiated with relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures
  13. Final project plan is documented and approval obtained from relevant person/s

Performance Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions on at least one occasion and include:

determining the project requirements accurately

establishing a project budget

developing effective workflow strategies

documenting project plan proposal

negotiating alterations to the proposed project plan successfully

obtaining approval of the final plan

dealing with unplanned events

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (WHS/OHS) requirements, including using risk control measures.


Knowledge Evidence

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements, performance criteria and range of conditions and include knowledge of:

refrigeration and air conditioning project planning, developing and documenting refrigeration and air conditioning project proposals, milestones and completion methods and techniques, including:

purpose of project planning

documents needed to plan a project

factors influencing sequence and restraints of project activities

critical path and project analysis encompassing:

purpose

essential data

relational sequence of work activities

graphical representation methods

methods of representing time/rates

monitoring methods

refrigeration and air conditioning industry sector customs and practices, safe working practices and relevant standards, codes and regulations

technical aspects of project planning and management encompassing:

method of ensuring equipment meets specified performance requirements

performance/cost-benefit analysis

equipment procurement

typical approaches to planning and management

successful planning techniques

best practice management methods and styles

relevant manufacturer specifications

relevant safe job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace policies and procedures.