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ICTPMG602 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage ICT project initiation

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency ICTPMG602 - Manage ICT project initiation
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to initiate an information and communications technology (ICT) project within small, medium or large organisations.It applies to individuals who may be required to apply project management skills to establish the necessary foundation to facilitate successful delivery of agreed project outcomes.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

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 ICT project management field of work and include access to:

industry software packages

an organisation's identified problem, opportunity or unfulfilled legislative need.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Define project
  • Define business problems and initial scope
  • Identify key stakeholders and analyse stakeholder needs
  • Define project constraints
       
Element: Develop project business case and feasibility
  • Identify project objectives and benefits
  • Identify and select feasible ICT solutions
  • Develop and present the business case or feasibility study
  • Obtain appropriate sign-off
       
Element: Select project approach
  • Identify project core technology areas
  • Identify solution approach requirements
  • Negotiate project outcomes
       
Element: Establish the ICT project team
  • Identify and select team members
  • Establish team member roles and responsibilities
  • Develop a cohesive technical team
  • Train and support team members
       


Evidence Required

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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Define project

1.1 Define business problems and initial scope

1.2 Identify key stakeholders and analyse stakeholder needs

1.3 Define project constraints

2. Develop project business case and feasibility

2.1 Identify project objectives and benefits

2.2 Identify and select feasible ICT solutions

2.3 Develop and present the business case or feasibility study

2.4 Obtain appropriate sign-off

3. Select project approach

3.1 Identify project core technology areas

3.2 Identify solution approach requirements

3.3 Negotiate project outcomes

4. Establish the ICT project team

4.1 Identify and select team members

4.2 Establish team member roles and responsibilities

4.3 Develop a cohesive technical team

4.4 Train and support team members

Evidence of the ability to:

produce a comprehensive business case information and communications technology (ICT) project implementation approach that takes into account core technology limitations and project constraints

establish and work in a cohesive project team.

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:

explain the characteristics of leadership and technical teams

describe the consultation and communication techniques, styles and strategies, including interviewing techniques required when managing a project

describe estimation and cost analysis techniques

explain the process of establishing technical teams and determining stages of team development

describe the process of setting objectives and conducting a benefits analysis

identify the organisational values, policies and processes that are applicable to the project

describe performance management and project team appraisal methods

identify and describe the processes for monitoring team and own performance

explain cash flow and how it is managed through budgeting

describe a range of project management methods and tools, and how they apply in a formal project management methodology

explain the proposed systems analysis and modelling techniques

summarise the process of determining team roles, and describe the delegation process within a multi-project methodology context

explain the proposed technology solution models and frameworks.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Define project

1.1 Define business problems and initial scope

1.2 Identify key stakeholders and analyse stakeholder needs

1.3 Define project constraints

2. Develop project business case and feasibility

2.1 Identify project objectives and benefits

2.2 Identify and select feasible ICT solutions

2.3 Develop and present the business case or feasibility study

2.4 Obtain appropriate sign-off

3. Select project approach

3.1 Identify project core technology areas

3.2 Identify solution approach requirements

3.3 Negotiate project outcomes

4. Establish the ICT project team

4.1 Identify and select team members

4.2 Establish team member roles and responsibilities

4.3 Develop a cohesive technical team

4.4 Train and support team members

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Define business problems and initial scope 
Identify key stakeholders and analyse stakeholder needs 
Define project constraints 
Identify project objectives and benefits 
Identify and select feasible ICT solutions 
Develop and present the business case or feasibility study 
Obtain appropriate sign-off 
Identify project core technology areas 
Identify solution approach requirements 
Negotiate project outcomes 
Identify and select team members 
Establish team member roles and responsibilities 
Develop a cohesive technical team 
Train and support team members 

Forms

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