Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ICTPMG603 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage ICT project planning

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency ICTPMG603 - Manage ICT project planning
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and manage an information and communications technology (ICT) project within small, medium or large organisations.It applies to individuals who may be required to apply advanced project management skills in developing and documenting logical processes and timelines to ensure that projects are delivered in accordance with stakeholder expectations.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: Establish project control plans
  • Develop the project management plan
  • Develop management sub-plans
       
Element: Determine appropriate methodology
  • Assess models of project management
  • Assess product development or procurement approach
  • Select appropriate project management and systems development methodology
  • Tailor methodologies to solution requirements
       
Element: Develop project schedule
  • Develop project component breakdown
  • Estimate project effort and duration
  • Create project schedule
  • Develop and allocate work packages
  • Establish schedule controls
       
Element: Finalise project budget
  • Identify areas of anticipated project spend
  • Determine dollar amounts and timing of cash flows
  • Develop a project budget
  • Establish budget controls
       


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. Establish project control plans

1.1 Develop the project management plan

1.2 Develop management sub-plans

2. Determine appropriate methodology

2.1 Assess models of project management

2.2 Assess product development or procurement approach

2.3 Select appropriate project management and systems development methodology

2.4 Tailor methodologies to solution requirements

3. Develop project schedule

3.1 Develop project component breakdown

3.2 Estimate project effort and duration

3.3 Create project schedule

3.4 Develop and allocate work packages

3.5 Establish schedule controls

4. Finalise project budget

4.1 Identify areas of anticipated project spend

4.2 Determine dollar amounts and timing of cash flows

4.3 Develop a project budget

4.4 Establish budget controls

Evidence of the ability to:

develop an information and communications technology (ICT) project management plan

select appropriate methodology

develop project schedule

develop a project budget

establish budgetary controls.

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:

outline current and emerging industry practice in relation to:

estimation techniques and methods

planning techniques and methods

project management methodologies

system development methodologies

explain the impact of business needs on project management, including implications for project control and expected returns on business investment.

Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Establish project control plans

1.1 Develop the project management plan

1.2 Develop management sub-plans

2. Determine appropriate methodology

2.1 Assess models of project management

2.2 Assess product development or procurement approach

2.3 Select appropriate project management and systems development methodology

2.4 Tailor methodologies to solution requirements

3. Develop project schedule

3.1 Develop project component breakdown

3.2 Estimate project effort and duration

3.3 Create project schedule

3.4 Develop and allocate work packages

3.5 Establish schedule controls

4. Finalise project budget

4.1 Identify areas of anticipated project spend

4.2 Determine dollar amounts and timing of cash flows

4.3 Develop a project budget

4.4 Establish budget controls

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
Develop the project management plan 
Develop management sub-plans 
Assess models of project management 
Assess product development or procurement approach 
Select appropriate project management and systems development methodology 
Tailor methodologies to solution requirements 
Develop project component breakdown 
Estimate project effort and duration 
Create project schedule 
Develop and allocate work packages 
Establish schedule controls 
Identify areas of anticipated project spend 
Determine dollar amounts and timing of cash flows 
Develop a project budget 
Establish budget controls 

Forms

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