This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage an electrotechnology project.

It includes determining scope, managing an electrotechnology project and completing reporting/documentation.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Determine scope of the electrotechnology project

1.1

Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) procedures for relevant work area are identified and applied

1.2

Project deliverables and budget are determined from relevant documentation and discussions with appropriate person/s

1.3

Measurable outcomes to evaluate the electrotechnology project are identified from relevant documentation

1.4

Resources needed to meet project outcomes are identified from relevant documentation

1.5

Processes and procedures are developed for managing contract variations from discussions with relevant person/s and in accordance with contract

2

Manage the implementation of an electrotechnology project

2.1

WHS/OHS policies and procedures are implemented and monitored

2.2

Project tasks are delegated to competent project person/s

2.3

Project risks are identified, assessed and strategies implemented to ensure outcomes are achieved to relevant industry standards specified in the contract and in accordance with workplace procedures

2.4

Procurement is monitored to ensure on-time supply of plant and materials in accordance with project plan and workplace procedures

2.5

Verification of project technical design, modification, installation and/or maintenance of system and equipment parameters is completed against specifications and workplace procedures

2.6

Project progress is monitored against schedule, quality requirements and budget

2.7

Project/worksite conflicts are identified and managed in accordance with workplace procedures

2.8

Variations in project are managed in accordance with agreed processes and the contract

2.9

Project records are maintained and progress reports completed and provided to appropriate person/s

3

Complete electrotechnology project

3.1

Project outcomes are reviewed against project plan, risk strategies, contract variations, safety performance and budget

3.2

Acceptance of project completion is sought from appropriate person/s and handover conducted in accordance with workplace policies and procedures

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:

establishing the scope of the project accurately

ascertaining the input of a project

developing effective management processes

managing resources and variations effectively

resolving conflicts

adopting risk management strategies

maintaining records and submitting progress reports

meeting project outcomes

dealing with unplanned events

applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures and practices

completing and acquitting the project

identifying electrotechnology project risks and implementing control measures

implementing workplace policies and procedures, including:

project scope and quality

project budget/finances

equipment and resources

human resources

communication with personnel, contractors, stakeholders and clients.

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:

electrotechnology project management concepts and customer/client relations, including:

defining project parameters:

project scope

project stakeholders and clients

project phases and the relationship between phases

time requirements and limitations

resource requirements and limitations

quality requirements and limitations

time management:

time management concepts

standard practices for ensuring a project runs to time

financial management:

financial management concepts

standard practices for managing project finances

project budgets

costs, variations and estimations

invoicing against project phases/deliverables

acquittals

quality management:

quality management concepts

standard practices for managing quality within a project

human resource management:

human resource management concepts

standard practices for managing personnel within a project

communication management:

communication management concepts

standard practices for managing communication within a project

risk management and contingencies:

risk management concepts

standard practices for managing risk within a project

internal risks, external risks, risk minimisation, risk removal and contingencies

procurement management:

procurement management concepts

standard practices for managing procurement

physical resource management:

types of physical resources, including equipment, technology, information and facilities

physical resource management concepts

standard practices for managing physical resources

contracts:

understanding project contracts

standard practices for working to contract specifications

contract format

contract content

legal obligations of contract parties

accompanying documentation, including contract schedules

performance assessment and continuous improvement:

standard performance assessment practices

standard continuous improvement practices

engineering ethics principles

importance of customer/client relations encompassing:

interpersonal skills that enhance customer/client

dispute resolution

customer/client relations strategies

project management principles

relevant legislation/regulation, including relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace policies and procedures.

Assessors must hold credentials specified within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence and all regulatory requirements included within the Standards for Registered Training Organisations current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in suitable workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated suitable workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, facilities and equipment currently used in industry

resources that reflect current industry practices in relation to managing electrotechnology projects

applicable documentation, including workplace procedures, equipment specifications, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions may be found in the UEE Electrotechnology Training Package Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Managing electrotechnology projects must include the following:

design

modifications

installation

maintenance of systems and equipment

management of:

WHS/OHS

budget

variations

personnel

resources and critical path timelines

progress monitoring

completion documentation

Electrotechnology

Cross Discipline