This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage computer systems/electronics projects.

It includes establishing project scope, managing computer systems/electronics projects, and completing and reporting on projects.

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

Establish the scope of the projects

1.1

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

1.2

Project deliverables and objectives are determined from project planning, other relevant documentation and/or discussions with appropriate person/s

1.3

Work breakdown structure (WBS) is developed to identify component parts of the project in accordance with workplace procedures

1.4

Major milestones and deliverables are identified

1.5

Resources needed to meet project outcome are determined

1.6

Processes and procedures to manage the project scope are developed from discussions with relevant person/s and in accordance with project requirements

1.7

Risks are identified and strategies developed to ensure project outcomes are achieved to the required quality standards specified in the project requirements

1.8

Project plan is developed which meets project requirements and is in accordance with workplace standards and procedures

2

Manage computer systems/electronics projects

2.1

WHS/OHS programs are implemented and monitored in accordance with workplace procedures

2.2

Achievement of project outcomes is delegated to relevant person/s in accordance with project deliverables and objectives

2.3

Risk events are monitored and project plan strategies implemented to ensure that outcomes are achieved to the required quality standards specified in the project requirements

2.4

Procurement processes and procedures are monitored to ensure on-time supply of equipment and materials and in accordance with organisation policy

2.5

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

2.6

Project progress is monitored against schedule, quality requirements and budget

2.7

Conflict/s at worksite and/or between stakeholders, clients and regulators are identified and managed in accordance with workplace procedures

2.8

Variations are managed in accordance with agreed processes and project requirements

2.9

Project records are maintained and progress reports prepared and forwarded to all relevant person/s

3

Complete projects and document

3.1

Project outcomes are reviewed against original plan, implemented risk strategies, project requirements, safety record and budget

3.2

Project completion acceptance is sought from relevant person/s and handed over in accordance with organisation policy and workplace 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 two separate occasions and include:

accurately establishing the scope of the project

coordinating work with relevant personnel

dealing effectively with unplanned events

developing project plans

developing work breakdown structure (WBS)

effectively managing resources and variations

implementing relevant risk identification, assessment, reporting and control strategies

implementing relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including the use of risk control measures

maintaining records and submitting progress reports

managing time effectively

meeting project outcomes

resolving conflicts

verifying the project technical design, modification, installation and/or maintenance of system and equipment parameters.

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:

computer systems/electronics project management, including:

concepts and practices of managing:

communication

contracts

customer/client relations

human and physical resources

procurement

quality

risk

electronic/computer systems industry sector customs and practices

financial management:

costs, variations and estimations

project budgets

performance assessment and continuous improvement

principles of project planning and management:

defining project parameters

project phases and the relationship between phases

project scope

project stakeholders and clients

quality requirements and limitations

resource requirements and limitations

time requirements and limitations

relevant industry standards, codes and regulations

time management

relevant manufacturer specifications

job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace policies and procedures

WBS.

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 simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) currently used in industry

resources that reflect current industry practices in relation to managing electronic/computer systems 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 computer systems/electronics projects must include at least the following:

one medium-sized electronics/computer systems project (recognised by a representative peer group of industry experts as medium sized), including:

design

modifications

installation and/or maintenance of systems and equipment

attributes that include management of:

safety

budget variation

personnel

resources

critical path timelines

completion documentation

WBS must include the following:

identifying manageable components of a project, including their hierarchical structure

Electrotechnology

Electronics and Communications