UEEEL0015
Manage large electrical projects


Application

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to manage large electrical projects.

It includes identifying the scope of the project; managing safety, budget variation, personnel, resources and critical path timelines; and completing documentation.

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


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Identify the scope of the project

1.1

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

1.2

Project deliverables and budget are identified from project planning, relevant documentation and discussions with relevant person/s

1.3

Measurable outcomes are identified to evaluate the project on completion from project planning and relevant documentation

1.4

Plant, materials and skills required to meet project outcome are identified from project planning and relevant documentation

1.5

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

2

Manage project within scope

2.1

WHS/OHS requirements, workplace procedures and programs are implemented and monitored

2.2

Achievement of project outcomes is delegated to relevant person/s involved in the project

2.3

Risk events are identified and project plan strategies implemented to ensure the outcomes are achieved to a safety and quality standard in accordance with contractual agreement and workplace procedures

2.4

Procurement processes are monitored to ensure supply of plant and materials in accordance with workplace procedures

2.5

Project progress is monitored in accordance with schedule, quality requirements and budget

2.6

Conflict issues on worksite, between stakeholders, clients and regulators are identified and managed in accordance with workplace procedures

2.7

Variations are managed in accordance with workplace procedures and contractual agreement

2.8

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

3

Complete project and relevant documentation

3.1

Project outcomes, plan, implemented risk strategies, contract variations, safety record and budget are evaluated in accordance with contractual agreement and workplace procedures

3.2

Project completion and acceptance is sought from relevant person/s with relevant documentation in accordance with workplace procedures

Evidence of Performance

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria 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, including using risk control measures

completing project

identifying plant, materials and skills for project.


Evidence of Knowledge

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

electrical project management, including:

defining project parameters encompassing:

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 concepts and standard practices

financial management encompassing:

financial management concepts

standard practices for managing project finances

project budgets

costs

variations and estimations

invoicing against project phases/deliverables

acquittals

quality management concepts and practices

human resource management concepts and practices within a project

communication management concepts and practices within a project

risk management and contingencies encompassing:

risk management concepts, including:

internal risks

external risks

contingencies

standard practices for managing risk within a project

risk minimisation

risk removal

procurement management concepts and practices

physical resource management concepts and practices relating to equipment, technology, information and facilities

contracts encompassing:

contract format

contract content

interpreting contract clauses

legal obligations of contract parties

working to contract specifications

documentation accompanying contracts, such as schedules

performance assessment and continuous improvement

engineering ethics principles

customer/client relations encompassing:

importance of customer/client relations

interpersonal skills that enhance customer/client relationships

dispute resolution

customer/client relations strategies

electrical industry sector customs and practice encompassing:

equipment procurement, cost-benefit analysis and performance testing

typical approaches to planning and management

successful planning techniques

best practice management methods and styles

problem-solving techniques

relevant manufacturer specifications and operation instructions

relevant plant, materials and skills

relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements

relevant workplace documentation

relevant workplace quality, instructions, policies and procedures.


Assessment Conditions

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, facilities and equipment currently used in industry

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

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


Foundation Skills

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


Range Statement

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.


Sectors

Electrotechnology


Competency Field

Electrical