This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to undertake project management plans and conduct project work.

Project managementis the application of processes, methods, knowledge, skills and experience to achieving explicitly statedobjectives. Project managementincludes initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing projects in line with budget and time frame constraints.

Competency in this unit requires the ability to plan and prepare,coordinate project plans and complete all documentation. Individuals will, in general, work as an operator with responsibility for project management, in a power generation facility.

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

Note: Workplace practice

The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence or training permit to practice in the workplace where work is carried out on gas and electrical installations. Additional conditions may apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Plan and prepare

1.1

Project management scope, desired outcomes, budget and timeline dates are identified, in accordance with workplace procedures

1.2

Resources and stakeholders are identified, availability assessed and tasks allocated, in accordance with workplace procedures and project requirements

1.3

Preparation of technical specifications is conducted, in accordance with workplace procedures to meet project timeline dates

1.4

Agreements with service providers and stakeholders are established, in accordance with workplace procedures and project requirements

1.5

An integrated overview plan is prepared and distributed for review by stakeholders, in accordance with workplace procedures and project requirements

1.6

Areas for potential overrun and resource complications are identified and are assessed for risks, in accordance with workplace procedures and project requirements

1.7

Documentation, materials and equipment required for the project are obtained, in accordance with workplace procedures and project requirements

1.8

Communication processes, including meetings, are organised to meet the needs of project stakeholders and service providers, in accordance with workplace procedures and project requirements

2

Coordinate project plan

2.1

Project plan including power generation plant isolation and access requirements are coordinated, in accordance with legislative obligations, industry standards and workplace procedures

2.2

Specialist equipment and personnel are coordinated, in accordance with workplace procedures and project requirements, to achieve desired project outcomes

2.3

Project progress and costs are reviewed against budget targets and baseline key performance indicators

2.4

Deviations from project management plan are identified and actions are taken, in accordance with workplace procedures and project requirements to adjust project outcomes

2.5

Deviations from project management plan requirements are reported to relevant stakeholders, in accordance with workplace procedures and project requirements

2.6

Project is continuously reviewed in relation to workplace safety, quality control, resources, timeframes, costs and equipment, in accordance with workplace procedures

3

Complete documentation

3.1

Power generation plant quality assurance documents and outage reports are provided, in accordance with project requirements, legislative obligations and workplace procedures

3.2

Power generation plant and maintenance records are updated, in accordance with workplace procedures

3.3

Power generation plant availability is declared on completion of project, in accordance with workplace procedures

3.4

Project performance and completion is reviewed, in accordance with workplace procedures, against plan, and opportunities for improvement are documented

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 Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

Electricity generation

Operations