Qualification details

Modification History

Not Applicable

Description

Description 

This qualification provides the skills and knowledge for an individual to be competent in managing end-to-end project management processes and activities in an information technology context. The qualification has a strong ICT base with the potential for inclusion of a range of broader ICT and business units to suit particular project environment needs.

This project management qualification is structured in such a way as to include a significant proportion of project management competencies from other training packages, while maintaining a level of ICT technical competence within the other core units. At the electives level, there is a choice of technical units to suit the individual or enterprise including database, server and website design, architecture and e-business. A number of project management units referenced in this qualification may contribute to industry certifications through the Australian Institute of Project Management (AIPM).

Typically, ICT project leaders and managers have experience as ICT specialists in their own right although other professionals from line functions are sometimes trained in the project management discipline and promoted into ICT project management positions. Credibility in the technical component of projects is important in the ICT sector. The provision for selecting electives from the ICT Training Package enables other ICT oriented skill areas to also be included in the qualification.

Job Roles 

Project managers have the responsibility for scheduling, controlling and directing the resources, people, funding and facilities to achieve the customer's business objectives for the particular information technology project. These projects may cover the full spectrum of the ICT industry including software and hardware development, web development or system development. Project managers are also responsible for assembling the team as well as the transitioning of the team to other projects at the end.

Possible job titles include:

• E-business Project Manager
• Ecommerce Production Support Manager
• ICT Project Manager
• IS Manager
• IS Procurement Manager
• IT Business Manager
• IT Manager
• IT Procurement Manager
• Middleware Project Manager
• Manager - Project Development for Ecommerce
• Online Production Coordinator
• Program Delivery Manager
• Project Director
• Project Manager
• Project Manager - Development
• Project Manager (Small Projects)
• Quality Assurance Manager - IT Projects
• Senior Project Manager (SOE)

Prerequisite Requirements 

A number of units within this qualification have prerequisites. These are detailed as follows:

Code and Title	Prerequisite units required
ICAA5151B Gather data to identify business requirements	ICAA4041C Determine and confirm client business expectations and needs ICAA4233B Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies
ICAA5158B Translate business needs into technical requirements	ICAA4233B Determine and apply appropriate development methodologies

Pathways Information

Not Applicable

Licensing/Regulatory Information

Not Applicable

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements 

The following units contain the basic fundamentals of ICT knowledge and skills for all qualifications at Certificate III in IT and above. These units or demonstrated equivalence are required for entry into this qualification:

BSBCMN106A Follow workplace safety procedures

ICAD2012B Design organisational documents using computing packages

ICAU1128B Operate a personal computer

ICAU2005B Operate computer hardware

ICAU2006B Operate computing packages

ICAU2013B Integrate commercial computing packages

ICAU2231B Use computer operating system

ICAW2001B Work effectively in an IT environment

ICAW2002B Communicate in the workplace

Employability Skills Summary

Employability Skills Summary 

ICA50205 Diploma of Information Technology  (Project Management )

The following table contains a summary of the Employability Skills required for a Project Manager of small projects. The Employability Skills facets described here are broad industry requirements that may vary depending on qualification packaging options.

Employability Skill	Industry requirements for this qualification include :
Communication	canvassing stakeholders regarding the need for projects preparing documentation according to standards when analysing behaviour scenarios using group facilitation and presentation skills in relation to transferring and collecting information and gaining consensus on concepts using plain English literacy and communication skills in relation to analysis, evaluation and presentation of information
Teamwork	participating in teams concerned with planning and evaluation functions coordinating groups and teams
Problem Solving	using problem solving skills for a defined range of unpredictable problems, for example when specifying and developing classes, objects and system abstract data types
Initiative and Enterprise	identifying project opportunities transferring and applying theoretical concepts and/or technical or creative skills to a range of situations
Planning and Organising	coordinating resource allocation and usage planning approaches to technical problems or management requirements using project planning skills in relation to scope, time, cost, quality, communications and risk management
Self-management	acting ethically when managing projects taking responsibility for own outputs in relation to broad quantity and quality parameters
Learning	coaching and mentoring others to acquire new knowledge and skills managing the performance of team members by regular monitoring and review
Technology	identifying technology needs, sourcing, purchasing, using and testing system components using project management tools such as computer programs

Packaging Rules

Qualification Structure 

To attain the ICA50205 Diploma of Information Technology (Project Management) 19 units must be achieved:

• 13 core units; plus
• 6 elective units

Achieve 13 Core Units 

Core 

BSBWOR502A Ensure team effectiveness

BSBFLM514A Manage people

BSBPMG501A Manage application of project integrative processes

BSBPMG508A Manage project risk

ICAA5056B Prepare disaster recovery and contingency plans

ICAA5138B Determine acceptable developers for projects

ICAA5151B Gather data to identify business requirements

ICAA5158B Translate business needs into technical requirements

ICAS5102B Establish and maintain client user liaison

ICAS5202B Ensure privacy for users

PSPPM501B Design complex projects

PSPPM502B Manage complex projects

PSPPM503B Close complex projects

Achieve 2 Elective Units Chosen from the ICA50205 Electives List below 

Electives List 

BSBEBUS501A Evaluate e-business opportunities

BSBEBUS504A Implement an e-business strategy

BSBEBUS505A Implement new technologies for business

BSBEBUS510A Manage e-business outsourcing

BSBEBUS511A Implement a knowledge management strategy for an e-business

BSBEBUS605A Identify and implement e-business innovation

BSBMGT516A Facilitate continuous improvement

CUFPOS402A Manage multimedia assets

CUSGEN03A Collaborate with colleagues in planning and producing a project

ICAA5035C Research and review hardware technology options for organisations

ICAA5054C Validate quality and completeness of system design specifications

ICAA5055B Confirm transition strategy

ICAA5143C Implement process re-engineering strategies in an organisation

ICAA5148B Select new technology models for business

ICAA5150C Evaluate vendor products and equipment

ICAA5156B Review and plan to minimise risk to business solutions

ICAA6149B Implement quality assurance processes for business solutions

ICAA6157B Develop technical requirements for a business solution

ICAB5063B Monitor and support data conversion

ICAB5071B Review developed software

ICAB5073B Pilot the developed system

ICAB5074B Monitor the system pilot

ICAD5092B Update and document operational procedures

ICAI4091B Conduct post-implementation review

ICAI5085B Review site in preparation for implementation

ICAI5086B Scope implementation requirements

ICAI5087B Acquire system components

ICAI5088B Evaluate and negotiate vendor offerings

ICAI5089B Implement and hand over system components

ICAI5090B Conduct pre-installation audit for software installation

ICAI5152B Implement risk management processes

ICAI5212B Implement quality assurance process for web sites

ICAI6187B Implement change management processes

ICAP5036B Determine appropriate IT strategies and solutions

ICAP5039B Match IT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise

ICAP5155B Plan process re-engineering strategies for business

ICAP6040B Develop contracts and manage contracted performance

ICAS5103B Establish and maintain client user liaison during support activity

ICAS5104B Determine maintenance strategy

ICAS5105B Coordinate change requests

ICAS5111B Review and manage delivery of maintenance services

ICAS5122C Identify and resolve network problems

ICAS5199B Manage business websites and servers

ICAS5203B Evaluate and select a web hosting service

ICAT5077B Develop detailed test plan

ICAT5081B Perform systems test

ICAT5082B Manage the testing process

ICAT5083B Develop and conduct client acceptance test

ICPMM582B Manage multimedia projects

Achieve 4 Elective Units Chosen from the Following Sources  (Listed in Recommended Order )

• elsewhere in the ICA05 Information and Communications Technology Training Package  at Certificate IV (maximum of 2 units at Certificate IV),Diploma or Advanced Diploma; and/or
• BSB07 Business Services Training Package at Diploma or Advanced Diploma; and/or
• any other Training Package (up to maximum of 2 units) at Diploma or Advanced Diploma and based on documented industry or enterprise need