Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and manage an information and communications technology (ICT) project within small, medium or large organisations.
It applies to individuals who may be required to apply advanced project management skills in developing and documenting logical processes and timelines to ensure that projects are delivered in accordance with stakeholder expectations.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Project management
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Establish project control plans |
1.1 Develop the project management plan 1.2 Develop management sub-plans |
2. Determine appropriate methodology |
2.1 Assess models of project management 2.2 Assess product development or procurement approach 2.3 Select appropriate project management and systems development methodology 2.4 Tailor methodologies to solution requirements |
3. Develop project schedule |
3.1 Develop project component breakdown 3.2 Estimate project effort and duration 3.3 Create project schedule 3.4 Develop and allocate work packages 3.5 Establish schedule controls |
4. Finalise project budget |
4.1 Identify areas of anticipated project spend 4.2 Determine dollar amounts and timing of cash flows 4.3 Develop a project budget 4.4 Establish budget controls |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
2.1, 2.2 |
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Writing |
1.1, 1.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.3-3.5 |
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Oral Communication |
1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2 |
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Numeracy |
3.2, 4.2-4.4 |
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Get the work done |
All |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICTPMG603 Manage ICT project planning |
ICAPMG603A Manage IT project planning |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2