Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 1.0.

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

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

2.1, 2.2

• Interprets and analyses complex text to ascertain requirements

Writing

1.1, 1.2, 2.4, 3.1, 3.3-3.5

• Develops documents that present ideas in logical and precise sequence while establishing inter-relationships between project stages
• Presents ideas in a manner that is prescriptive and eliminates ambiguity

Oral Communication

1.1, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2

• Determines requirements through active listening, use of open-ended questioning and paraphrasing
• Uses appropriate language and style to present complex or technical information and ideas appropriate to the audience
• Facilitates successful discussions by comparing and building on ideas of others and ensuring a win-win outcome

Numeracy

3.2, 4.2-4.4

• Uses sound mathematical assumptions and applies equations in developing cost-benefit analyses, budgets and cash flows

Get the work done

All

• Sequences and schedules complex activities, monitors implementation and manages relevant communications
• Uses systematic, analytical processes in complex, non-routine situations, setting goals, gathering relevant information, and identifying and evaluating options against agreed criteria
• May invest time in developing and shaping several options before making a final choice, using a combination of lateral and analytical thinking to choose an idea to suit needs, resources and constraints

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

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 1.0.