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Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 6.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Establish project control plans

1.1 Develop and document project management plan according to organisational requirements

1.2 Develop and document management sub-plans

1.3 Lodge documents according to organisational policies and procedures

2. Determine project methodology

2.1 Assess models of project management according to organisational requirements

2.2 Assess product development approach

2.3 Select project management and systems development methodology

2.4 Tailor and document methodologies to solution requirements

2.5 Lodge documentation according to organisational policies and procedures

3. Develop project schedule

3.1 Develop project component breakdown according to project requirements

3.2 Estimate project effort and duration

3.3 Create project schedule and document according to organisational policies and procedures

3.4 Develop and allocate work packages

3.5 Establish schedule controls for monitoring project schedule

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 and document project budget based on anticipated expenditure and cash flow

4.4 Establish controls for monitoring budget

S KILL 

DESCRIPTION 

Numeracy

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

Reading

• Interprets and analyses complex text to ascertain requirements

Writing

• Prepares well-structured and cohesive documents presenting ideas and project plan utilising technical and relevant industry language in a logical sequence

Planning and organising

• Operates from a broad conceptual plan, developing the operational detail in stages, regularly reviewing priorities and performance during implementation, and identifying and addressing issues

Problem solving

• Uses nuanced understanding of context to recognise anomalies and subtle deviations to normal expectations, focusing attention and remedying problems as they arise

Self-management

• 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
• Identifies and compares several options before making final choice, using a combination of lateral and analytical thinking to suit needs, resources and constraints

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 6.0.