Release 

Comments 

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

1. Identify planning needs

1.1 Identify organisation’s need for required complex ICT project

1.2 Identify project’s strategic context and requirements

1.3 Identify organisation’s strategic and business plans, and output requirements

1.4 Identify client requirements and impact of legislation, and industry codes and standards

1.5 Conduct risk management analysis and develop and document risk-management plan

2. Prepare ICT project plan

2.1 Define and document specifications, terms of reference and skills required for project

2.2 Identify and document project budget according to project requirements

2.3 Define, document and secure resources required to support project

2.4 Develop and document timelines, schedules and critical path for project

2.5 Define and document stakeholder consultation strategy according to organisational requirements

3. Assemble ICT project team and commence work

3.1 Brief required personnel on project scope and respond to feedback given

3.2 Identify and communicate required reporting processes for team members

4. Manage IT project

4.1 Monitor project progress according to project plan requirements

4.2 Manage team member performance and confirm that output aligns to key performance indicators identified in project plan

4.3 Make required corrections, changes and additions to project plan

4.4 Monitor resourcing and make corrections to reflect changing circumstances

4.5 Report overall project progress to required personnel

5. Wrap up IT project

5.1 Finalise project in line with project plan

5.2 Conduct handover to required personnel according to organisational procedures

5.3 Debrief project team members on conduct and project outcomes

5.4 Prepare project report and analyse strengths and weaknesses of project plan

6. Identify policy and process improvements

6.1 Identify and analyse opportunities for organisational learning and required changes to processes and policies generated by project

6.2 Determine and document opportunities for future developments following project completion and submit to required personnel

6.3 Determine and document strategic impact of project and feed into organisation’s ongoing strategic planning processes

6.4 Lodge all documentation according to organisational procedures

S KILL 

DESCRIPTION 

Numeracy

• Uses sound mathematical assumptions and applies equations in developing budgets

Oral communication

• Uses required language and style, and effective listening, questioning and summarising skills when presenting complex ideas, requirements and results to stakeholders

Reading

• Interprets and analyses complex textual information to ensure that all requirements are identified, understood, addressed and aligned with organisational strategic and operational plans

Writing

• Develops documentation presenting ideas, requirements and information using appropriate structure, layout and relevant technical language

Teamwork

• Plays a lead role in situations requiring effective collaboration, demonstrating advanced influencing skills, focusing and shaping awareness, and engaging and motivating others, including those who are geographically dispersed

Planning and organising

• Uses systematic, analytical processes in complex, non-routine situations, setting goals, gathering relevant information, and identifying and evaluating options against agreed criteria

Problem solving

• Sequences and schedules complex activities, monitors implementation and manages relevant communication
• Uses formal analytical and lateral thinking techniques for identifying issues, generating and evaluating possible solutions
• Identifies new approaches and enhances work practices and outcomes

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

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