TE04993 – Plan & Manage a Project
Module code
TE04993
Module title
Plan & Manage a Project
Prescription
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
- plan the implementation of small to medium sized electrotechnology projects;
- manage small to medium sized electrotechnology projects; and
- review the effectiveness of small to medium sized electrotechnology projects.
Programmes
- BT0101
- TE1101
NZQA Level
Level 5
NZQA Credits
6
Delivery method
- Not Web enabled
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 60
Resources required
- Content
- Elements and performance criteria
Element 1
Plan the implementation of small to medium sized electrotechnology projects.
Performance criteria
1.1 Planning includes study of project plans and specifications to clarify the required project outcomes and constraints.
Range: typical constraints - quality, cost, resource utilisation, timing, critical path, methods, legal requirements, organisational policies and procedures.
1.2 Planning includes identifying and consulting the key contributors to the successful outcome of the project.
1.3 Planning establishes project responsibilities, lines of communication, and basis and method of progress reporting, in accordance with organisational policies.
1.4 Planning includes the preparation of detailed schedules to meet specified outcomes within the constraints, as dictated by the nature of the work.
Range: typical detailed schedules - timeframes, materials lists, wiring or cabling schedules, staff schedules.
Element 2
Manage small to medium sized electrotechnology projects.
Performance criteria
2.1 Required project activities are communicated in good time to team members and, where appropriate, to external contributors, in accordance with project schedules.
2.2 Project team members are authorised, and resources made available to enable them to complete delegated project work.
2.3 Project is reviewed at regular intervals for compliance with agreed constraints and contingency action is taken where required.
Range: typical constraints - quality, cost, resource utilisation, timing, critical path, methods, legal requirements, organisational policies and procedures.
2.4 Parties affected by the implementation or outcomes of the project are kept informed of progress at regular intervals.
2.5 Progress reports are completed on time and in the format required by the organisation and customers.
2.6 Projects are completed on time, within budget and resource allocation, and to the required quality and satisfaction of the organisation.
Element 3
Review the effectiveness of small to medium sized electrotechnology projects.
Performance criteria
3.1 Review involves all stakeholders.
Range: typical stakeholders - project planners and designers, customers, contractors, suppliers.
3.2 Review report compares planned with achieved outcomes, and identifies strengths and weaknesses in the processes used to complete the project.
Range: typical outcomes - equipment performance, project timing, expenditure, human and material resources required; typical weaknesses - faults, deadlines missed, quality problems, manpower planning, co-ordination, lead times; typical strengths - successes, methods, applications, equipment, technology.
3.3 Review report draws conclusions for future projects and highlights follow-up activities if appropriate.
3.4 Review report is completed in accordance with organisational requirements and disseminated to all relevant parties. - Learning and Teaching Resource
- A full set of resources will be issued for this module including printed course work and assessment materials. These include:
- Course workbook
- Listed specific texts/library books
- Internet references
- Manuals/standards documents
Students will also be encouraged to use the library and other resources that can be accessed at Wintec.