8) This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. Evidence shall show that knowledge has been acquired of safe working practices and managing large electrical projects. All knowledge and skills detailed in this unit should be contextualised to current industry practices and technologies. KS01-EG169A Electrical project management Evidence shall show an understanding of managing electrical projects to an extent indicated by the following aspects: T1 Defining project parameters encompassing: Project scope Project stakeholders and clients Project phases and the relationship between phases Time requirements and limitations Resource requirements and limitations Quality requirements and limitations T2 Time management concepts and standard practices T3 Financial management encompassing: Financial management concepts Standard practices for managing project finances Project budgets Costs variations and estimations Invoicing against project phases/deliverables Acquittals and the like T4 Quality management concepts and practices T5 Human Resource management concepts and practices within a project T6 Communication management concepts and practices within a project T7 Risk management and contingencies encompassing: Risk management concepts Internal risks External risks Contingencies Standard practices for managing risk within a project Risk minimisation Risk removal; and the like T8 Procurement management concepts and practices T9 Physical Resource management concepts and practices relating to equipment, technology, information and facilities T10 Contracts encompassing: Contract format Contract content Interpreting contract clauses Legal obligations of contract parties Working to contract specifications Documentation accompanying contracts such as schedules and the like T11 Performance assessment and continuous improvement T12 Engineering ethics principles T13 Customer/Client relations encompassing: Importance of customer/client relations Interpersonal skills that enhance customer/client Dispute resolution Customer/client relations strategies T14 Electrical industry sector customs and practice encompassing: Equipment procurement, cost/benefit analysis and performance testing Typical approaches to planning and management Successful planning techniques Best practice management methods and styles |