Assessor Resource

BSBATSIW417
Select and use technology

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to assess, use and evaluate new technologies for the benefit of the organisation.

It applies to individuals responsible for monitoring and guiding the activities of an organisation anticipating the introduction of new technologies to the workplace.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1 Assess technology needs

1.1 Identify organisational tasks that could be helped by technology

1.2 Undertake a cost-benefit analysis

1.3 Seek independent technical advice as necessary

2 Acquire technology

2.1 Investigate costs of acquiring technology

2.2 Investigate ways of acquiring or accessing technology other than by funding

2.3 Investigate sources of funding for technology purchases and associated costs

2.4 Seek funds required for purchase of technology and associated costs

3 Ensure staff are prepared for new technology

3.1 Evaluate need for technology training

3.2 Identify suitable trainers and/or mentors to support staff to use the new technology

3.3 Ensure suitable training is provided for staff who will use new technology

4 Evaluate use of technology

4.1 Develop strategies to ensure new technology is used within the organisation

4.2 Evaluate whether technology is used effectively and meets organisational needs

4.3 Identify barriers to effective use of the technology

4.4 Develop and implement actions to address barriers to its effective use


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1 Assess technology needs

1.1 Identify organisational tasks that could be helped by technology

1.2 Undertake a cost-benefit analysis

1.3 Seek independent technical advice as necessary

2 Acquire technology

2.1 Investigate costs of acquiring technology

2.2 Investigate ways of acquiring or accessing technology other than by funding

2.3 Investigate sources of funding for technology purchases and associated costs

2.4 Seek funds required for purchase of technology and associated costs

3 Ensure staff are prepared for new technology

3.1 Evaluate need for technology training

3.2 Identify suitable trainers and/or mentors to support staff to use the new technology

3.3 Ensure suitable training is provided for staff who will use new technology

4 Evaluate use of technology

4.1 Develop strategies to ensure new technology is used within the organisation

4.2 Evaluate whether technology is used effectively and meets organisational needs

4.3 Identify barriers to effective use of the technology

4.4 Develop and implement actions to address barriers to its effective use

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify organisational tasks that could be helped by technology 
Undertake a cost-benefit analysis 
Seek independent technical advice as necessary 
Investigate costs of acquiring technology 
Investigate ways of acquiring or accessing technology other than by funding 
Investigate sources of funding for technology purchases and associated costs 
Seek funds required for purchase of technology and associated costs 
Evaluate need for technology training 
Identify suitable trainers and/or mentors to support staff to use the new technology 
Ensure suitable training is provided for staff who will use new technology 
Develop strategies to ensure new technology is used within the organisation 
Evaluate whether technology is used effectively and meets organisational needs 
Identify barriers to effective use of the technology 
Develop and implement actions to address barriers to its effective use 

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