Assessor Resource

ICAA5148B
Select new technology models for business

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit defines the competency required to identify opportunities for using new technology to support and enable efficient models of business.

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

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Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

Assessment must confirm the ability to identify new approaches to using technology or new technology to enable efficient models of business.

Learners must be able to determine the appropriate focus of the selected business model in order to achieve the desired performance improvement.

To demonstrate competency in this unit the learner will need access to:

Business websites

Analysis software

Modelling software

Business requirements

Current industry news, forums, lists, chat rooms, etc.

User analysis

Supply and value chain analysis

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The breadth, depth and complexity covering planning and initiation of alternative approaches to skills or knowledge applications across a broad range of technical and/or management requirements, evaluation and coordination would be characteristic.

Assessment must ensure:

self-directed application of knowledge and skills, with substantial depth in some areas where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques for self and others.

Applications involve participation in development of strategic initiatives as well as personal responsibility and autonomy in performing complex technical operations or organising others. It may include participation in teams including teams concerned with planning and evaluation functions. Group or team coordination may also be involved.

Method of assessment

The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace. In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs. Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1.

Competency in this unit should to be assessed using summative assessment to ensure consistency of performance in a range of contexts. This unit can be assessed either in the workplace or in a simulated environment. However, simulated activities must closely reflect the workplace to enable full demonstration of competency.

Assessment will usually include observation of real or simulated work processes and procedures and/or performance in a project context as well as questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills. The questioning of team members, supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients where appropriate may provide valuable input to the assessment process. The interdependence of units for assessment purposes may vary with the particular project or scenario.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended

An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating theoretical concepts, with substantial depth in some areas

Analyse and plan approaches to technical problems or management requirements

Transfer and apply theoretical concepts and/or technical or creative skills to a range of situations

Evaluate information, using it to forecast for planning or research purposes

Take responsibility for own outputs in relation to broad quantity and quality parameters

Take some responsibility for the achievement of group outcomes

Maintain knowledge of industry products and services

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Technical model design

Prototyping

Model evaluation

Documenting benchmarking standards

Using data obtained from modelling to support decision making

Data gathering and analysis techniques

Required knowledge

Website architecture

Technical environment characteristics

Reading and interpreting design specifications

Environmental scanning

Determining the impact of technological change

Business process design

Benchmark selection and development

Modelling

Value and supply chain management

Business to business and business to customer interface and liaison

Copyright and intellectual property

Electronic Commerce Modelling Language

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Appropriateperson may include:

supervisor

teacher

authorised business representative

client

Client may include but is not limited to:

internal departments

external organisations

individual people

employees

Business requirements may include:

customer

supplier

payroll

inventory

tax requirements of the organisation

Standards may include:

ISO/IEC/AS standards

organisational standards

project standards (for further information refer to the Standards Australia website at: www.standards.com.au)

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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
Map existing process flow against relevant performance standards, in order to identify areas that may need improvement 
Outline emerging models and processes 
Identify changes in the technological, client and supply chain environment 
Document changes identified and submit to appropriateperson for review 
Analyse existing business models in use by the business 
Investigate business models in use in other similar businesses 
Identify and determine relevance of business models in use and under development in other industry sectors 
Map existing models in other parts of business supply chain 
Investigate new business models to establish opportunities for improvement 
Evaluate opportunities against business requirements 
Prioritise and document identified opportunities 
Select a business model that improves the business processes 
Develop performance benchmarks to measure the effectiveness of the chosen business model 
Model new business process or model, including collaboration with other businesses 
Document the proposed business model according to business procedures 
Forward appropriate document to appropriate person for sign-off 

Forms

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