Assessor Resource

ICAICT305A
Identify and use current industry-specific technologies

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit applies to individuals engaged in ongoing review and research in order to identify and apply industry technologies or techniques to improve aspects of the organisation's activities.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to use specific industry technologies to meet identified industry standards.

The unit emphasises the importance of constantly reviewing and demonstrating work processes, skills and techniques to ensure that the quality of the entire business process is maintained at the highest level possible through the appropriate application of industry-specific technologies.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.


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 ability to:

identify new and emerging industry-specific technologies

use features and functions of identified industry-specific technologies to an industry standard level.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

site where industry-specific technologies may be used

industry-specific technologies currently used in industry

documents detailing OHS standards, environmental guidelines and organisational requirements

appropriate learning and assessment support when required

modified equipment for people with special needs.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of features and functions of industry-specific technologies

direct observation of candidate using industry-specific technologies

simulation of industry-specific uses of the industry specific technologies.

Guidance information for assessment

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

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support.

In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.


Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

basic research skills to locate appropriate sources of information regarding industry-specific technology

communication skills to:

communicate with peers and supervisors

seek assistance and expert advice

seek feedback from users

literacy skills to interpret technical documentation, equipment manuals and specifications

safety awareness skills to work systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment

technical skills to:

identify features of industry-specific technology

test and evaluate industry-specific technology

use industry-specific technology.

Required knowledge

broad awareness of current technology trends, directions in IT and specifically of the major industry technology standards used in the specified IT area

vendor product directions relating to specified IT area

current industry hardware and software products, with broad knowledge of their general features, capabilities and application

information-gathering techniques.

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.

Industry sector may include:

business services or information worker

information and communication technology

telecommunication.

Industry-specific technologies may include vendor-specific:

hardware

integrated services

internet access

mobile-communication devices

networks

peripherals

software.

Sources of information may include:

appliances software and technical connections guidance and other outputs supplied by vendors and manufacturers

documents

test pages

vendor and manufacturer guidance regarding requisite depth of knowledge of industry-specific technologies

web pages.

Environmental considerations may include:

correct disposal by an authorised body of redundant hardware:

circuit boards

hard drives

motherboards

recycling

safe disposal of packaging:

cardboard

paper

plastic

polystyrene.

Feedback may include:

competency skill level

industry-validated demonstration of competency through certifications

interviews

meetings.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

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 technologies specific to an industry sector 
Acquire and use the industry-specific technologies 
Identify, classify and use industry-specific technologies where appropriate, for the benefit of the organisation 
Conduct testing of industry-specific technology 
Use features and functions of industry-specific technology within an organisational context 
Demonstrate depth of knowledge of the enabling technologies to an accepted industry standard 
Access and use sources of information relating to the industry-specific technology 
Evaluate industry-specific technology for performance, usability and benefit to the organisation 
Determine environmental considerations involved with using the technology 
Seek feedback from users, where appropriate 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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