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ICTICT305
Identify and use current industry specific technologies

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, research and apply industry specific technologies to ensure that the quality of the entire business process is maintained at the highest level possible.

It applies to individuals who work under minimal supervision and support information technology activities in the workplace across a wide range of information and communications technology (ICT) areas, including technical support, network administration, web technologies, software applications and digital media technologies.

Check the Implementation Guide Companion Volume for details about licensing, legislative or certification requirements.

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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. Prepare to use industry specific technologies

1.1 Identify technologies specific to an industry sector

1.2 Acquire and use the industry specific technologies

1.3 Identify, classify and use industry specific technologies where appropriate for the benefit of the organisation

2. Use industry specific technology to assist in solving organisational problems

2.1 Conduct testing of industry specific technology

2.2 Use features and functions of industry specific technology within an organisational context

2.3 Demonstrate depth of knowledge of the enabling technologies to an accepted industry standard

2.4 Access and use sources of information relating to the industry specific technology

3. Evaluate industry specific technology performance

3.1 Evaluate industry specific technology for performance, usability and benefit to the organisation

3.2 Determine environmental considerations involved with using the technology

3.3 Seek feedback from users, where appropriate

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

evaluate the performance and usability of the technology.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

discuss current technology trends and directions in information and communications technology (ICT) and specifically the major industry technology standards used in the specified ICT area

describe vendor product directions relating to the specified ICT area

describe the general features, capabilities and application of current industry hardware and software products

outline information gathering techniques.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the general ICT industry, and include access to:

a site where industry specific technologies may be used

industry specific technologies currently used in industry

documents detailing work health and safety (WHS) standards, environmental guidelines and organisational requirements.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

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. Prepare to use industry specific technologies

1.1 Identify technologies specific to an industry sector

1.2 Acquire and use the industry specific technologies

1.3 Identify, classify and use industry specific technologies where appropriate for the benefit of the organisation

2. Use industry specific technology to assist in solving organisational problems

2.1 Conduct testing of industry specific technology

2.2 Use features and functions of industry specific technology within an organisational context

2.3 Demonstrate depth of knowledge of the enabling technologies to an accepted industry standard

2.4 Access and use sources of information relating to the industry specific technology

3. Evaluate industry specific technology performance

3.1 Evaluate industry specific technology for performance, usability and benefit to the organisation

3.2 Determine environmental considerations involved with using the technology

3.3 Seek feedback from users, where appropriate

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

evaluate the performance and usability of the technology.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

discuss current technology trends and directions in information and communications technology (ICT) and specifically the major industry technology standards used in the specified ICT area

describe vendor product directions relating to the specified ICT area

describe the general features, capabilities and application of current industry hardware and software products

outline information gathering techniques.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the general ICT industry, and include access to:

a site where industry specific technologies may be used

industry specific technologies currently used in industry

documents detailing work health and safety (WHS) standards, environmental guidelines and organisational requirements.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
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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 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 

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