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ICTICT505
Determine acceptable developers for projects

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to ensure that development projects are contracted to developers who are able to accomplish the task within the mutually agreed parameters of the project.

It applies to individuals who manage a range of information and communications technology (ICT) projects, including software development, hardware procurement and implementation, network analysis and deployment, and web and/or system development.

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. Specify development requirements

1.1 Prepare and document clear specifications for the project

1.2 Submit specifications to appropriate person for sign-off and authority to contract developers

1.3 Prepare request for tender document if appropriate, using specifications

1.4 Prepare and document agreed selection guidelines

2. Identify potential developers

2.1 Investigate potential developers in line with organisational guidelines

2.2 Request development quotes from potential developers

2.3 Assess submitted quotes against selection guidelines and make a shortlist of potential developers, where appropriate

3. Select a potential developer

3.1 Assess the capability of developers to do the project work

3.2 Confirm that potential developers understand the scope of the work to be undertaken

3.3 Conduct a due diligence check where appropriate and assess the quality of developers

3.4 Select appropriate developers using selection criteria

3.5 Inform developers of their selection according to organisational guidelines

4. Sign off the selection process

4.1 Prepare contract for signing according to enterprise procedures

4.2 Sign contract and prepare developers to commence work according to contract

Evidence of the ability to:

specify requirements for a project

prepare information for tender document and document selection criteria

seek suitable developer candidates

select suitable developers

prepare and implement contracts procedure.

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:

outline the processes and procedures relating to business liaison

summarise business negotiation and interview techniques

outline the process for tendering and writing tenders

outline the principles and features for preparing contracts

identify and describe the state and federal legislative requirements and industry standards that relate to:

due diligence

codes of practice

ethics

industry and e-commerce standards

contracts.

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 information and communications technology (ICT) industry, and include access to:

a business plan

procurement policies

selection policies.

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. Specify development requirements

1.1 Prepare and document clear specifications for the project

1.2 Submit specifications to appropriate person for sign-off and authority to contract developers

1.3 Prepare request for tender document if appropriate, using specifications

1.4 Prepare and document agreed selection guidelines

2. Identify potential developers

2.1 Investigate potential developers in line with organisational guidelines

2.2 Request development quotes from potential developers

2.3 Assess submitted quotes against selection guidelines and make a shortlist of potential developers, where appropriate

3. Select a potential developer

3.1 Assess the capability of developers to do the project work

3.2 Confirm that potential developers understand the scope of the work to be undertaken

3.3 Conduct a due diligence check where appropriate and assess the quality of developers

3.4 Select appropriate developers using selection criteria

3.5 Inform developers of their selection according to organisational guidelines

4. Sign off the selection process

4.1 Prepare contract for signing according to enterprise procedures

4.2 Sign contract and prepare developers to commence work according to contract

Evidence of the ability to:

specify requirements for a project

prepare information for tender document and document selection criteria

seek suitable developer candidates

select suitable developers

prepare and implement contracts procedure.

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:

outline the processes and procedures relating to business liaison

summarise business negotiation and interview techniques

outline the process for tendering and writing tenders

outline the principles and features for preparing contracts

identify and describe the state and federal legislative requirements and industry standards that relate to:

due diligence

codes of practice

ethics

industry and e-commerce standards

contracts.

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 information and communications technology (ICT) industry, and include access to:

a business plan

procurement policies

selection policies.

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
Prepare and document clear specifications for the project 
Submit specifications to appropriate person for sign-off and authority to contract developers 
Prepare request for tender document if appropriate, using specifications 
Prepare and document agreed selection guidelines 
Investigate potential developers in line with organisational guidelines 
Request development quotes from potential developers 
Assess submitted quotes against selection guidelines and make a shortlist of potential developers, where appropriate 
Assess the capability of developers to do the project work 
Confirm that potential developers understand the scope of the work to be undertaken 
Conduct a due diligence check where appropriate and assess the quality of developers 
Select appropriate developers using selection criteria 
Inform developers of their selection according to organisational guidelines 
Prepare contract for signing according to enterprise procedures 
Sign contract and prepare developers to commence work according to contract 

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