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.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Compare the business with competitor businesses | 1.1 Investigate information on business markets, customers and methods of doing business 1.2 Analyse and compare the current market for the business and the customer base with typical business markets and customers 1.3 Analyse and contrast current business relationships, business processes and methods of doing business with e-facilitated businesses |
2. Identify business opportunities for innovation and reform | 2.1 Investigate innovation and reform of aspects of the business through business strategies 2.2 Assess opportunities for their compatibility with business goals and objectives, and conduct a cost-benefit analysis for each 2.3 Evaluate the degree of likely change and the ramifications for the business and its culture for each opportunity 2.4 Conduct a risk management analysis and formulate a plan for dealing with contingencies according to organisational requirements 2.5 Rank opportunities in terms of their viability and applicability to the organisation 2.6 Include opportunities for innovation in the organisation's business strategy and prioritise them for implementation |
3. Implement innovation | 3.1 Redesign aspects of the business in an innovative manner using online technologies according to the organisation's business strategy 3.2 Integrate innovation into the business and monitor to gauge usefulness and maximise implementation 3.3 Review business innovation in consultation with users and make recommendations for improvement or further innovation |
Evidence of the ability to:
define the organisation’s strategic directions
develop innovations to assist the business
produce a cost-benefit analysis of suggested innovations
develop an implementation plan for the innovations.
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 culture of the business versus traditional business models
identify internal and external sources of information
outline legal, ethical and security issues relating to business strategies
outline records management principles
identify relevant legislation from levels of government that effect business operation, especially regarding workplace health and safety (WHS) and environmental issues, equal opportunity, industrial relations and anti-discrimination
outline the structure of the business.
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 range of business documents covering vision, mission statements and strategic directions
a site where business opportunities for innovation may be implemented.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.