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ICTPRG444
Analyse software requirements

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Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and analyse client requirements, produce a range of options for business process efficiencies and create a software-requirements document.

It applies to those who are required to perform an analysis role in formulating software requirements in a range of work environments. They may work as database or computer developers, business analysts, or project managers.

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

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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 candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

develop at least two high-level system solutions for one set of software requirements according to client requirements.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

analysing and document at least two functional and at least two non-functional requirements

document requirements and work performed according to organisational procedures

submit documents and obtain approval.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

tools and techniques that may be used to analyse software requirements including;

client business domain

content features including clarity and readability

system functionality

document design and usability

budget creation techniques

modelling tools including unified modelling language (UML)

documentation techniques

risk analysis techniques

functions and features, of templates and style guides

the role of stakeholders and the degree of stakeholder involvement

software development life cycle overview

systems development methodologies

organisational procedures.

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

documentation regarding client and software functionality requirements

sources of information including client business processes

word processing software and its features

required hardware and digital devices

industry standard modelling software.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

develop at least two high-level system solutions for one set of software requirements according to client requirements.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

analysing and document at least two functional and at least two non-functional requirements

document requirements and work performed according to organisational procedures

submit documents and obtain approval.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

tools and techniques that may be used to analyse software requirements including;

client business domain

content features including clarity and readability

system functionality

document design and usability

budget creation techniques

modelling tools including unified modelling language (UML)

documentation techniques

risk analysis techniques

functions and features, of templates and style guides

the role of stakeholders and the degree of stakeholder involvement

software development life cycle overview

systems development methodologies

organisational procedures.

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

documentation regarding client and software functionality requirements

sources of information including client business processes

word processing software and its features

required hardware and digital devices

industry standard modelling software.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
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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
Confirm requirement and scope of project with required personnel 
Gather information regarding requirements via sources of information and business processes 
Analyse client requirements and problem context and opportunity faced by client 
Document client requirements, project scope, related problems and sources of information according to organisational procedures 
Submit document to required personnel and seek and respond to feedback 
Map business processes using modelling tool including unified modelling language (UML) 
Determine opportunities in business process efficiencies 
Document functional and non-functional processes according to organisational procedures 
Analyse technical and operational feasibility of project 
Determine budget and schedule feasibility of project 
Examine purpose and intent of project within organisation 
Develop and document feasible solutions according to client requirements 
Explore and document the feasibility of each solution 
Examine alternatives against project constraints 
Document assumptions, dependencies and required resources 
Produce a project risk analysis according to project requirements 
Document future requirements according to organisational procedures 
Develop software-requirements document according to organisational procedures 
Submit software-requirements report to required personnel and obtain project approval 

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