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. Obtain the business requirements | 1.1 Ensure that the business requirements and business specifications have been obtained from the client or the appropriate person 1.2 Manage the team’s identification of the client’s business model 1.3 Ensure that the technical specifications for the business problem have been determined 1.4 Manage the confirmation of key stakeholder requirements with stakeholders 1.5 Confirm the documentation of business objectives, technical requirements, and the problem |
2. Evaluate the impact of the technical requirements | 2.1 Review business problems, opportunities and objectives 2.2 Confirm that the technical requirements are complete 2.3 Review the hardware, software and network requirements 2.4 Coordinate the investigation into the processes to be changed by the business solution 2.5 Review the evaluation document, on the impact of the technical requirements on the business |
3. Produce technical business solutions | 3.1 Confirm the technical solutions produced in response to problems and business requirements 3.2 Review the costs involved in implementing the solutions 3.3 Review the recommendation from a range of supplier products, to determine which one best meets the technical requirements 3.4 Review, and report on, the technical solutions addressing the business specifications, and provide recommendations against the business requirements |
4. Document and validate the agreed solutions | 4.1 Ensure the report is forwarded to the appropriate person for feedback 4.2 Manage the feedback and incorporate changes, as required 4.3 Coordinate the redistribution of adjusted reports to the appropriate person 4.4 Obtain sign-off on the final business solution |
Evidence of the ability to:
adapt technologies to specified technical solutions
use site design software and hardware
evaluate client specifications against accepted industry practices
produce technical solutions from business specifications
produce information that can be shared between businesses
apply design concepts to business solutions
produce technical reports
make recommendations, and offer optimum design solutions.
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:
explain the business processes for a project
outline the client business domain, including the client organisation structure and business functionality
explain compatibility issues and resolution procedures
outline the configuration of internet protocol (IP) networks
describe the importance of customer and business liaison
summarise desktop applications and the operating system (OS), as required
explain the procedures for linking processes
outline project management methodologies and processes
explain security protocols, standards and data encryption
explain technologies, such as:
access networks
core networks
information and communications technology (ICT) network topologies
mobile cellular networks
network protocols and OS
optical networks and principles
radio frequency (RF) networks and principles
radio frequency identification (RFID) hardware and software
describe the development platform that provides the tools to build, and deploy, applications into target platform environments.
Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances should be typical of those experienced in the programming and software development industry, and include access to:
the client’s functional requirements
business specifications
the database and simulation software
organisational guidelines
the network or computer layout
site-design software and hardware
information on a range of ICT business solutions.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.