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ICTSAD601
Perform ICT-focused enterprise analysis

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to provide an enterprise analysis and determine the possible information and communications technology (ICT) solutions available for a given initiative or for long-term planning.

It applies to individuals who combine high-level management, business and technical skills necessary to manage complex analysis efforts within the ICT industry.

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. Define business need

1.1 Analyse business goals and objectives, and link to measures to allow objective assessment of achievement

1.2 Investigate issues to determine the business problem or opportunity

1.3 Identify possible ICT solutions to the business problem

1.4 Determine desired outcomes to enable evaluation of proposed solutions

2. Assess capability gaps

2.1 Determine current capabilities of the enterprise and relate to the desired objectives

2.2 Identify new capabilities required to achieve the desired future state and assess gaps

2.3 Test assumptions to facilitate appropriate decision making

3. Determine solution approach

3.1 Generate potential ICT options to meet the business objectives

3.2 Generate valid assumptions and recognise constraints that may affect the choice of solutions

3.3 Assess and rank solution approaches to facilitate selection

4. Define solution scope

4.1 Define solution scope in terms of the major features or functions to be included

4.2 Explain the implementation approach in terms of how the chosen solution will deliver the solution scope

4.3 Delineate major business and technical dependencies

5. Define business case

5.1 Identify benefits of the recommended solution in terms of both qualitative and quantitative gains to the enterprise

5.2 Estimate the total net cost of the solution

5.3 Perform initial risk assessment

5.4 Agree how identified costs and benefits will be assessed and evaluated

Evidence of the ability to:

examine in detail a business situation and document a comprehensive business case for a proposed solution that addresses:

business need

required capabilities

solution scope

risk assessment

cost estimates

most feasible approach.

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:

describe the business analysis processes, procedures and techniques

discuss market trends and best practices to assist in identifying business opportunities

explain technology and technology solution patterns.

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 systems analysis and design field of work, and include access to:

appropriate policies

current business analysis practices and tools

legislation

reports and plans prepared for projects.

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. Define business need

1.1 Analyse business goals and objectives, and link to measures to allow objective assessment of achievement

1.2 Investigate issues to determine the business problem or opportunity

1.3 Identify possible ICT solutions to the business problem

1.4 Determine desired outcomes to enable evaluation of proposed solutions

2. Assess capability gaps

2.1 Determine current capabilities of the enterprise and relate to the desired objectives

2.2 Identify new capabilities required to achieve the desired future state and assess gaps

2.3 Test assumptions to facilitate appropriate decision making

3. Determine solution approach

3.1 Generate potential ICT options to meet the business objectives

3.2 Generate valid assumptions and recognise constraints that may affect the choice of solutions

3.3 Assess and rank solution approaches to facilitate selection

4. Define solution scope

4.1 Define solution scope in terms of the major features or functions to be included

4.2 Explain the implementation approach in terms of how the chosen solution will deliver the solution scope

4.3 Delineate major business and technical dependencies

5. Define business case

5.1 Identify benefits of the recommended solution in terms of both qualitative and quantitative gains to the enterprise

5.2 Estimate the total net cost of the solution

5.3 Perform initial risk assessment

5.4 Agree how identified costs and benefits will be assessed and evaluated

Evidence of the ability to:

examine in detail a business situation and document a comprehensive business case for a proposed solution that addresses:

business need

required capabilities

solution scope

risk assessment

cost estimates

most feasible approach.

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:

describe the business analysis processes, procedures and techniques

discuss market trends and best practices to assist in identifying business opportunities

explain technology and technology solution patterns.

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 systems analysis and design field of work, and include access to:

appropriate policies

current business analysis practices and tools

legislation

reports and plans prepared for projects.

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
Analyse business goals and objectives, and link to measures to allow objective assessment of achievement 
Investigate issues to determine the business problem or opportunity 
Identify possible ICT solutions to the business problem 
Determine desired outcomes to enable evaluation of proposed solutions 
Determine current capabilities of the enterprise and relate to the desired objectives 
Identify new capabilities required to achieve the desired future state and assess gaps 
Test assumptions to facilitate appropriate decision making 
Generate potential ICT options to meet the business objectives 
Generate valid assumptions and recognise constraints that may affect the choice of solutions 
Assess and rank solution approaches to facilitate selection 
Define solution scope in terms of the major features or functions to be included 
Explain the implementation approach in terms of how the chosen solution will deliver the solution scope 
Delineate major business and technical dependencies 
Identify benefits of the recommended solution in terms of both qualitative and quantitative gains to the enterprise 
Estimate the total net cost of the solution 
Perform initial risk assessment 
Agree how identified costs and benefits will be assessed and evaluated 

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