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. Plan business analysis approach | 1.1 Establish organisational process needs and objectives that apply to the initiative, and if necessary, define the requirements that the process must meet 1.2 Review existing organisational standards, including standards, guidelines and processes relating to the current initiative 1.3 Tailor an approach to the needs of a specific business analysis initiative, according to organisational standards if required 1.4 Engage with the appropriate stakeholders to determine how the work will be completed 1.5 Plan the execution of business activities |
2. Conduct stakeholder analysis | 2.1 Recognise stakeholders who may be affected by the business need or a new solution 2.2 Assess stakeholder attitudes toward, and influence over, the initiative 2.3 Decide which stakeholders will have authority over business analysis activities 2.4 Instigate regular reviews to identify new stakeholders or changed positions as clarity of business needs evolve |
3. Plan business analysis activities | 3.1 Decide the type of project or initiative and the business analysis deliverables 3.2 Determine the scope of work for business analysis activities 3.3 Approve which activities the business analyst will perform and when 3.4 Develop estimates for business analysis work |
4. Plan business analysis communication | 4.1 Determine how best to receive, distribute, access, update and escalate information from project stakeholders 4.2 Decide how best to communicate with each stakeholder according to stakeholder needs and constraints to communication |
5. Plan requirements management process | 5.1 Establish a requirements repository for storing requirements, including those under development, those under review, and approved requirements 5.2 Assess the need and process for requirements traceability, based on relevant factors 5.3 Conclude which requirements attributes will be captured 5.4 Determine the process for requirements change management |
6. Manage business analysis performance | 6.1 Determine which metrics will be used to measure the work performed by the business analyst 6.2 Report performance in an appropriate format, based on the needs of the project 6.3 Assess performance measures to determine where problems may be occurring in executing business analysis activities 6.4 Identify preventative or corrective actions as required |
Evidence of the ability to:
plan and monitor business analysis activities, including determining an approach and processes that are appropriate to the circumstances
determine business analysis deliverables, tasks and estimates
plan business analysis communications
determine metrics for monitoring business analysis work
assess business performance and identify measures to rectify.
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 process, procedures and techniques
describe project management process, procedures and techniques
identify and apply risk management strategies
overview technology and technology solution patterns
describe communication constraints that may impact on stakeholders.
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:
special purpose materials
industry software packages.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.