Assessor Resource

ICTSAD605
Elicit ICT requirements

Assessment tool

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the outcomes, skills and knowledge required to undertake and engage stakeholders in the key task of defining information and communications technology (ICT) requirements.

This unit applies to individuals required to ensure that requirements elicited are complete, clear, correct and consistent, and can serve as a solid foundation for the solution to the business needs.

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. Prepare for elicitation

1.1 Define the specific activities and the planned dates for a particular elicitation activity

1.2 Build a detailed schedule

1.3 Communicate the plan to affected parties

2. Conduct elicitation activity

2.1 Conduct elicitation activity

2.2 Monitor captured requirements against business objectives to prevent scope creep

2.3 Capture and document requirements attributes

2.4 Update process metrics as the basis for future planning

3. Document elicitation results

3.1 Record elicitation outcomes in the appropriate form

3.2 Present elicitation outcomes to stakeholders and obtain agreement

4. Confirm elicitation results

4.1 Review the documented outputs with the stakeholders

4.2 Confirm that own understanding reflects stakeholder intentions and preferences

Evidence of the ability to:

construct and implement requirements for elicitation activities

select and apply elicitation techniques that are appropriate to the situation

document requirements and obtain stakeholder sign-off.

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 conflict resolution and issue management techniques

provide an overview of negotiation and consensus strategies

summarise techniques to elicit and manage the gathering of requirements

formulate risk management strategies with regard to requirements gathering, staff management and proposed systems

outline scope management and change control processes

describe version control and configuration management approaches.

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 tools

appropriate legislation

reports and plans prepared for the projects

a portfolio of the project work to be undertaken.

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. Prepare for elicitation

1.1 Define the specific activities and the planned dates for a particular elicitation activity

1.2 Build a detailed schedule

1.3 Communicate the plan to affected parties

2. Conduct elicitation activity

2.1 Conduct elicitation activity

2.2 Monitor captured requirements against business objectives to prevent scope creep

2.3 Capture and document requirements attributes

2.4 Update process metrics as the basis for future planning

3. Document elicitation results

3.1 Record elicitation outcomes in the appropriate form

3.2 Present elicitation outcomes to stakeholders and obtain agreement

4. Confirm elicitation results

4.1 Review the documented outputs with the stakeholders

4.2 Confirm that own understanding reflects stakeholder intentions and preferences

Evidence of the ability to:

construct and implement requirements for elicitation activities

select and apply elicitation techniques that are appropriate to the situation

document requirements and obtain stakeholder sign-off.

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 conflict resolution and issue management techniques

provide an overview of negotiation and consensus strategies

summarise techniques to elicit and manage the gathering of requirements

formulate risk management strategies with regard to requirements gathering, staff management and proposed systems

outline scope management and change control processes

describe version control and configuration management approaches.

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 tools

appropriate legislation

reports and plans prepared for the projects

a portfolio of the project work to be undertaken.

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
Define the specific activities and the planned dates for a particular elicitation activity 
Build a detailed schedule 
Communicate the plan to affected parties 
Conduct elicitation activity 
Monitor captured requirements against business objectives to prevent scope creep 
Capture and document requirements attributes 
Update process metrics as the basis for future planning 
Record elicitation outcomes in the appropriate form 
Present elicitation outcomes to stakeholders and obtain agreement 
Review the documented outputs with the stakeholders 
Confirm that own understanding reflects stakeholder intentions and preferences 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ICTSAD605 - Elicit ICT requirements
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