Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

BSBSMB412 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Introduce cloud computing into business operations

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency BSBSMB412 - Introduce cloud computing into business operations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to understand the fundamentals of internet computing and cloud services. It involves undertaking a basic review of business computing needs and identifying options for introducing cloud computing services into a small business or work area in an organisation.It applies to individuals who use problem-solving skills and take responsibility for adopting and promoting approaches to improve business operations. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in the Management and Leadership – Small and Micro Business field of work and include access to:

business equipment and resources

business technology

relevant legislation, regulations, standards and codes

relevant workplace documentation and resources

case studies or where possible, real situations

interaction with others.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Review computing needs in the business
  • Review current computing resources and use, and document according to organisational requirements
  • Identify and discuss future computing needs and potential improvements to business operations with staff or team members
  • Collate information collected in review, and summarise business computing needs in line with organisational requirements
       
Element: Investigate cloud computing services to meet business needs
  • Research fundamentals of cloud computing, types of services offered, and their costs
  • Seek assistance from specialist advisors as required, to determine relevant cloud computing services
  • Undertake basic cost-benefit analysis for introducing cloud computing
  • Identify potential opportunities and risks associated with introducing cloud computing
  • Prepare a business case for implementing cloud computing services or other required changes, and seek approval where required
       
Element: Develop a plan to introduce cloud computing
  • Prioritise introduction of cloud computing, including short-term and longer-term goals
  • Prepare a budget catering for short and long-term priorities, following organisational format and requirements
  • Independently or through services of a specialist advisor, outline steps and activities required to introduce cloud computing into the business
       
Element: Support implementation of the plan
  • Communicate and promote key features of the plan to others
  • Organise training and coaching to maximise cloud computing potential
  • Encourage and support individuals and work groups to become more efficient using cloud computing
       


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. Review computing needs in the business

1.1 Review current computing resources and use, and document according to business requirements

1.2 Identify and discuss future computing needs and potential improvements to business operations with relevant people

1.3 Collate information collected in review, and summarise business computing needs

2. Investigate cloud computing services to meet business needs

2.1 Research fundamentals of cloud computing, types of services offered, and their costs

2.2 Seek assistance from specialist advisors as required, to determine relevant cloud computing services

2.3 Undertake basic cost-benefit analysis for introducing cloud computing

2.4 Identify potential opportunities and risks associated with introducing cloud computing

2.5 Prepare a business case for implementing cloud computing services or other required changes, and seek approval where required

3. Develop a plan to introduce cloud computing

3.1 Prioritise introduction of cloud computing, including short-term and longer-term goals

3.2 Prepare a budget catering for short and long-term priorities, following business format and requirements

3.3 Independently or through services of a specialist advisor, outline steps and activities required to introduce cloud computing into the business

4. Support implementation of the plan

4.1 Communicate and promote key features of the plan to others

4.2 Organise training and coaching to maximise cloud computing potential

4.3 Encourage and support individuals and work groups to become more efficient using cloud computing

Evidence of the ability to:

review and analyse business computing use and needs, including equipment and software requirements

collect and analyse information about cloud computing including:

seeking assistance from specialist advisor as required

performing cost-benefit analysis

identifying potential risks

make the business case to introduce cloud computing

prepare a plan and support others to implement cloud computing.

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 fundamentals of cloud computing, including key terms and concepts

outline sources of information about cloud computing for micro or small business, and options specific to the business

describe how to undertake a cost-benefit analysis and prepare a budget

summarise business protocols for using services of specialist advisors.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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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. Review computing needs in the business

1.1 Review current computing resources and use, and document according to business requirements

1.2 Identify and discuss future computing needs and potential improvements to business operations with relevant people

1.3 Collate information collected in review, and summarise business computing needs

2. Investigate cloud computing services to meet business needs

2.1 Research fundamentals of cloud computing, types of services offered, and their costs

2.2 Seek assistance from specialist advisors as required, to determine relevant cloud computing services

2.3 Undertake basic cost-benefit analysis for introducing cloud computing

2.4 Identify potential opportunities and risks associated with introducing cloud computing

2.5 Prepare a business case for implementing cloud computing services or other required changes, and seek approval where required

3. Develop a plan to introduce cloud computing

3.1 Prioritise introduction of cloud computing, including short-term and longer-term goals

3.2 Prepare a budget catering for short and long-term priorities, following business format and requirements

3.3 Independently or through services of a specialist advisor, outline steps and activities required to introduce cloud computing into the business

4. Support implementation of the plan

4.1 Communicate and promote key features of the plan to others

4.2 Organise training and coaching to maximise cloud computing potential

4.3 Encourage and support individuals and work groups to become more efficient using cloud computing

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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
Review current computing resources and use, and document according to organisational requirements 
Identify and discuss future computing needs and potential improvements to business operations with staff or team members 
Collate information collected in review, and summarise business computing needs in line with organisational requirements 
Research fundamentals of cloud computing, types of services offered, and their costs 
Seek assistance from specialist advisors as required, to determine relevant cloud computing services 
Undertake basic cost-benefit analysis for introducing cloud computing 
Identify potential opportunities and risks associated with introducing cloud computing 
Prepare a business case for implementing cloud computing services or other required changes, and seek approval where required 
Prioritise introduction of cloud computing, including short-term and longer-term goals 
Prepare a budget catering for short and long-term priorities, following organisational format and requirements 
Independently or through services of a specialist advisor, outline steps and activities required to introduce cloud computing into the business 
Communicate and promote key features of the plan to others 
Organise training and coaching to maximise cloud computing potential 
Encourage and support individuals and work groups to become more efficient using cloud computing 

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