ICAICT601A - Develop IT strategic and action plans Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners
ICAICT601A Mapping and Delivery Guide Develop IT strategic and action plans
Version 1.0 Issue Date: April 2024
Qualification
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Unit of Competency
ICAICT601A - Develop IT strategic and action plans
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to create strategic and action plans in alignment with organisational IT goals and strategies.
Employability Skills
This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application
This unit applies to senior information and communications technology (ICT) staff who are required to develop strategies for organisations, as well as action plans for their implementation.
Duration and Setting
X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Not applicable.
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: Develop and communicate mission and vision statement
Develop a mission statement for the organisation that states the purpose, values and business activities
Develop a vision statement for the organisation that describes its future operation and success
Develop the mission and vision statements in active consultation with team members and management
Document mission and vision statements
Communicate mission and vision statement to stakeholders and other authorities in the organisation
Element: Examine organisational environment
Assess the current internal situation of the organisation, taking into account its strengths and weaknesses
Assess the external environment of the organisation, taking into account opportunities and threats
Determine trends and developments impacting on the strategic direction of organisation
Determine critical issues facing the organisation
Document strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats and critical issues facing the organisation in the strategic plan
Element: Set objectives and targets
Use critical issues to develop objectives and targets for the organisation after active consultation with team members and management
Develop strategies that meet organisational objectives and reflect overall organisational mission and values
Ensure strategies are obtainable, realistic and able to meet basic mission critical parameters
Determine constraints associated with the strategies and objectives developed
Include strategies, objectives and constraints in strategic plan documentation
Element: Develop action plans
Develop action plans for the strategies and objectives in consultation with team members and management
Check that action plans have clear, comprehensive and concise details
Check that action plans are adhered to
Include action plans in strategic plan documentation
Element: Review and implement strategic plan
Review strategic plan with stakeholders and management
Incorporate changes and improvements as recommended
Implement action plans as set out in the strategic plan
Review and evaluate success of strategic plan after action plans have been implemented
Evidence Required
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.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
develop mission and vision statements in consultation with team members and management
evaluate and document strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats and critical issues facing the organisation
develop strategic directions and action plans determined by the strategic alignment of IT directions with organisational goals
review strategic plan and incorporate changes and improvements
implement action plans
evaluate strategic plans following implementation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
detailed information relating to business strategic plan
budget and time constraints
business objectives
business risks
information on a range of IT business solutions
outcomes of the business-analysis process
appropriate learning and assessment support when required
modified equipment for people with special needs.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of candidate undertaking strategic planning tasks
review of data gathered, reports and project plans prepared for developing the action and strategic plans
verbal or written questioning to assess knowledge of planning approaches to technical problems.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support.
In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.
Submission Requirements
List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here
Assessment task 1: [title] Due date:
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Assessment Tasks
Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.
Required skills
analytical skills to assess:
opportunities and threats to the organisation
strengths and weaknesses of the organisation
communication skills to:
facilitate groups to collect information and gain consensus when developing mission statements, strategies, objectives and targets
liaise with development team, sponsors and users
literacy skills to:
develop action plans
document strategies, objectives and constraints
planning and time-management skills to develop and implement strategic plan
problem-solving skills to address and analyse specific customer requirements
research skills to:
identify critical issues facing the organisation
identify trends and developments
technical skills to:
develop objectives and targets for the organisation
use forecasting techniques for planning purposes, particularly for evaluating internal and external operating environments related to current and future IT requirements.
Required knowledge
analysis and planning approaches to technical problems and management requirements, relating to:
network and IT security guidelines of the organisation
organisational values and purpose:
developing action plans
monitoring strategic directions
setting objectives and targets
hardware platform used by the organisation
broad knowledge of technology and product directions for evaluating and forecasting vendor and technology trends
methods for evaluating:
current system functionality to forecast for planning, particularly with regard to IT trends and developments
internal and external operating environments to forecast for planning
operating systems supported by the organisation to forecast for planning.
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Stakeholders may include:
development team
project team
sponsors
users.
Strategic plan may relate to:
components from separate disciplines:
human resources
IT
organisational strategic plan
stand-alone document.
Documentation may follow:
audit trails
International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and Australian Standards (AS) standards
naming standards
project management templates
report writing principles
version control.
Action plans may relate to:
operational aspects
financial aspects
human relations
internal and external operating environments
legal aspects
risks.
Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.
Observation Checklist
Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice
Yes
No
Comments/feedback
Develop a mission statement for the organisation that states the purpose, values and business activities
Develop a vision statement for the organisation that describes its future operation and success
Develop the mission and vision statements in active consultation with team members and management
Document mission and vision statements
Communicate mission and vision statement to stakeholders and other authorities in the organisation
Assess the current internal situation of the organisation, taking into account its strengths and weaknesses
Assess the external environment of the organisation, taking into account opportunities and threats
Determine trends and developments impacting on the strategic direction of organisation
Determine critical issues facing the organisation
Document strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats and critical issues facing the organisation in the strategic plan
Use critical issues to develop objectives and targets for the organisation after active consultation with team members and management
Develop strategies that meet organisational objectives and reflect overall organisational mission and values
Ensure strategies are obtainable, realistic and able to meet basic mission critical parameters
Determine constraints associated with the strategies and objectives developed
Include strategies, objectives and constraints in strategic plan documentation
Develop action plans for the strategies and objectives in consultation with team members and management
Check that action plans have clear, comprehensive and concise details
Check that action plans are adhered to
Include action plans in strategic plan documentation
Review strategic plan with stakeholders and management
Incorporate changes and improvements as recommended
Implement action plans as set out in the strategic plan
Review and evaluate success of strategic plan after action plans have been implemented
Forms
Assessment Cover Sheet
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