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

ICAPRG419A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Analyse software requirements

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICAPRG419A - Analyse software requirements
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to research and analyse client requirements, produce a range of options, and create a software requirements document.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to individuals in a range of work environments who are required to perform an analysis role in formulating software requirements.These individuals may work as database or computer developers, business analysts or project managers.
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
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Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Gather and confirm client requirements
  • Confirm requirements and scope with the client
  • Gather information regarding requirements via sources of information and business processes
  • Analyse client requirements to determine the project scope and the problem context or opportunity faced by the business
  • Document client requirements, project scope, related problems and sources of information
       
Element: Analyse functional and related non-functional requirements
  • Map business processes using modelling tools, such as unified modelling language (UML)
  • Determine opportunities for business process efficiencies
  • Document functional and related non-functional processes
       
Element: Analyse the feasibility of a project
  • Analyse the technical feasibility of the project
  • Analyse the operational feasibility of the project
  • Determine the budget and schedule feasibility of the project
  • Examine how the project will fit within the organisation
       
Element: Develop high-level system solutions
  • Develop and document feasible solutions for client requirements
  • Explore and document the feasibility of each solution
  • Examine alternatives against project constraints
  • Document assumptions, dependencies and required resources
  • Produce a project risk analysis
  • Document future requirements
       
Element: Prepare and publish software-requirements documentation
  • Develop software-requirements document
  • Submit software-requirements report to appropriate person for project approval
       


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:

research and analyse client requirements in order to present a range of solution options

create a software requirements document applying content format and style according to relevant organisational standards.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

specific requirements, including client and functionality

word-processing software, such as Microsoft Word

modelling software currently used in industry

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:

review of candidate’s software requirements documentation

verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of modelling tools.

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

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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:

evaluate audience needs

model business processes

communication skills to:

determine appropriate content, formats and styles

question and actively listen

literacy skills to:

evaluate and present information

write reports for business requiring in-depth analysis and evaluation of information in a defined range of areas

numeracy skills to produce financial models for identifying, analysing and evaluating a range of solutions

planning and organisational skills to:

identify target audiences

plan projects in relation to scope, time, cost, quality, communications and risk management

problem-solving skills to identify viable solutions to meet client requirements

research skills to:

identify, analyse and evaluate broad features of a particular business domain and best practice in system development

identify relevant content

technical skills to:

use modelling tools

use word-processing software and multimedia-authoring tools.

Required knowledge

client-business domain

content features, such as clarity and readability

detailed knowledge of the system's current functions

document design and usability

functions and features of templates and style guides

instructional-design principles

role of stakeholders and the degree of stakeholder involvement

two or more current industry systems development methodologies.

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.

Client may include:

external organisations

individuals

internal departments

internal employees.

Sources of information may involve:

business-strategic plans

change-management plans

current systems-design plans

project-management plans.

Project scope may include:

budget

features

hardware

policy and legal constraints

resource

software

time.

Unified modelling language may include:

activity diagram

class diagram

use-case diagram

use-case narrative.

Feasibility may include:

economic and schedule feasibility as well as the principal inputs and outputs

expected improvements and impacts

operational feasibility

physical requirements of each solution

revenue and cost-benefits

risks

technical feasibility.

Solutions may include:

hardware upgrades

new system implementation

new hardware

new software

software upgrades

user training.

Requirements may be in reference to:

business

network

organisational policies

people in the organisation

system.

Constraints may include:

budget

hardware

legal

organisational policy

resources

software

time.

Resources may include:

equipment

infrastructure

networks

personnel.

Software requirements document may include:

brochures

help references, such as online help

operational procedures

reports

solution design

solution feasibility

system design

system functionality

system or project specifications

technical manuals

training materials and self-paced tutorials

user guides.

Appropriate person may include:

authorised business representative

client

supervisor.

Project may include:

business improvement process

ebusiness solution involving the total organisation or part of the organisation

projects involving a business undertaking a total organisational change

systems-only change.

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
Confirm requirements and scope with the client 
Gather information regarding requirements via sources of information and business processes 
Analyse client requirements to determine the project scope and the problem context or opportunity faced by the business 
Document client requirements, project scope, related problems and sources of information 
Map business processes using modelling tools, such as unified modelling language (UML) 
Determine opportunities for business process efficiencies 
Document functional and related non-functional processes 
Analyse the technical feasibility of the project 
Analyse the operational feasibility of the project 
Determine the budget and schedule feasibility of the project 
Examine how the project will fit within the organisation 
Develop and document feasible solutions for client requirements 
Explore and document the feasibility of each solution 
Examine alternatives against project constraints 
Document assumptions, dependencies and required resources 
Produce a project risk analysis 
Document future requirements 
Develop software-requirements document 
Submit software-requirements report to appropriate person for project approval 

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