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

ICTICT447 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Work effectively in agile environments

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTICT447 - Work effectively in agile environments
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to participate in the delivery of ICT projects using industry-endorsed agile project management methodologies.It applies to those who, whilst working under a level of supervision, work within an agile environment where the ability to deliver project increments is required. It includes ICT roles such as software, web or gaming developers within development environments, project managers, and helpdesk support officers who work with many different project management styles and environments. 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.

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

equipment, hardware and industry software packages required for agile project work

a range of simulated work tasks and project within agile project management teams

simulated working environment and agile project team

the internet

online agile project management tools

communication tools

agile methodology documentation and guiding information.

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: Deliver agile project increments
  • Determine and contribute towards progress trackers and version control procedures for agile project
  • Initiate project increment work according to agile methodologies and version control procedures
  • Complete project increment according to agile methodologies
  • Commit project work to online environment and confirm project progression with team and project manager
       
Element: Finalise agile project
  • Confirm all increments have been completed according to project requirements
  • Review and assess impact of contributions to agile project and team performance
  • Report on contributions and discuss with team
  • Participate in agile project debrief and document outcomes and lessons learnt
       


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 candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

participate in the delivery of at least two ICT project using the agile project management methodology.

In the course of the above, the candidate must:

utilise project and communication work tools and platforms

participate in agile meetings

uphold communication channels according to agile methodologies and team agreement.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

agile methodologies, including:

project management

team member roles and responsibilities

characteristics of increments, increment timelines and stages of increment delivery

project work tools and platforms

communication tools and platforms

agile meetings, including:

huddles

KANBAN

scrums

sprints

project debrief

work task prioritisation requirements and contingencies

version control and progress tracking systems and processes.

functions and features of ICT hardware and project management software required for managing agile projects.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

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Assessment Tasks

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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
Determine and contribute towards progress trackers and version control procedures for agile project 
Initiate project increment work according to agile methodologies and version control procedures 
Complete project increment according to agile methodologies 
Commit project work to online environment and confirm project progression with team and project manager 
Confirm all increments have been completed according to project requirements 
Review and assess impact of contributions to agile project and team performance 
Report on contributions and discuss with team 
Participate in agile project debrief and document outcomes and lessons learnt 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ICTICT447 - Work effectively in agile environments
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