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

ICTICT501 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Research and review hardware technology options for organisations

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency ICTICT501 - Research and review hardware technology options for organisations
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and evaluate existing and emerging technologies and hardware solutions to support organisational strategic goals.It applies to individuals in senior roles who administer and manage information and communications technology (ICT) support in small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) using a wide range of general ICT technologies.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.

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 general ICT industry, and include access to:

network or computer layout documentation and premises plans

network components

equipment specifications

organisational guidelines

business plan or model

journals of industry and professional associations

relevant standards.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
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: Determine organisational needs
  • Establish organisational needs and selection criteria for new technology
  • Review strategic goals and determine future requirements
  • Assess physical infrastructure and financial parameters against strategic goals
       
Element: Research vendors, suppliers and ICT industry specialists
  • Determine suitable suppliers and vendors
  • Source information from suppliers and vendors
  • Assess vendor information against industry standards
  • Review emerging standards and applications for compatibility with supplier and vendor information
       
Element: Evaluate and report on hardware technology options
  • Review and test hardware to identify suitability for organisational requirements
  • Identify possible project risks associated with identified hardware
  • Document findings in a report and present to appropriate person
       


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. Determine organisational needs

1.1 Establish organisational needs and selection criteria for new technology

1.2 Review strategic goals and determine future requirements

1.3 Assess physical infrastructure and financial parameters against strategic goals

2. Research vendors, suppliers and ICT industry specialists

2.1 Determine suitable suppliers and vendors

2.2 Source information from suppliers and vendors

2.3 Assess vendor information against industry standards

2.4 Review emerging standards and applications for compatibility with supplier and vendor information

3. Evaluate and report on hardware technology options

3.1 Review and test hardware to identify suitability for organisational requirements

3.2 Identify possible project risks associated with identified hardware

3.3 Document findings in a report and present to appropriate person

Evidence of the ability to:

analyse and plan approaches to technical problems or management requirements

access and convey conceptual information regarding emerging technology in relation to organisational needs

evaluate information, using it to forecast for planning or research purposes

recommend technology options

document findings in a report.

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:

describe and explain the business planning process relevant to researching technology

outline and explain client business needs that can be satisfied by the provision of information and communications technology (ICT) products and services

describe and outline current business practices in preparing reports

identify and outline current industry and technology information sources

outline general features and capabilities of current industry accepted hardware, cabling and software products, and identify emerging trends and product design

discuss equipment performance benchmarking

identify industry networks, key individuals and organisations within the ICT industry

identify information gathering techniques

outline quality assurance practices to promote reliable investigation processes

identify vendor product directions:

access and security products

next generation networks

self-configuring asymmetric digital subscriber line (ADSL) or cable modem-router-switch for the small office/home office (SOHO) market

wireless standards.

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. Determine organisational needs

1.1 Establish organisational needs and selection criteria for new technology

1.2 Review strategic goals and determine future requirements

1.3 Assess physical infrastructure and financial parameters against strategic goals

2. Research vendors, suppliers and ICT industry specialists

2.1 Determine suitable suppliers and vendors

2.2 Source information from suppliers and vendors

2.3 Assess vendor information against industry standards

2.4 Review emerging standards and applications for compatibility with supplier and vendor information

3. Evaluate and report on hardware technology options

3.1 Review and test hardware to identify suitability for organisational requirements

3.2 Identify possible project risks associated with identified hardware

3.3 Document findings in a report and present to appropriate person

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
Establish organisational needs and selection criteria for new technology 
Review strategic goals and determine future requirements 
Assess physical infrastructure and financial parameters against strategic goals 
Determine suitable suppliers and vendors 
Source information from suppliers and vendors 
Assess vendor information against industry standards 
Review emerging standards and applications for compatibility with supplier and vendor information 
Review and test hardware to identify suitability for organisational requirements 
Identify possible project risks associated with identified hardware 
Document findings in a report and present to appropriate person 

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