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

ICTICT604 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Identify and implement business innovation

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency ICTICT604 - Identify and implement business innovation
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to analyse traditional business processes to identify and implement business opportunities for innovation and reform.It applies to individuals in senior information and communications technology (ICT) roles within organisations, in the areas of knowledge management and systems development, who are responsible for analysing, identifying and coordinating relevant ICT business solutions to meet given organisational goals.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 information and communications technology (ICT) industry, and include access to:

a range of business documents covering vision, mission statements and strategic directions

a site where business opportunities for innovation may be implemented.

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: Compare the business with competitor businesses
  • Investigate information on business markets, customers and methods of doing business
  • Analyse and compare the current market for the business and the customer base with typical business markets and customers
  • Analyse and contrast current business relationships, business processes and methods of doing business with e-facilitated businesses
       
Element: Identify business opportunities for innovation and reform
  • Investigate innovation and reform of aspects of the business through business strategies
  • Assess opportunities for their compatibility with business goals and objectives, and conduct a cost-benefit analysis for each
  • Evaluate the degree of likely change and the ramifications for the business and its culture for each opportunity
  • Conduct a risk management analysis and formulate a plan for dealing with contingencies according to organisational requirements
  • Rank opportunities in terms of their viability and applicability to the organisation
  • 2.6 Include opportunities for innovation in the organisation's business strategy and prioritise them for implementation
       
Element: Implement innovation
  • 3.1 Redesign aspects of the business in an innovative manner using online technologies according to the organisation's business strategy
  • Integrate innovation into the business and monitor to gauge usefulness and maximise implementation
  • Review business innovation in consultation with users and make recommendations for improvement or further innovation
       


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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Compare the business with competitor businesses

1.1 Investigate information on business markets, customers and methods of doing business

1.2 Analyse and compare the current market for the business and the customer base with typical business markets and customers

1.3 Analyse and contrast current business relationships, business processes and methods of doing business with e-facilitated businesses

2. Identify business opportunities for innovation and reform

2.1 Investigate innovation and reform of aspects of the business through business strategies

2.2 Assess opportunities for their compatibility with business goals and objectives, and conduct a cost-benefit analysis for each

2.3 Evaluate the degree of likely change and the ramifications for the business and its culture for each opportunity

2.4 Conduct a risk management analysis and formulate a plan for dealing with contingencies according to organisational requirements

2.5 Rank opportunities in terms of their viability and applicability to the organisation

2.6 Include opportunities for innovation in the organisation's business strategy and prioritise them for implementation

3. Implement innovation

3.1 Redesign aspects of the business in an innovative manner using online technologies according to the organisation's business strategy

3.2 Integrate innovation into the business and monitor to gauge usefulness and maximise implementation

3.3 Review business innovation in consultation with users and make recommendations for improvement or further innovation

Evidence of the ability to:

define the organisation’s strategic directions

develop innovations to assist the business

produce a cost-benefit analysis of suggested innovations

develop an implementation plan for the innovations.

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:

outline the culture of the business versus traditional business models

identify internal and external sources of information

outline legal, ethical and security issues relating to business strategies

outline records management principles

identify relevant legislation from levels of government that effect business operation, especially regarding workplace health and safety (WHS) and environmental issues, equal opportunity, industrial relations and anti-discrimination

outline the structure of the business.

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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Compare the business with competitor businesses

1.1 Investigate information on business markets, customers and methods of doing business

1.2 Analyse and compare the current market for the business and the customer base with typical business markets and customers

1.3 Analyse and contrast current business relationships, business processes and methods of doing business with e-facilitated businesses

2. Identify business opportunities for innovation and reform

2.1 Investigate innovation and reform of aspects of the business through business strategies

2.2 Assess opportunities for their compatibility with business goals and objectives, and conduct a cost-benefit analysis for each

2.3 Evaluate the degree of likely change and the ramifications for the business and its culture for each opportunity

2.4 Conduct a risk management analysis and formulate a plan for dealing with contingencies according to organisational requirements

2.5 Rank opportunities in terms of their viability and applicability to the organisation

2.6 Include opportunities for innovation in the organisation's business strategy and prioritise them for implementation

3. Implement innovation

3.1 Redesign aspects of the business in an innovative manner using online technologies according to the organisation's business strategy

3.2 Integrate innovation into the business and monitor to gauge usefulness and maximise implementation

3.3 Review business innovation in consultation with users and make recommendations for improvement or further innovation

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
Investigate information on business markets, customers and methods of doing business 
Analyse and compare the current market for the business and the customer base with typical business markets and customers 
Analyse and contrast current business relationships, business processes and methods of doing business with e-facilitated businesses 
Investigate innovation and reform of aspects of the business through business strategies 
Assess opportunities for their compatibility with business goals and objectives, and conduct a cost-benefit analysis for each 
Evaluate the degree of likely change and the ramifications for the business and its culture for each opportunity 
Conduct a risk management analysis and formulate a plan for dealing with contingencies according to organisational requirements 
Rank opportunities in terms of their viability and applicability to the organisation 
2.6 Include opportunities for innovation in the organisation's business strategy and prioritise them for implementation 
3.1 Redesign aspects of the business in an innovative manner using online technologies according to the organisation's business strategy 
Integrate innovation into the business and monitor to gauge usefulness and maximise implementation 
Review business innovation in consultation with users and make recommendations for improvement or further innovation 

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