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

ICTICT805 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Direct ICT procurement

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTICT805 - Direct ICT procurement
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to direct information and communications technology (ICT) procurement for a medium to large organisation.It applies to individuals who work in high-level management positions and lead the analysis, implementation and management of emerging, and converging, ICTs as they are integrated into the business process to support the organisational strategic goals of medium to large organisations.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:

relevant strategic-level enterprise, including:

planning

financial

ICT infrastructure

codes of practice, legislation and regulations

organisational policies and procedures.

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: Evaluate the procurement processes of the organisation
  • Research existing ICT procurement processes in the organisation
  • Establish the evaluation criteria for procurement processes
  • Critically evaluate the procurement processes against the criteria
       
Element: Direct the strategic planning to support ICT procurement
  • Establish the priorities based on the organisational need
  • Lead the development of a strategy to align ICT procurement with the organisational goals and objectives
  • Implement the ICT procurement strategic plan
  • Develop the procurement policy, including vendor selection based on the strategic plan
       
Element: Lead the risk management of ICT procurement
  • Lead the development of a strategy for the risk assessment of ICT procurement activities
  • Ensure that ICT procurement complies with the organisational policy
  • Ensure that risk mitigation is carried out on identified risks
  • Ensure the continuous improvement of ICT procurement processes
       


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. Evaluate the procurement processes of the organisation

1.1 Research existing ICT procurement processes in the organisation

1.2 Establish the evaluation criteria for procurement processes

1.3 Critically evaluate the procurement processes against the criteria

2. Direct the strategic planning to support ICT procurement

2.1 Establish the priorities based on the organisational need

2.2 Lead the development of a strategy to align ICT procurement with the organisational goals and objectives

2.3 Implement the ICT procurement strategic plan

2.4 Develop the procurement policy, including vendor selection based on the strategic plan

3. Lead the risk management of ICT procurement

3.1 Lead the development of a strategy for the risk assessment of ICT procurement activities

3.2 Ensure that ICT procurement complies with the organisational policy

3.3 Ensure that risk mitigation is carried out on identified risks

3.4 Ensure the continuous improvement of ICT procurement processes

Evidence of the ability to:

lead the development of a strategy to align information and communications technology (ICT) procurement, with organisational goals and objectives

critically evaluate the procurement process and establish priorities for the organisation

direct the risk analysis of ICT procurement activities

lead the development of a strategy for risk assessment, and ensure that the measures required to mitigate the risk are applied

ensure that warning systems, and an ongoing process that reviews the risk profile, are established

lead the development of a strategy for the implementation of appropriate processes and procedures, that ensure that quality expectations are met.

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:

research and specify risk management principles and guidelines

review business continuity issues for the organisation

summarise the organisation’s industry and current functionality, including the existing data and information systems

review the organisation's internal and external dependencies, and interdependencies

identify and review the organisational policies and procedures, including the risk management strategy

review and analyse past and current, internal, external and industry disruptions

outline the relevant legislation and regulations that impact on business continuity including:

workplace health and safety (WHS)

environment

duty of care

contracts

business and company law

freedom of information

industrial relations

privacy and confidentiality

due diligence

records management

summarise the key principles of procurement.

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. Evaluate the procurement processes of the organisation

1.1 Research existing ICT procurement processes in the organisation

1.2 Establish the evaluation criteria for procurement processes

1.3 Critically evaluate the procurement processes against the criteria

2. Direct the strategic planning to support ICT procurement

2.1 Establish the priorities based on the organisational need

2.2 Lead the development of a strategy to align ICT procurement with the organisational goals and objectives

2.3 Implement the ICT procurement strategic plan

2.4 Develop the procurement policy, including vendor selection based on the strategic plan

3. Lead the risk management of ICT procurement

3.1 Lead the development of a strategy for the risk assessment of ICT procurement activities

3.2 Ensure that ICT procurement complies with the organisational policy

3.3 Ensure that risk mitigation is carried out on identified risks

3.4 Ensure the continuous improvement of ICT procurement processes

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
Research existing ICT procurement processes in the organisation 
Establish the evaluation criteria for procurement processes 
Critically evaluate the procurement processes against the criteria 
Establish the priorities based on the organisational need 
Lead the development of a strategy to align ICT procurement with the organisational goals and objectives 
Implement the ICT procurement strategic plan 
Develop the procurement policy, including vendor selection based on the strategic plan 
Lead the development of a strategy for the risk assessment of ICT procurement activities 
Ensure that ICT procurement complies with the organisational policy 
Ensure that risk mitigation is carried out on identified risks 
Ensure the continuous improvement of ICT procurement processes 

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