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

ICTICT807 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Direct research and business response to new ICT technology

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Issue Date: March 2024


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Unit of Competency ICTICT807 - Direct research and business response to new ICT technology
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to direct the research, evaluation, vendor evaluation, feasibility, proof of concept (POC) evaluation of, and future business response to, new information and communications technology (ICT) that supports business strategies.It applies to individuals who work in high-level management positions and direct the investigation and future business direction of new ICT technology in their organisation.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:

the relevant feasibility studies

ICT technologies, suppliers and manuals

research facilities

codes of practice, standards, legislations 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: Direct the initial research into new ICT
  • Establish and implement, procedures to identify new ICT that may support business innovation
  • Confirm the research purpose for the evaluation of new ICT, as it relates to possible business opportunities
  • Ensure that a structured research plan is prepared in line with the defined research purpose
  • Monitor the implementation of the structured research plan, to ensure that its outcomes meets the identified research purpose
  • Formulate a business case relating to the new ICT, including consideration of the organisational environment
  • Present a business case to the business stakeholders, so that the future business direction is established and agreed
       
Element: Direct the evaluation of new ICT
  • Establish the evaluation criteria and methods of measurement
  • Ensure that suitable suppliers and vendors are appropriately evaluated, in order to provide credibility, quality and support for implementation
  • Oversee the preparation of a feasibility study report into the new ICT, ensuring that critical risks are identified
  • Ensure that the feasibility study of the new ICT is accurately presented to business stakeholders, so that the future business direction is established and agreed
       
Element: Direct the proof of concept evaluation of new ICT
  • 3.1 Ensure that the vendor's new ICT is legally acquired for a proof of concept evaluation of the new technology
  • Establish the project’s requirements, including deliverables, for a proof of concept (POC) evaluation of the new ICT
  • Endorse the project plan for POC evaluation
  • Monitor the implementation of the POC evaluation project, to ensure that project deliverables are met
       
Element: Determine future business response to new ICT technology
  • Oversee the preparation of the evaluation report on the new ICT including the consequences of not implementing it
  • Ensure that the results of the new ICT evaluation are accurately presented to stakeholders, so that the future business response is established and agreed
       


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. Direct the initial research into new ICT

1.1 Establish and implement, procedures to identify new ICT that may support business innovation

1.2 Confirm the research purpose for the evaluation of new ICT, as it relates to possible business opportunities

1.3 Ensure that a structured research plan is prepared in line with the defined research purpose

1.4 Monitor the implementation of the structured research plan, to ensure that its outcomes meets the identified research purpose

1.5 Formulate a business case relating to the new ICT, including consideration of the organisational environment

1.6 Present a business case to the business stakeholders, so that the future business direction is established and agreed

2. Direct the evaluation of new ICT

2.1 Establish the evaluation criteria and methods of measurement

2.2 Ensure that suitable suppliers and vendors are appropriately evaluated, in order to provide credibility, quality and support for implementation

2.3 Oversee the preparation of a feasibility study report into the new ICT, ensuring that critical risks are identified

2.4 Ensure that the feasibility study of the new ICT is accurately presented to business stakeholders, so that the future business direction is established and agreed

3. Direct the proof of concept evaluation of new ICT

3.1 Ensure that the vendor's new ICT is legally acquired for a proof of concept evaluation of the new technology

3.2 Establish the project’s requirements, including deliverables, for a proof of concept (POC) evaluation of the new ICT

3.3 Endorse the project plan for POC evaluation

3.4 Monitor the implementation of the POC evaluation project, to ensure that project deliverables are met

4. Determine future business response to new ICT technology

4.1 Oversee the preparation of the evaluation report on the new ICT including the consequences of not implementing it

4.2 Ensure that the results of the new ICT evaluation are accurately presented to stakeholders, so that the future business response is established and agreed

Evidence of the ability to:

direct the research and evaluation of new information and communications technology (ICT) for an organisation, including the production of a:

research plan

business case

feasibility study

project plan

monitor, evaluate and report on a POC evaluation project

access and convey the conceptual information regarding new ICT technology in relation to organisational needs.

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 summarise, the stakeholder business domain, business function, processes and organisation

state and outline, the components of the business planning process relevant to the investigation of the particular new ICT technology

review the current business practices related to conducting an investigation into new ICT technology

summarise client business needs, with a view to expanding into new possibilities, as presented by new ICT technology

outline customer and business liaison techniques

identify and apply, information gathering and presentation techniques

summarise the quality assurance practices, to promote reliable investigation processes

outline the vendor product directions

interpret the general features, and capabilities, of current and emerging ICT industry-accepted technologies, and trends

specify current industry and technology information sources

specify and evaluate, the industry networks, key individuals and organisations within the ICT industry

discuss the methods for evaluating new ICT technology.


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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Direct the initial research into new ICT

1.1 Establish and implement, procedures to identify new ICT that may support business innovation

1.2 Confirm the research purpose for the evaluation of new ICT, as it relates to possible business opportunities

1.3 Ensure that a structured research plan is prepared in line with the defined research purpose

1.4 Monitor the implementation of the structured research plan, to ensure that its outcomes meets the identified research purpose

1.5 Formulate a business case relating to the new ICT, including consideration of the organisational environment

1.6 Present a business case to the business stakeholders, so that the future business direction is established and agreed

2. Direct the evaluation of new ICT

2.1 Establish the evaluation criteria and methods of measurement

2.2 Ensure that suitable suppliers and vendors are appropriately evaluated, in order to provide credibility, quality and support for implementation

2.3 Oversee the preparation of a feasibility study report into the new ICT, ensuring that critical risks are identified

2.4 Ensure that the feasibility study of the new ICT is accurately presented to business stakeholders, so that the future business direction is established and agreed

3. Direct the proof of concept evaluation of new ICT

3.1 Ensure that the vendor's new ICT is legally acquired for a proof of concept evaluation of the new technology

3.2 Establish the project’s requirements, including deliverables, for a proof of concept (POC) evaluation of the new ICT

3.3 Endorse the project plan for POC evaluation

3.4 Monitor the implementation of the POC evaluation project, to ensure that project deliverables are met

4. Determine future business response to new ICT technology

4.1 Oversee the preparation of the evaluation report on the new ICT including the consequences of not implementing it

4.2 Ensure that the results of the new ICT evaluation are accurately presented to stakeholders, so that the future business response is established and agreed

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 and implement, procedures to identify new ICT that may support business innovation 
Confirm the research purpose for the evaluation of new ICT, as it relates to possible business opportunities 
Ensure that a structured research plan is prepared in line with the defined research purpose 
Monitor the implementation of the structured research plan, to ensure that its outcomes meets the identified research purpose 
Formulate a business case relating to the new ICT, including consideration of the organisational environment 
Present a business case to the business stakeholders, so that the future business direction is established and agreed 
Establish the evaluation criteria and methods of measurement 
Ensure that suitable suppliers and vendors are appropriately evaluated, in order to provide credibility, quality and support for implementation 
Oversee the preparation of a feasibility study report into the new ICT, ensuring that critical risks are identified 
Ensure that the feasibility study of the new ICT is accurately presented to business stakeholders, so that the future business direction is established and agreed 
3.1 Ensure that the vendor's new ICT is legally acquired for a proof of concept evaluation of the new technology 
Establish the project’s requirements, including deliverables, for a proof of concept (POC) evaluation of the new ICT 
Endorse the project plan for POC evaluation 
Monitor the implementation of the POC evaluation project, to ensure that project deliverables are met 
Oversee the preparation of the evaluation report on the new ICT including the consequences of not implementing it 
Ensure that the results of the new ICT evaluation are accurately presented to stakeholders, so that the future business response is established and agreed 

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