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

ICTNWK306 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Evaluate characteristics of cloud computing solutions and services

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency ICTNWK306 - Evaluate characteristics of cloud computing solutions and services
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recognise cloud computing characteristics in order to evaluate them. It involves a basic review and analysis of cloud computing delivery, and deployment models, and an evaluation of the benefits and challenges of implementing cloud computing solutions and services.This unit applies to those engaged in the basic review of a cloud computing solution for an enterprise.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 network industry, and include access to:

information on the cloud computing solution technologies currently used in the industry

the business requirements

documents detailing work health and safety (WHS) standards, environmental guidelines, and enterprise requirements.

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: Prepare to review cloud technology solutions and services
  • Identify the common terminology, characteristics, major industry technology standards and concepts of cloud computing solutions and services
  • Identify the major organisational roles affected by cloud computing solutions and services
  • Identify the key business requirements most suitable for transferring to cloud computing solutions and services
       
Element: Identify the differences between cloud delivery models
  • Identify the characteristics associated with different cloud delivery models
  • Identify any other emerging cloud delivery models
  • Evaluate the advantages, and disadvantages, of combining different cloud delivery models
       
Element: Review the performance of different types of cloud deployment models
  • Identify the characteristics associated with different cloud deployment models
  • Identify any other emerging cloud deployment models
  • Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages, of combining different deployment models
       
Element: Evaluate the benefits and challenges of using cloud computing solutions and services
  • Identify the possible benefits of adopting cloud solutions and services
  • Identify the possible challenges of adopting cloud solutions and services
  • Review and document, the impact of implementing a cloud delivery model
  • Provide feedback to the appropriate personnel
       


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. Prepare to review cloud technology solutions and services

1.1 Identify the common terminology, characteristics, major industry technology standards and concepts of cloud computing solutions and services

1.2 Identify the major organisational roles affected by cloud computing solutions and services

1.3 Identify the key business requirements most suitable for transferring to cloud computing solutions and services

2. Identify the differences between cloud delivery models

2.1 Identify the characteristics associated with different cloud delivery models

2.2 Identify any other emerging cloud delivery models

2.3 Evaluate the advantages, and disadvantages, of combining different cloud delivery models

3. Review the performance of different types of cloud deployment models

3.1 Identify the characteristics associated with different cloud deployment models

3.2 Identify any other emerging cloud deployment models

3.3 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages, of combining different deployment models

4. Evaluate the benefits and challenges of using cloud computing solutions and services

4.1 Identify the possible benefits of adopting cloud solutions and services

4.2 Identify the possible challenges of adopting cloud solutions and services

4.3 Review and document, the impact of implementing a cloud delivery model

4.4 Provide feedback to the appropriate personnel

Evidence of the ability to:

collate the information on the organisation’s need for cloud technology

identify the key differences, and the performance, in cloud technology models

determine the most appropriate cloud computing solution for the business

provide feedback on the most appropriate cloud computing solution and service.

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:

identify the current technology trends, and directions, in information and communications technology (ICT)

identify the major industry technology standards used in cloud computing solutions and services

recognise the vendor product directions in cloud computing solutions and services

describe the current industry hardware and software products, and their general features, capabilities and application

describe the principles of cloud computing solutions and technologies.

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. Prepare to review cloud technology solutions and services

1.1 Identify the common terminology, characteristics, major industry technology standards and concepts of cloud computing solutions and services

1.2 Identify the major organisational roles affected by cloud computing solutions and services

1.3 Identify the key business requirements most suitable for transferring to cloud computing solutions and services

2. Identify the differences between cloud delivery models

2.1 Identify the characteristics associated with different cloud delivery models

2.2 Identify any other emerging cloud delivery models

2.3 Evaluate the advantages, and disadvantages, of combining different cloud delivery models

3. Review the performance of different types of cloud deployment models

3.1 Identify the characteristics associated with different cloud deployment models

3.2 Identify any other emerging cloud deployment models

3.3 Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages, of combining different deployment models

4. Evaluate the benefits and challenges of using cloud computing solutions and services

4.1 Identify the possible benefits of adopting cloud solutions and services

4.2 Identify the possible challenges of adopting cloud solutions and services

4.3 Review and document, the impact of implementing a cloud delivery model

4.4 Provide feedback to the appropriate personnel

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Identify the common terminology, characteristics, major industry technology standards and concepts of cloud computing solutions and services 
Identify the major organisational roles affected by cloud computing solutions and services 
Identify the key business requirements most suitable for transferring to cloud computing solutions and services 
Identify the characteristics associated with different cloud delivery models 
Identify any other emerging cloud delivery models 
Evaluate the advantages, and disadvantages, of combining different cloud delivery models 
Identify the characteristics associated with different cloud deployment models 
Identify any other emerging cloud deployment models 
Evaluate the advantages and disadvantages, of combining different deployment models 
Identify the possible benefits of adopting cloud solutions and services 
Identify the possible challenges of adopting cloud solutions and services 
Review and document, the impact of implementing a cloud delivery model 
Provide feedback to the appropriate personnel 

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