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ICTSAD401 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop and present feasibility reports

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency ICTSAD401 - Develop and present feasibility reports
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to research and analyse potential system solutions and present a feasibility report to the client.It applies to individuals required to investigate potential solutions within the context of an information and communications technology (ICT) project.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 systems analysis and design field of work, and include access to:

client requirements

report writing template

client expectations brief

information on a range of information and communications technology (ICT) business solutions

future organisational business processes

budgets for scenarios

outcomes of the business analysis process.

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: Confirm client requirements
  • Analyse client requirements to determine project scope and the problem or opportunity faced by the business
  • Document client requirements, project scope, related problems and sources of information
  • Confirm requirements and scope with the client
       
Element: Develop high-level alternative scenarios
  • Compare future client requirements with current requirements
  • Develop and document feasible solutions for client requirements
  • Explore and document the feasibility of each solution
  • Examine alternatives against project constraints
       
Element: Prepare and publish feasibility report
  • Develop a feasibility report that describes client requirements and project scope, analyses alternative scenarios, and provides recommendations
  • Submit feasibility report to appropriate person for project approval
       


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. Confirm client requirements

1.1 Analyse client requirements to determine project scope and the problem or opportunity faced by the business

1.2 Document client requirements, project scope, related problems and sources of information

1.3 Confirm requirements and scope with the client

2. Develop high-level alternative scenarios

2.1 Compare future client requirements with current requirements

2.2 Develop and document feasible solutions for client requirements

2.3 Explore and document the feasibility of each solution

2.4 Examine alternatives against project constraints

3. Prepare and publish feasibility report

3.1 Develop a feasibility report that describes client requirements and project scope, analyses alternative scenarios, and provides recommendations

3.2 Submit feasibility report to appropriate person for project approval

Evidence of the ability to:

identify and confirm services required

document the project scope

develop solutions to client’s requirements that fit within the constraints

document the feasibility report according to requirements.

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:

explain the client business domain

outline the system's current functionality

explain the role of stakeholders and the degree of stakeholder involvement

describe and compare TWO or more current industry systems development methodologies.

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. Confirm client requirements

1.1 Analyse client requirements to determine project scope and the problem or opportunity faced by the business

1.2 Document client requirements, project scope, related problems and sources of information

1.3 Confirm requirements and scope with the client

2. Develop high-level alternative scenarios

2.1 Compare future client requirements with current requirements

2.2 Develop and document feasible solutions for client requirements

2.3 Explore and document the feasibility of each solution

2.4 Examine alternatives against project constraints

3. Prepare and publish feasibility report

3.1 Develop a feasibility report that describes client requirements and project scope, analyses alternative scenarios, and provides recommendations

3.2 Submit feasibility report to appropriate person for project approval

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
Analyse client requirements to determine project scope and the problem or opportunity faced by the business 
Document client requirements, project scope, related problems and sources of information 
Confirm requirements and scope with the client 
Compare future client requirements with current requirements 
Develop and document feasible solutions for client requirements 
Explore and document the feasibility of each solution 
Examine alternatives against project constraints 
Develop a feasibility report that describes client requirements and project scope, analyses alternative scenarios, and provides recommendations 
Submit feasibility report to appropriate person for project approval 

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