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ICTSAD506 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Produce a feasibility report

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTSAD506 - Produce a feasibility report
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to recommend the preferred scenario from a range of feasible options offered to the client.It applies to individuals who are responsible for researching, planning and designing solutions for complex information and communications technology (ICT) projects.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:

contributions to a feasibility report

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

financial modelling

business context

use of special purpose tools, equipment, materials and industry software packages.

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
  • Confirm client requirements to determine project scope and the problem context or opportunity faced by the business
  • Review documented client requirements, project scope, related problems and sources of information
  • Confirm requirements and scope with the client
       
Element: Examine and review alternatives
  • Ensure that future client requirements are considered
  • Research and document feasible solutions for client requirements
  • Ensure that the feasibility of each solution has been assessed, including constraints
       
Element: Prepare and publish feasibility report
  • Prepare a feasibility report
  • Ensure that the completed feasibility report covers client requirements, project scope and analysis of alternative scenarios
  • Confirm the recommendation of the preferred scenario
  • Present feasibility report to appropriate person for project approval
       


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. Confirm client requirements

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

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

1.3 Confirm requirements and scope with the client

2. Examine and review alternatives

2.1 Ensure that future client requirements are considered

2.2 Research and document feasible solutions for client requirements

2.3 Ensure that the feasibility of each solution has been assessed, including constraints

3. Prepare and publish feasibility report

3.1 Prepare a feasibility report

3.2 Ensure that the completed feasibility report covers client requirements, project scope and analysis of alternative scenarios

3.3 Confirm the recommendation of the preferred scenario

3.4 Present feasibility report to appropriate person for project approval

Evidence of the ability to:

review documentation and confirm client requirements for the project

confirm the scope with the client

document alternative solutions for the project

prepare a feasibility report ensuring it meets client 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:

describe the client business domain and list the client requirements

describe the role of stakeholders and the degree of stakeholder involvement in developing a feasibility report

list the system's current functionality and improvement options

outline TWO or more current industry systems development methodologies.

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. Confirm client requirements

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

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

1.3 Confirm requirements and scope with the client

2. Examine and review alternatives

2.1 Ensure that future client requirements are considered

2.2 Research and document feasible solutions for client requirements

2.3 Ensure that the feasibility of each solution has been assessed, including constraints

3. Prepare and publish feasibility report

3.1 Prepare a feasibility report

3.2 Ensure that the completed feasibility report covers client requirements, project scope and analysis of alternative scenarios

3.3 Confirm the recommendation of the preferred scenario

3.4 Present 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
Confirm client requirements to determine project scope and the problem context or opportunity faced by the business 
Review documented client requirements, project scope, related problems and sources of information 
Confirm requirements and scope with the client 
Ensure that future client requirements are considered 
Research and document feasible solutions for client requirements 
Ensure that the feasibility of each solution has been assessed, including constraints 
Prepare a feasibility report 
Ensure that the completed feasibility report covers client requirements, project scope and analysis of alternative scenarios 
Confirm the recommendation of the preferred scenario 
Present feasibility report to appropriate person for project approval 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ICTSAD506 - Produce a feasibility report
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