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ICTSUS602 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Establish a business case for sustainability and competitive advantage in ICT projects

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency ICTSUS602 - Establish a business case for sustainability and competitive advantage in ICT projects
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to seek business advantages by developing innovative and sustainable solutions in information and communications technology (ICT) project plans.It applies to individuals who prepare planning, cost-benefit analysis and return on investment for the implementation of sustainable schemes at the enterprise level and who work with high-level specialist training skills and knowledge in optical telecommunications and IT networks using internet protocol (IP) systems.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 telecommunications – sustainability field of work and include access to:

sites on which preparation of a business case for introducing or improving sustainability in an ICT project may be carried out

relevant legislation, standards, guidelines, reports, and equipment specifications and drawings

a range of workplace documentation and personnel information and resources, such as compliance obligations, organisational plans and work responsibilities.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
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 information for establishing a business case
  • Evaluate proposed ICT project to determine scope and potential of sustainability integration
  • Research appropriate sources of information relevant to project to prepare business case
  • Analyse and evaluate expected goals of project and relate business case to broader organisational goals
  • Identify and consult with stakeholders to plan and validate options
  • Identify and report on any assumptions and known constraints that can impact on project
       
Element: Produce business case for ICT sustainability project
  • Evaluate critical success factors to determine vital strategy for project to successfully implement sustainability and gain competitive advantage
  • Prepare cost-benefit analysis and estimate overall benefit obtained by introducing or improving sustainability in project
  • Prepare estimate of costs over appropriate time period and determine potential of return on investment (RoI)
  • Evaluate and analyse alternative options to determine benefits, disadvantages, costs and risks
       
Element: Produce business case documentation
  • Validate options with stakeholders and determine recommended option
  • Prepare implementation plan for recommended option for ICT project
  • Produce executive summary of proposal, including consequences of not implementing sustainability activity
       


Evidence Required

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Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

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

1. Prepare information for establishing a business case

1.1 Evaluate proposed ICT project to determine scope and potential of sustainability integration

1.2 Research appropriate sources of information relevant to project to prepare business case

1.3 Analyse and evaluate expected goals of project and relate business case to broader organisational goals

1.4 Identify and consult with stakeholders to plan and validate options

1.5 Identify and report on any assumptions and known constraints that can impact on project

2. Produce business case for ICT sustainability project

2.1 Evaluate critical success factors to determine vital strategy for project to successfully implement sustainability and gain competitive advantage

2.2 Prepare cost-benefit analysis and estimate overall benefit obtained by introducing or improving sustainability in project

2.3 Prepare estimate of costs over appropriate time period and determine potential of return on investment (RoI)

2.4 Evaluate and analyse alternative options to determine benefits, disadvantages, costs and risks

3. Produce business case documentation

3.1 Validate options with stakeholders and determine recommended option

3.2 Prepare implementation plan for recommended option for ICT project

3.3 Produce executive summary of proposal, including consequences of not implementing sustainability activity

Evidence of the ability to:

demonstrate a measurable improvement of a business through the implementation of a chosen strategy using benchmark indicators

communicate effectively with stakeholders on approaches to sustainability improvements, development and implementation, and contribute to resolution of disputes among stakeholders

use software systems for recording and filing documentation, measuring current usage, and interpreting all visual data and information

identify improvements and benchmarks against industry best practice by continuously reviewing and improving policies over time.

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:

summarise best practice approaches relevant to sustainability

discuss environmental and sustainability legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to the industry and organisation

describe equal employment opportunity, equity and diversity principles and work health and safety (WHS) implications of policy being developed

explain policy development processes and practices

outline principles, practices and available tools and techniques of sustainability management relevant to the information and communications technology (ICT) industry

elucidate quality assurance systems relevant to own organisation

discuss relevant industry competency

evaluate relevant organisational policies, procedures and protocols as they relate to sustainability

summarise relevant systems and procedures to aid in the achievement of workplace sustainability

explain how to calculate ICT power consumption

discuss energy consumption and energy audit methodology

summarise the environmental impacts of products, processes, systems and services.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

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

1. Prepare information for establishing a business case

1.1 Evaluate proposed ICT project to determine scope and potential of sustainability integration

1.2 Research appropriate sources of information relevant to project to prepare business case

1.3 Analyse and evaluate expected goals of project and relate business case to broader organisational goals

1.4 Identify and consult with stakeholders to plan and validate options

1.5 Identify and report on any assumptions and known constraints that can impact on project

2. Produce business case for ICT sustainability project

2.1 Evaluate critical success factors to determine vital strategy for project to successfully implement sustainability and gain competitive advantage

2.2 Prepare cost-benefit analysis and estimate overall benefit obtained by introducing or improving sustainability in project

2.3 Prepare estimate of costs over appropriate time period and determine potential of return on investment (RoI)

2.4 Evaluate and analyse alternative options to determine benefits, disadvantages, costs and risks

3. Produce business case documentation

3.1 Validate options with stakeholders and determine recommended option

3.2 Prepare implementation plan for recommended option for ICT project

3.3 Produce executive summary of proposal, including consequences of not implementing sustainability activity

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
Evaluate proposed ICT project to determine scope and potential of sustainability integration 
Research appropriate sources of information relevant to project to prepare business case 
Analyse and evaluate expected goals of project and relate business case to broader organisational goals 
Identify and consult with stakeholders to plan and validate options 
Identify and report on any assumptions and known constraints that can impact on project 
Evaluate critical success factors to determine vital strategy for project to successfully implement sustainability and gain competitive advantage 
Prepare cost-benefit analysis and estimate overall benefit obtained by introducing or improving sustainability in project 
Prepare estimate of costs over appropriate time period and determine potential of return on investment (RoI) 
Evaluate and analyse alternative options to determine benefits, disadvantages, costs and risks 
Validate options with stakeholders and determine recommended option 
Prepare implementation plan for recommended option for ICT project 
Produce executive summary of proposal, including consequences of not implementing sustainability activity 

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