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

ICTTEN516 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Produce technical solutions from business specifications

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency ICTTEN516 - Produce technical solutions from business specifications
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to compile and evaluate business specifications from a client and produce viable business solutions.It applies to individuals who carry out network design and implementation of practical technical solutions of information and communication technology (ICT) networks. They are employed by telecommunications and information technology networking provisioning companies specialising in integrating converging and emerging technologies of ICT networks.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 networks engineering field of work and include access to:

client functional requirements

business specifications

database software

simulation software

organisational guidelines

network and computer layouts

site design software and hardware

information on a range of ICT business solutions.

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 to produce technical solutions from business specifications
  • Obtain business requirements and business specifications for the client from appropriate person
  • Research and identify the client’s business model
  • Determine technical specifications for the business
  • Clarify and confirm the business problem and key stakeholders’ requirements with stakeholders
       
Element: Evaluate the impact of the technical requirements
  • Review and assess business problems, opportunities and objectives
  • Determine technical requirements in respect of input and output, interface, process flow or quality requirements
  • Analyse hardware, software and network requirements
  • Build business platform based on software solutions
  • Investigate processes to be changed by the business solution
  • Produce an evaluation document on the impact of the technical requirements on the business
       
Element: Produce technical business solutions
  • Develop technical solutions in response to problems and business requirements
  • Determine costs involved to implement the technical business solution
  • Investigate a range of supplier products to determine which one best meets technical requirements
  • Produce a report on the technical solutions addressing the business specifications and recommendations against business requirements
       
Element: Document and validate agreed solutions
  • Forward technical requirements and solution overview to appropriate person for feedback
  • Analyse feedback and incorporate change as required
  • Document changes and distribute to appropriate person
  • Obtain sign-off on final business solution
       


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. Prepare to produce technical solutions from business specifications

1.1 Obtain business requirements and business specifications for the client from appropriate person

1.2 Research and identify the client’s business model

1.3 Determine technical specifications for the business

1.4 Clarify and confirm the business problem and key stakeholders’ requirements with stakeholders

2. Evaluate the impact of the technical requirements

2.1 Review and assess business problems, opportunities and objectives

2.2 Determine technical requirements in respect of input and output, interface, process flow or quality requirements

2.3 Analyse hardware, software and network requirements

2.4 Build business platform based on software solutions

2.5 Investigate processes to be changed by the business solution

2.6 Produce an evaluation document on the impact of the technical requirements on the business

3. Produce technical business solutions

3.1 Develop technical solutions in response to problems and business requirements

3.2 Determine costs involved to implement the technical business solution

3.3 Investigate a range of supplier products to determine which one best meets technical requirements

3.4 Produce a report on the technical solutions addressing the business specifications and recommendations against business requirements

4. Document and validate agreed solutions

4.1 Forward technical requirements and solution overview to appropriate person for feedback

4.2 Analyse feedback and incorporate change as required

4.3 Document changes and distribute to appropriate person

4.4 Obtain sign-off on final business solution

Evidence of ability to:

adapt technologies for required technical solutions

use site design software and hardware

evaluate client specifications against accepted industry practices

develop technical solutions from business specifications

document information that can be shared between businesses

apply design concepts to business solutions

document technical reports

make recommendations and offer optimum design solutions.

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, business function and organisation

explain compatibility issues and resolution procedures

outline configuration of internet protocol (IP) networks

describe common desktop applications and operating systems

explain how to document technical specifications

summarise security protocols, standards and data encryption

explain the role of the following technologies in business systems:

network topologies

network protocols and operating systems

radio frequency (RF) networks

optical networks

mobile cellular networks

core networks

access networks

radio frequency identification.

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. Prepare to produce technical solutions from business specifications

1.1 Obtain business requirements and business specifications for the client from appropriate person

1.2 Research and identify the client’s business model

1.3 Determine technical specifications for the business

1.4 Clarify and confirm the business problem and key stakeholders’ requirements with stakeholders

2. Evaluate the impact of the technical requirements

2.1 Review and assess business problems, opportunities and objectives

2.2 Determine technical requirements in respect of input and output, interface, process flow or quality requirements

2.3 Analyse hardware, software and network requirements

2.4 Build business platform based on software solutions

2.5 Investigate processes to be changed by the business solution

2.6 Produce an evaluation document on the impact of the technical requirements on the business

3. Produce technical business solutions

3.1 Develop technical solutions in response to problems and business requirements

3.2 Determine costs involved to implement the technical business solution

3.3 Investigate a range of supplier products to determine which one best meets technical requirements

3.4 Produce a report on the technical solutions addressing the business specifications and recommendations against business requirements

4. Document and validate agreed solutions

4.1 Forward technical requirements and solution overview to appropriate person for feedback

4.2 Analyse feedback and incorporate change as required

4.3 Document changes and distribute to appropriate person

4.4 Obtain sign-off on final business solution

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
Obtain business requirements and business specifications for the client from appropriate person 
Research and identify the client’s business model 
Determine technical specifications for the business 
Clarify and confirm the business problem and key stakeholders’ requirements with stakeholders 
Review and assess business problems, opportunities and objectives 
Determine technical requirements in respect of input and output, interface, process flow or quality requirements 
Analyse hardware, software and network requirements 
Build business platform based on software solutions 
Investigate processes to be changed by the business solution 
Produce an evaluation document on the impact of the technical requirements on the business 
Develop technical solutions in response to problems and business requirements 
Determine costs involved to implement the technical business solution 
Investigate a range of supplier products to determine which one best meets technical requirements 
Produce a report on the technical solutions addressing the business specifications and recommendations against business requirements 
Forward technical requirements and solution overview to appropriate person for feedback 
Analyse feedback and incorporate change as required 
Document changes and distribute to appropriate person 
Obtain sign-off on final business solution 

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