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

TLIK5006 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Evaluate software requirements and hardware enhancements

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency TLIK5006 - Evaluate software requirements and hardware enhancements
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to evaluate software requirements and hardware enhancements in accordance with relevant regulations, standards and codes of practice and workplace procedures. It includes analysing requirements for improved computer applications, evaluating relevant software, investigating appropriate hardware enhancements, implementing system improvements and measuring systemic improvement.Work is under general guidance on progress and outcomes. It requires discretion and judgement for self and others in planning and using resources, services and processes to achieve required outcomes.The unit generally applies to those with responsibility for resource coordination and allocation, and who lead individuals or teams.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.

As a minimum, assessors must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations, current at the time of assessment.

As a minimum, assessment must satisfy applicable regulatory requirements, which include requirements in the Standards for Registered Training Organisations, current at the time of assessment.

Assessment must occur in workplace operational situations where it is appropriate to do so; where this is not appropriate, assessment must occur in simulated workplace operational situations that replicate workplace conditions.

Assessment processes and techniques must be appropriate to the language, literacy and numeracy requirements of the work being performed and the needs of the candidate.

Resources for assessment include:

a range of relevant exercises, case studies and/or other simulations

relevant and appropriate materials, tools, equipment and personal protective equipment currently used in industry

applicable documentation including workplace procedures, regulations, codes of practice and operation manuals.

Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field K ‒ Technology
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: Analyse requirements for improved computer applications
       
Element: Current aspects of business operations requiring improved computer technology are identified
       
Element: Purpose and requirements of improved computer management systems are identified
       
Element: Personnel are consulted for expert advice for potential matches of computer applications to required site operation improvements
       
Element: Evaluate software
       
Element: Potential software programs are evaluated to meet workplace requirements
       
Element: Software applications are investigated for effectiveness to own operation including degree of flexibility, customisation and integration potential
       
Element: Selected option is circulated to appropriate personnel for verification
       
Element: Level of technical support is assessed
       
Element: Software application selection is made
       
Element: Investigate hardware enhancements
       
Element: Hardware systems are evaluated for compatibility with selected software and workplace operations
       
Element: Potential immediate and long-term risks/problems with hardware are identified and assessed
       
Element: Recommendations are drafted and circulated for comment
       
Element: Final recommendations on suitable hardware are made
       
Element: Implement system improvement
       
Element: Selected hardware and software enhancements are implemented
       
Element: Training is provided to potential users of the technology
       
Element: Implementation of hardware and software is monitored
       
Element: Measure systemic improvement
       
Element: Methods of measuring system performance are identified
       
Element: Software and hardware performance is evaluated
       
Element: System refinements or improvements are determined and implemented
       
Element: System performance is documented and reported to appropriate personnel
       


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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Analyse requirements for improved computer applications

1.1

Current aspects of business operations requiring improved computer technology are identified

1.2

Purpose and requirements of improved computer management systems are identified

1.3

Personnel are consulted for expert advice for potential matches of computer applications to required site operation improvements

2

Evaluate software

2.1

Potential software programs are evaluated to meet workplace requirements

2.2

Software applications are investigated for effectiveness to own operation including degree of flexibility, customisation and integration potential

2.3

Selected option is circulated to appropriate personnel for verification

2.4

Level of technical support is assessed

2.5

Software application selection is made

3

Investigate hardware enhancements

3.1

Hardware systems are evaluated for compatibility with selected software and workplace operations

3.2

Potential immediate and long-term risks/problems with hardware are identified and assessed

3.3

Recommendations are drafted and circulated for comment

3.4

Final recommendations on suitable hardware are made

4

Implement system improvement

4.1

Selected hardware and software enhancements are implemented

4.2

Training is provided to potential users of the technology

4.3

Implementation of hardware and software is monitored

5

Measure systemic improvement

5.1

Methods of measuring system performance are identified

5.2

Software and hardware performance is evaluated

5.3

System refinements or improvements are determined and implemented

5.4

System performance is documented and reported to appropriate personnel

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least one occasion and include:

applying relevant legislation and workplace procedures

communicating effectively with others when evaluating software requirements and hardware enhancements

completing documentation related to evaluating software requirements and hardware enhancements

interpreting and following operational instructions and prioritising work

measuring operational performance improvements resulting from changes to computer technology

modifying activities to cater for variations in workplace contexts and environment

monitoring work activities in terms of planned schedule

operating and adapting to differences in equipment in accordance with standard operating procedures

operating electronic communications equipment to required protocol

planning and organising activities

providing leadership and working collaboratively with others when evaluating software requirements and hardware enhancements

reading and interpreting instructions, procedures, specifications, technical data and manuals relevant to evaluating software requirements and hardware enhancements

selecting and applying appropriate software, technology, information systems and procedures

working systematically with required attention to detail without injury to self or others, or damage to goods or equipment.

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

application of relevant Australian standards

application of current competencies within functional activity

computer equipment and software applications, capacities and configurations

focus of operation of computing systems, software and hardware resources, management and workplace operating systems

problems that may occur when evaluating software requirements and hardware enhancements and action that can be taken to resolve or report these problems

relevant regulations, codes of practice and legislative requirements for evaluating software requirements and hardware enhancements

relevant workplace documentation procedures

resource availability including the competencies of individuals in the team or group

risks and hazards related to evaluating software requirements and hardware enhancements, and ways of controlling the risks involved

workplace procedures for evaluating software requirements and hardware enhancements.


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.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Analyse requirements for improved computer applications

1.1

Current aspects of business operations requiring improved computer technology are identified

1.2

Purpose and requirements of improved computer management systems are identified

1.3

Personnel are consulted for expert advice for potential matches of computer applications to required site operation improvements

2

Evaluate software

2.1

Potential software programs are evaluated to meet workplace requirements

2.2

Software applications are investigated for effectiveness to own operation including degree of flexibility, customisation and integration potential

2.3

Selected option is circulated to appropriate personnel for verification

2.4

Level of technical support is assessed

2.5

Software application selection is made

3

Investigate hardware enhancements

3.1

Hardware systems are evaluated for compatibility with selected software and workplace operations

3.2

Potential immediate and long-term risks/problems with hardware are identified and assessed

3.3

Recommendations are drafted and circulated for comment

3.4

Final recommendations on suitable hardware are made

4

Implement system improvement

4.1

Selected hardware and software enhancements are implemented

4.2

Training is provided to potential users of the technology

4.3

Implementation of hardware and software is monitored

5

Measure systemic improvement

5.1

Methods of measuring system performance are identified

5.2

Software and hardware performance is evaluated

5.3

System refinements or improvements are determined and implemented

5.4

System performance is documented and reported to appropriate personnel

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Non-essential conditions can be found in the Companion Volume Implementation Guide.

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
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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