Application
This unit defines the skills, knowledge and outcomes required to implement digital solutions into organisational processes and practices. It covers identifying and evaluating opportunities, accessing technological expertise, and managing the changes associated with new technology.
It applies to leaders and managers where the application of digital solutions can improve workplace innovation and productivity.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Identify trends in digital applications | 1.1 Review digital applications and developments and related regulatory requirements relevant to the work context and industry 1.2 Consult with technology experts to identify suitable applications 1.3 Undertake cost-benefit analysis to qualify suitability of new or improved digital applications 1.4 Document risks, opportunities and barriers to implementation |
2. Evaluate opportunities for new digital applications | 2.1 Select and review processes, plans and practices to identify potential to integrate new digital solutions 2.2 Consult with others in the enterprise to identify flow on impacts 2.3 Work with technology specialists and others to identify proven intervention methods 2.4 Trial and evaluate proposed changes in line with enterprise risk policy and select options to progress |
3. Implement digital solutions | 3.1 Prepare new or revised procedure and process documentation 3.2 Prepare change plan and train personnel 3.3 Regularly monitor and adjust new applications as needed 3.4 Maintain data on new or revised practices |
4. Evaluate solutions | 4.1 Analyse implementation data to identify trends 4.2 Compare findings against expected benefits and productivity improvements 4.3 Document and recommend additional digital applications relevant to the workplace and industry |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.1, 2.1, 4.1, 4.2 | Sources, analyses and interprets textual information, including technical data, in the context of organisational strategy and compliance requirements to make comparisons and identify trends |
Writing | 1.4, 3.1, 3.2, 4.3 | Develops texts dealing with complex concepts using specialised and detailed language to convey explicit information, requirements and recommendations in accordance with organisational requirements |
Oral Communication | 1.2, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2 | Presents information and seeks advice using language and features appropriate to audience |
Numeracy | 1.3 | Selects and uses familiar mathematical techniques to calculate costs and to conduct cost benefit analyses |
Navigate the world of work | 1.1, 2.4, 3.1, 3.3 | Understands and adheres to legislative requirements and contributes to the development of organisational policy |
Interact with others | 1.2, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2 | Cooperates and consults with others to identify options to support strategy |
Get the work done | 1.1, 1.3, 2.1, 2.4, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3 | Plans and implements tasks required to implement digital solutions Collects and analyses data to decide on effectiveness of practices and to determine risk Actively identifies digital systems, devices and applications with potential to meet current and/or future needs |
Sectors
Management and Leadership - Management