DEFEA002 - Demonstrate compliance with an enterprise architecture framework

DEFEA002
Demonstrate compliance with an enterprise architecture framework

This unit covers use of a compliance matrix to demonstrate that an organisation is operating within an established enterprise architecture framework. It includes measuring conformity with the framework, verifying compliance, and acting on compliance results. No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. In a Defence context, this means that there is no civilian need to hold this unit in order to meet licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements.

Application

In practice, demonstrating compliance with an enterprise architecture framework may overlap with other generalist or specialist public sector work activities such as acting ethically and complying with legislation.

All aspects of the unit must be carried out in adherence to legislation, relevant standards, and organisational policy, procedure, and guidelines.

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
1. Measure conformity with enterprise architecture framework	1.1 Compliance business process is applied. 1.2 Compliance matrix is used to measure conformity with established enterprise architecture framework. 1.3 Staff are assisted to complete matrix accurately. 1.4 Emerging difficulties are resolved.
2. Verify compliance	2.1 Compliance matrix results are mapped against enterprise architecture framework. 2.2 Degree of compliance with enterprise architecture framework is verified. 2.3 Areas of non-compliance are identified and recorded.
3. Act on compliance results	3.1 Compliance documentation is prepared in accordance with organisational procedures. 3.2 Results of compliance matrix audit are reported. 3.3 Recommendations to improve compliance are prepared and presented.

Required Skills

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

applying legislation, regulations and policies relating to enterprise architecture

undertaking analysis in the context of enterprise architecture

applying information management relating to enterprise architecture

reporting on compliance requiring clear well-supported recommendations

responding to diversity, including gender and disability

applying procedures relating to work health and safety and environment in the context of enterprise architecture

Required Knowledge

legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to enterprise architecture

scope and structure of organisation’s enterprise architecture framework

critical points and criteria for compliance

equal employment opportunity, equity and diversity principles

public sector legislation such as work health and safety and environment in the context of enterprise architecture

Evidence Required

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Assessment must confirm the ability to:

demonstrate compliance with an enterprise architecture framework in a range of (2 or more) contexts (or occasions, over time)

Consistency in performance

Evidence must be gathered over time in a range of contexts to ensure the person can achieve the unit outcome and apply the competency in different situations or environments

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment

legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to enterprise architecture

capacity for extended observation of the compliance verification process

case studies and workplace scenarios to capture the range of situations likely to be encountered when demonstrating compliance with an enterprise architecture framework

Range Statement

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Business processes may include:

applications

data

information

information technology

infrastructure

management

security

technology

Sectors

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Licensing Information

Not applicable.