This unit specifies the skills and knowledge required to use 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.

This unit applies to those working in an enterprise architecture practice for Defence but may be applicable to anyone in this field.

The skills and knowledge described in this unit must be applied within the legislative, regulatory and policy environment in which they are carried out. Organisational policies and procedures must be consulted and adhered to.

Persons undertaking this unit work autonomously and perform sophisticated tasks in familiar contexts.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

ELEMENTS

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1

Measure conformity with enterprise architecture framework

1.1

Apply compliance business process

1.2

Use compliance matrix to measure conformity with established enterprise architecture framework

1.3

Assist staff to complete matrix in accordance with operational requirements

1.4

Resolve emerging difficulties

2

Verify compliance

2.1

Map compliance matrix results against enterprise architecture framework

2.2

Analyse and verify degree of compliance with enterprise architecture framework

2.3

Identify and document areas of non-compliance

3

Act on compliance results

3.1

Prepare compliance documentation in accordance with organisational procedures

3.2

Report results of compliance matrix audit

3.3

Prepare and present recommendations to improve compliance

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 two occasions and include:

applying information management relating to enterprise architecture

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

demonstrating compliance with enterprise architecture framework

reporting on compliance requiring clear well-supported recommendations

undertaking analysis in the context of enterprise architecture.

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:

critical points and criteria for compliance

equal employment opportunity, equity and diversity principles

legislation, regulations, policies, procedures and guidelines relating to enterprise architecture, including work health and safety legislation

principles of process auditing

relevant business processes including:

applications

data

information

information technology

infrastructure

management

security

technology

scope and structure of organisation’s enterprise architecture framework.

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

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.

Resources for assessment must include access to:

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

relevant and appropriate legislation, policy, procedures and protocols relating to enterprise architecture currently used in industry

capacity for extended observation of the compliance verification process

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

Foundation skills essential to performance are explicit in the performance criteria of this unit of competency.

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

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

Not applicable.

Enterprise Architecture Practice