Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a cloud computing strategy for establishing cloud computing services as a key business enabler.
It applies to senior management, including strategic business analysts and chief information officers.
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. Analyse the existing business ICT system assets | 1.1 Review the business assets and identify the most appropriate for possible cloud deployment 1.2 Evaluate each asset’s risk tolerance to the business, for possible cloud deployment |
2. Select the most suitable deployment and/or delivery model for each asset | 2.1 Map each asset to potential cloud deployment models 2.2 Review and select the most relevant delivery model for each asset 2.3 Document the security risks to the business as a result of using the identified deployment and delivery models |
3. Develop a cloud implementation strategy | 3.1 Develop a cloud implementation plan, incorporating the most appropriate deployment and delivery models, in line with the enterprise requirements 3.2 Develop a costing for the technology requirements of the implementation proposal 3.3 Develop processes for the periodic review of the cloud service metrics, associated with the implementation proposal |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
analyse and document, the effectiveness of existing cloud computing deployment and delivery models
research the cloud computing options in the marketplace
develop a cloud computing implementation strategy that meets the enterprise needs.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
research and synthesise information to determine and document current business processes, and cloud service sources
define and employ coaching, mentoring and teamwork skills to ensure the support of cloud computing strategies as an ongoing initiative
investigate and analyse cloud computing concepts, processes and trends
synthesise the relevant enterprise policies and legislation that affect business operations, specifically privacy legislation
discriminate between the legal, ethical and security issues relating to cloud computing
evaluate organisational change-management theory and methods
determine the risk tolerance issues, as they relate to the development of cloud computing strategies
investigate and critically analyse, the methods of deploying cloud technology strategies
investigate and critically analyse, the security issues relevant to a business.
Assessment Conditions
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 general information and communications technology (ICT) industry, and include access to:
a workplace of sufficient complexity, to enable the required level of analysis to be carried out in relation to current business processes, and possible future cloud computing solutions
relevant enterprise strategic documentation, including:
strategic planning
financial
ICT infrastructure
enterprise objectives and policies.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
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, 1.2, 2.2 | Organises, evaluates and critiques ideas and information from a range of complex texts |
Writing | 2.1, 2.3, 3.1 | Prepares documentation expressing ideas, explores complex issues and is constructed logically, succinctly and accurately |
Numeracy | 3.2 | Analyses and synthesises highly embedded mathematical information in a broad range of tasks and texts |
Navigate the world of work | 3.1 | Develops and implements strategies that ensures that the organisational policies, procedures and regulatory requirements are being met |
Get the work done | 3.1, 3.3 | Plans strategic priorities and outcomes within a flexible, efficient and effective context, in a diverse environment exposed to competing demands Identifies the key factors that impact on decisions and their outcomes, drawing on experience, competing priorities, and decision-making strategies, where appropriate Uses digital technologies to manage business operations and actively investigates new technologies, for strategic and operational purposes |
Sectors
General ICT