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Evidence Guide: ICTSAS404 - Acquire ICT system components

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ICTSAS404 - Acquire ICT system components

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Confirm system components for acquisition

  1. Confirm client requirements, including software and operating system requirements
  2. Review technical papers and recommendations that identify required hardware and software components
  3. Review and clearly identify system components
  4. Assess and determine the fit with existing technology by consulting with system developer
  5. Identify and determine the best and current technology fit for each purpose by consulting with system developer
  6. Develop a list of required system components with specifications and possible suppliers
Confirm client requirements, including software and operating system requirements

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Review technical papers and recommendations that identify required hardware and software components

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Review and clearly identify system components

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Assess and determine the fit with existing technology by consulting with system developer

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Identify and determine the best and current technology fit for each purpose by consulting with system developer

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Develop a list of required system components with specifications and possible suppliers

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Agree on methods of component acquisition

  1. 2.1 Identify and assess the client organisation's preferred acquisition methods and policies
  2. Evaluate acquisition methods and alternatives for required hardware and software components against required service levels, cost constraints, geographic constraints and user preferences
  3. Discuss and agree acquisition method with client
  4. Inform users and other stakeholders of acquisition method
2.1 Identify and assess the client organisation's preferred acquisition methods and policies

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Evaluate acquisition methods and alternatives for required hardware and software components against required service levels, cost constraints, geographic constraints and user preferences

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Discuss and agree acquisition method with client

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Inform users and other stakeholders of acquisition method

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Confirm system components for acquisition

1.1 Confirm client requirements, including software and operating system requirements

1.2 Review technical papers and recommendations that identify required hardware and software components

1.3 Review and clearly identify system components

1.4 Assess and determine the fit with existing technology by consulting with system developer

1.5 Identify and determine the best and current technology fit for each purpose by consulting with system developer

1.6 Develop a list of required system components with specifications and possible suppliers

2. Agree on methods of component acquisition

2.1 Identify and assess the client organisation's preferred acquisition methods and policies

2.2 Evaluate acquisition methods and alternatives for required hardware and software components against required service levels, cost constraints, geographic constraints and user preferences

2.3 Discuss and agree acquisition method with client

2.4 Inform users and other stakeholders of acquisition method

Required Skills and Knowledge

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Confirm system components for acquisition

1.1 Confirm client requirements, including software and operating system requirements

1.2 Review technical papers and recommendations that identify required hardware and software components

1.3 Review and clearly identify system components

1.4 Assess and determine the fit with existing technology by consulting with system developer

1.5 Identify and determine the best and current technology fit for each purpose by consulting with system developer

1.6 Develop a list of required system components with specifications and possible suppliers

2. Agree on methods of component acquisition

2.1 Identify and assess the client organisation's preferred acquisition methods and policies

2.2 Evaluate acquisition methods and alternatives for required hardware and software components against required service levels, cost constraints, geographic constraints and user preferences

2.3 Discuss and agree acquisition method with client

2.4 Inform users and other stakeholders of acquisition method

Evidence of the ability to:

identify and confirm correct system components

follow procurement procedures to purchase components

fulfil technical and business requirements

communicate with client and other stakeholders.

Note: Evidence must be provided for at least TWO systems.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

compare and contrast the key features of current industry accepted hardware and software products

compare and contrast financial management options, including leasing arrangement

identify information gathering techniques

analyse risk management in relation to information and communications technology (ICT) component use and items procured

outline quality assurance practices in relation to identifying and acquiring ICT system components

discuss the client business domain

research vendor product directions

describe organisational procurement procedures.