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Evidence Guide: ICTSUS602 - Establish a business case for sustainability and competitive advantage in ICT projects

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ICTSUS602 - Establish a business case for sustainability and competitive advantage in ICT projects

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

Prepare information for establishing a business case

  1. Evaluate proposed ICT project to determine scope and potential of sustainability integration
  2. Research appropriate sources of information relevant to project to prepare business case
  3. Analyse and evaluate expected goals of project and relate business case to broader organisational goals
  4. Identify and consult with stakeholders to plan and validate options
  5. Identify and report on any assumptions and known constraints that can impact on project
Evaluate proposed ICT project to determine scope and potential of sustainability integration

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Research appropriate sources of information relevant to project to prepare business case

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Analyse and evaluate expected goals of project and relate business case to broader organisational goals

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Identify and consult with stakeholders to plan and validate options

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Identify and report on any assumptions and known constraints that can impact on project

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Produce business case for ICT sustainability project

  1. Evaluate critical success factors to determine vital strategy for project to successfully implement sustainability and gain competitive advantage
  2. Prepare cost-benefit analysis and estimate overall benefit obtained by introducing or improving sustainability in project
  3. Prepare estimate of costs over appropriate time period and determine potential of return on investment (RoI)
  4. Evaluate and analyse alternative options to determine benefits, disadvantages, costs and risks
Evaluate critical success factors to determine vital strategy for project to successfully implement sustainability and gain competitive advantage

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Prepare cost-benefit analysis and estimate overall benefit obtained by introducing or improving sustainability in project

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Prepare estimate of costs over appropriate time period and determine potential of return on investment (RoI)

Completed
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Evaluate and analyse alternative options to determine benefits, disadvantages, costs and risks

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Produce business case documentation

  1. Validate options with stakeholders and determine recommended option
  2. Prepare implementation plan for recommended option for ICT project
  3. Produce executive summary of proposal, including consequences of not implementing sustainability activity
Validate options with stakeholders and determine recommended option

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Prepare implementation plan for recommended option for ICT project

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Produce executive summary of proposal, including consequences of not implementing sustainability activity

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

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

1. Prepare information for establishing a business case

1.1 Evaluate proposed ICT project to determine scope and potential of sustainability integration

1.2 Research appropriate sources of information relevant to project to prepare business case

1.3 Analyse and evaluate expected goals of project and relate business case to broader organisational goals

1.4 Identify and consult with stakeholders to plan and validate options

1.5 Identify and report on any assumptions and known constraints that can impact on project

2. Produce business case for ICT sustainability project

2.1 Evaluate critical success factors to determine vital strategy for project to successfully implement sustainability and gain competitive advantage

2.2 Prepare cost-benefit analysis and estimate overall benefit obtained by introducing or improving sustainability in project

2.3 Prepare estimate of costs over appropriate time period and determine potential of return on investment (RoI)

2.4 Evaluate and analyse alternative options to determine benefits, disadvantages, costs and risks

3. Produce business case documentation

3.1 Validate options with stakeholders and determine recommended option

3.2 Prepare implementation plan for recommended option for ICT project

3.3 Produce executive summary of proposal, including consequences of not implementing sustainability activity

Required Skills and Knowledge

Elements

Performance Criteria

Elements describe the essential outcomes

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

1. Prepare information for establishing a business case

1.1 Evaluate proposed ICT project to determine scope and potential of sustainability integration

1.2 Research appropriate sources of information relevant to project to prepare business case

1.3 Analyse and evaluate expected goals of project and relate business case to broader organisational goals

1.4 Identify and consult with stakeholders to plan and validate options

1.5 Identify and report on any assumptions and known constraints that can impact on project

2. Produce business case for ICT sustainability project

2.1 Evaluate critical success factors to determine vital strategy for project to successfully implement sustainability and gain competitive advantage

2.2 Prepare cost-benefit analysis and estimate overall benefit obtained by introducing or improving sustainability in project

2.3 Prepare estimate of costs over appropriate time period and determine potential of return on investment (RoI)

2.4 Evaluate and analyse alternative options to determine benefits, disadvantages, costs and risks

3. Produce business case documentation

3.1 Validate options with stakeholders and determine recommended option

3.2 Prepare implementation plan for recommended option for ICT project

3.3 Produce executive summary of proposal, including consequences of not implementing sustainability activity

Evidence of the ability to:

demonstrate a measurable improvement of a business through the implementation of a chosen strategy using benchmark indicators

communicate effectively with stakeholders on approaches to sustainability improvements, development and implementation, and contribute to resolution of disputes among stakeholders

use software systems for recording and filing documentation, measuring current usage, and interpreting all visual data and information

identify improvements and benchmarks against industry best practice by continuously reviewing and improving policies over time.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

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

summarise best practice approaches relevant to sustainability

discuss environmental and sustainability legislation, regulations and codes of practice applicable to the industry and organisation

describe equal employment opportunity, equity and diversity principles and work health and safety (WHS) implications of policy being developed

explain policy development processes and practices

outline principles, practices and available tools and techniques of sustainability management relevant to the information and communications technology (ICT) industry

elucidate quality assurance systems relevant to own organisation

discuss relevant industry competency

evaluate relevant organisational policies, procedures and protocols as they relate to sustainability

summarise relevant systems and procedures to aid in the achievement of workplace sustainability

explain how to calculate ICT power consumption

discuss energy consumption and energy audit methodology

summarise the environmental impacts of products, processes, systems and services.