Match IT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver ICAICT511A, 'Match IT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Match IT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Evaluate current business strategy

1.1 Analyse the current strategic plan of the organisation to understand the industry environment and current organisational goals

1.2 Compare information related to current operational practices and the strategic plan to determine possible IT gaps and improvement opportunities

1.3 Report information regarding the effect of IT developments to an appropriate person

2. Evaluate effect of changes

2.1 Review information on current IT systems supported by the organisation

2.2 Compare and document advantages and disadvantages of current and proposed IT systems

2.3 Determine the objectives and implications of introducing changes

2.4 Document findings and forward to appropriate person for feedback

3. Develop action plans

3.1 Develop plans to implement proposed changes, according to organisational policy and procedures

3.2 Document action plans, ensuring that standards, targets and implementation methods are detailed

3.3 Forward documentation to appropriate person for feedback and approval


Qualifications and Skillsets

ICAICT511A appears in the following qualifications:

  • ICA50211 - Diploma of Digital and Interactive Games
  • ICA50411 - Diploma of Information Technology Networking
  • ICA50911 - Diploma of Digital Media Technologies
  • ICA50511 - Diploma of Database Design and Development
  • ICA50111 - Diploma of Information Technology
  • ICA50711 - Diploma of Software Development
  • ICA50611 - Diploma of Website Development
  • ICA50311 - Diploma of Information Technology Systems Administration
  • ICA50811 - Diploma of Systems Analysis and Design
  • BSB51413 - Diploma of Project Management