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

Formats and tools

Unit Description
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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 ICTSUS6234A, 'Establish a business case for sustainability and competitive advantage in ICT projects'.
Google Links
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Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare information for establishing a business case

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

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

1.3. Analyse and evaluate the expectedgoals of the project and relate the 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 the project

2. Produce the Business Case for the ICT sustainability project

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

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

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

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

3. Produce business case documentations

3.1. Validate the options with stakeholders and determine the recommended option

3.2. Prepare an implementation plan for the recommended option for the ICT project

3.3. Produce an executive summary of the proposal including the consequences of not implementing the sustainability activity


Qualifications and Skillsets

ICTSUS6234A appears in the following qualifications:

  • ICT60210 - Advanced Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering
  • ICT60110 - Advanced Diploma of Optical Networks
  • ICA50411 - Diploma of Information Technology Networking
  • ICA50311 - Diploma of Information Technology Systems Administration
  • ICA60211 - Advanced Diploma of Network Security

And the skillsets: