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This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 1.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Review client’s business domain

1.1 Research organisational service standards, values and culture to understand the organisational environment

1.2 Investigate and document the goods and services provided by the organisation

1.3 Review current service level agreements (SLAs) if appropriate

2. Develop new business with client

2.1 Research client service needs and preferred level of service

2.2 Research opportunities for new business with client

2.3 Develop draft proposals to cover these new initiatives

3. Negotiate new business initiatives

3.1 Conduct a session with the client to present the new opportunities

3.2 Present proposals to the client in a clear, concise and comprehensive manner

3.3 Present proposed cost and timeframes to the client

3.4 Negotiate terms with the client and record alterations if required

3.5 Clarify areas of uncertainty or disagreement

3.6 Document agreement negotiated with the client

4. Monitor, adjust and implement procedures to maintain client focus

4.1 Assess progress in achieving new client initiatives

4.2 Gather client feedback to improve the proposals

4.3 Adjust service provided to the client based on client feedback and in line with organisational guidelines

4.4 Document changes to new provisions

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1-1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 4.1, 4.2

• Identifies, analyses and evaluates a range of complex information to identify relevant and key information

Writing

2.3, 3.6, 4.4

• Uses plain English, appropriate grammatical structures and specialised terminology, diagrams and flow charts, logical document structures and formatting relevant to the job role and organisation to record document proposals and agreements

Oral Communication

1.1-1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1-3.5, 4.1, 4.2

• Uses open questioning and effective listening techniques to elicit information, clarify requirements and conduct effective negotiations
• Uses appropriate vocabulary, grammatical structure, voice tone, body language and reflective responses to build business relationships and present proposals

Numeracy

1.2, 1.3, 2.3, 3.3-3.5, 4.3, 4.4

• Interprets numerical information and applies mathematical calculations and financial functions relating to time durations and projected costs

Navigate the world of work

1.3, 4.3

• Recognises and responds to both explicit and implicit protocols within familiar work contexts and appreciates the importance of identifying and responding to organisational procedures

Interact with others

3.1, 3.2, 3.4

• Invests considerable time and energy in building and maintaining effective working relationships within and beyond immediate work context, recognising and intuitively responding to the subtle and complex mix of factors at play in every interaction

Get the work done

1.1, 1.2, 2.1-2.3, 4.1

• Takes responsibility for defining key aspects of own workload, balancing own needs and priorities with new opportunities
• Makes decisions quickly and intuitively in familiar situations requiring immediate attention, drawing on past experience to identify key variables, consider possible implications of different courses of action and determine the best course of action
• Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of principles, concepts, language and practices associated with the digital world
• Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of expectations, social protocols and online etiquette, intuitively selecting the appropriate channel, content and tone for diverse purposes and audiences

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Comments 

Equivalence status 

ICTICT608 Interact with clients on a business level

ICAICT608A Interact with clients on a business level

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 1.0.