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Release 2

This version released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 2.0.

Version created to clarify intent of unit

Release 1

This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package 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 computing needs in the business

1.1 Review current computing resources and use, and document according to business requirements

1.2 Identify and discuss future computing needs and potential improvements to business operations with relevant people

1.3 Collate information collected in review, and summarise business computing needs

2. Investigate cloud computing services to meet business needs

2.1 Research fundamentals of cloud computing, types of services offered, and their costs

2.2 Seek assistance from specialist advisors as required, to determine relevant cloud computing services

2.3 Undertake basic cost-benefit analysis for introducing cloud computing

2.4 Identify potential opportunities and risks associated with introducing cloud computing

2.5 Prepare a business case for implementing cloud computing services or other required changes, and seek approval where required

3. Develop a plan to introduce cloud computing

3.1 Prioritise introduction of cloud computing, including short-term and longer-term goals

3.2 Prepare a budget catering for short and long-term priorities, following business format and requirements

3.3 Independently or through services of a specialist advisor, outline steps and activities required to introduce cloud computing into the business

4. Support implementation of the plan

4.1 Communicate and promote key features of the plan to others

4.2 Organise training and coaching to maximise cloud computing potential

4.3 Encourage and support individuals and work groups to become more efficient using cloud computing

Skill 

Performance 

Criteria 

Description 

Learning

4.2

• Actively reinforces workplace learning by encouraging personnel to expand their computing knowledge

Reading

1.1, 2.1

• Organises, evaluates and critiques information from a wide variety of textual material

Writing

1.1, 1.3, 2.5, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1

• Develops material for a specific audience using clear language and workplace conventions to convey explicit information, requirements and recommendations

Numeracy

2.1, 2.3, 3.2

• Analyses numerical information to plan business budgets and analyse and compare IT data

Oral communication

1.2, 2.5, 4.1

• Uses appropriate, detailed and clear language to address key personnel and disseminate information
• Uses listening and questioning skills to confirm understanding of requirements

Navigate the world of work

1.1, 1.3, 3.2

• Appreciates implications of legal and regulatory responsibilities related to own work
• Adheres to organisational policies and procedures and considers own role for its contribution to broader workplace goals

Interact with others

1.2, 2.2, 3.3, 4.3

• Collaborates with others to achieve joint outcomes, playing an active role in facilitating effective group interaction, influencing direction and taking a leadership role on occasion
• May seek expert guidance of others in specific areas

Get the work done

1.2, 1.3, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1

• Applies formal processes when planning more complex/unfamiliar tasks and producing plans with logically sequenced steps
• Applies problem-solving processes when tackling an unfamiliar problem, breaking complex issues into manageable parts and identifying and evaluating several options for action
• Uses both formal and informal processes to monitor implementation of solutions and reflect on outcomes for future improvements
• Reflects on ways digital systems and tools are used, or could be used, to achieve work goals, and begins to recognise strategic and operational applications

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BSBSMB412 Introduce cloud computing into business operations Release 2

BSBSMB412 Introduce cloud computing into business operations Release 1

Updated to clarify intent

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Comments 

Release 2

This version released with BSB Business Services Training Package Version 2.0.

Version created to clarify intent of unit

Release 1

This version first released with BSB Business Services Training Package Training Package Version 1.0.