Modification History
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Release 1 |
This Unit first released with ICA11 Information and Communications Technology Training Package version 1.0 |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to interact with clients at a management level.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to management personnel in a range of information and communications technology (ICT) areas who are responsible for maintaining client relationships.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 the terms with the client and record alterations if required 3.5 Clarify areas of uncertainty or disagreement 3.6 Document the 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 the service provided to the client based on client feedback and in line with organisational guidelines 4.4 Document changes to new provisions |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- communication skills to:
- facilitate and make presentations
- liaise and negotiate with clients
- enterprise and initiative skills to identify new opportunities
- literacy skills to:
- analyse and evaluate information
- prepare general information and papers
- problem-solving skills to develop solutions unique to a client.
Required knowledge
- business practices, including:
- change management
- information-gathering techniques
- planning process, including development of IT business solutions
- preparation of reports
- current industry-accepted hardware and software products, including:
- general features and capabilities
- vendor product directions
- legal principles of commercial contracts and SLAs
- organisational policies, plans and procedures, including contracting
- theoretical concepts relating to negotiation and business relationships.
Evidence Guide
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure access to:
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs. |
Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate. Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support. In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. |
Range Statement
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Service level agreements may relate to: |
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Client may include: |
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Organisational guidelines may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
General ICT