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This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 6.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Identify and organise requirements

1.1 Determine basis for prioritisation of requirements

1.2 Resolve challenges in facilitating prioritisation according to organisational requirements

1.3 Obtain and articulate stakeholder requirements according to organisational polices and guidelines

1.4 Prioritise stakeholder requirements according to established procedures

1.5 Discuss potential solutions to address stakeholder needs with required personnel

1.6 Develop models required in describing solution scope according to informational needs of stakeholders

1.7 Document dependencies and inter-relationships among requirements

2. Specify and model requirements

2.1 Develop and document textual requirements according to organisational requirements

2.2 Generate matrices, and convey and support identified requirements

2.3 Create models and communicate requirements and improvement opportunities to required personnel

3. Define assumptions and constraints

3.1 Agree on assumptions to be defined and clarified according to requirements

3.2 Document and examine business constraints and identify options no longer available

3.3 Identify and examine technical constraints which may restrict design or mandate standards to be followed

4. Verify and validate requirements

4.1 Discuss and establish characteristics of requirements’ quality

4.2 Undertake verification activities iteratively throughout requirements analysis process

4.3 Identify risks and threats arising from stakeholder requirements, and manage them accordingly

4.4 Identify and define stakeholder requirement benefit assumptions and manage associated risks

4.5 Create measurable evaluation criteria and assess requirements benefit post implementation

4.6 Assign business value of requirements and identify candidates for elimination

4.7 Determine requirement dependencies for benefits realisation

4.8 Evaluate alignment with business case and opportunity cost

4.9 Document and record research and findings applicable to stakeholder requirements

S KILL 

DESCRIPTION 

Numeracy

• Performs mathematical calculations and interprets and manipulates complex numerical information

Oral communication

• Presents complex information in formal situations, using required language, tone and pace applicable to audience and purpose
• Uses a variety of communication tools, processes and strategies in building and maintaining working relationships

Reading

• Critically analyses complex documentation from a variety of sources and consolidates information applicable to specific criteria when determining requirements

Writing

• Prepares documentation expressing ideas, exploring complex issues using succinct language and logical structure
• Documents outcomes and changes to discussions, using industry terminology

Initiative and enterprise

• Explores and incubates new and innovative ideas through unconstrained analysis and critical thinking when developing and improving organisation’s goals

Planning and organising

• Plans strategic priorities and outcomes within a flexible, efficient and effective context in a diverse environment exposed to competing demands

Problem solving

• Identifies key factors impacting decisions and their outcomes, drawing on experience, competing priorities, and decision-making strategies where required

Self-management

• Develops and implements strategies and confirms organisational policies, procedures and regulatory requirements are being met
• Gathers and analyses data and seeks feedback

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 6.0.