Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 2.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to seek business advantages by developing innovative and sustainable solutions in information and communications technology (ICT) project plans.
It applies to individuals who prepare planning, cost-benefit analysis and return on investment for the implementation of sustainable schemes at the enterprise level and who work with high-level specialist training skills and knowledge in optical telecommunications and IT networks using internet protocol (IP) systems.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Telecommunications – sustainability
Elements and Performance Criteria
Elements |
Performance Criteria |
Elements describe the essential outcomes |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Prepare information for establishing a business case |
1.1 Evaluate proposed ICT project to determine scope and potential of sustainability integration 1.2 Research appropriate sources of information relevant to project to prepare business case 1.3 Analyse and evaluate expected goals of project and relate 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 project |
2. Produce business case for ICT sustainability project |
2.1 Evaluate critical success factors to determine vital strategy for project to successfully implement sustainability and gain competitive advantage 2.2 Prepare cost-benefit analysis and estimate overall benefit obtained by introducing or improving sustainability in project 2.3 Prepare estimate of costs over appropriate time period and determine potential of return on investment (RoI) 2.4 Evaluate and analyse alternative options to determine benefits, disadvantages, costs and risks |
3. Produce business case documentation |
3.1 Validate options with stakeholders and determine recommended option 3.2 Prepare implementation plan for recommended option for ICT project 3.3 Produce executive summary of proposal, including consequences of not implementing sustainability activity |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.2, 1.3, 2.1 |
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Writing |
1.4, 1.5, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1-3.3 |
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Oral Communication |
1.1, 1.4, 1.5, 3.1 |
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Numeracy |
2.2-2.4 |
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Navigate the world of work |
1.3 |
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Get the work done |
1.1-1.3, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICTSUS602 Establish a business case for sustainability and competitive advantage in ICT projects |
ICTSUS6234A Establish a business case for sustainability and competitive advantage in ICT projects |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2