ICTSAD611 Manage assessment and validation of ICT solutions

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ICTSAD611 Manage assessment and validation of ICT solutions

Modification History

Release	Comments
Release 1	This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 6.0.

Application

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to determine the most applicable information and communications technology (ICT) solution and facilitate its implementation.

This unit applies to individuals who are required to assess and validate business processes, organisational structures, outsourcing agreements, software applications, and any other component of the solution to ensure that the overall solution delivers maximum value to stakeholders.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Unit Sector

Systems analysis and design

Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT	PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
Elements describe the essential outcomes.	Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.
1. Assess proposed solutions according to stakeholder requirements	1.1 Identify and analyse solution options and additional capabilities, and confirm they meet stakeholder requirements 1.2 Rank solution options on business value, and advantages and disadvantages of alternatives 1.3 Allocate requirements to solution components and maximise business value 1.4 Facilitate allocation of requirements to specific project release, phase or iteration
2. Assess organisational readiness	2.1 Conduct cultural, operational and technical assessment 2.2 Perform stakeholder impact analysis 2.3 Document assessment of proposed solution
3. Define transition requirements	3.1 Evaluate old system actual data and metadata 3.2 Develop options for managing ongoing work during transition to the new solution 3.3 Participate in organisational change management recommendations and processes as required
4. Validate solution and evaluate solution performance	4.1 Investigate defective solution outputs according to organisational evaluation and valuation procedures 4.2 Identify and assess defects and issues, and discuss potential actions with required personnel 4.3 Realise value delivered by solution 4.4 Develop and validate solution metrics 4.5 Decide solution replacement or elimination 4.6 Document work performed and confirm decision with required personnel

Foundation Skills

This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.

SKILL	DESCRIPTION
Oral communication	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
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	Addresses complex problems involving multiple variables, using formal analytical, lateral thinking techniques, experience and knowledge when focusing on root cause
Self-management	Takes a lead role in the development of organisational goals, roles and responsibilities Monitors and reviews organisation’s policies, procedures and adherence to requirements when implementing and managing change Identifies diversity and seeks to integrate diversity into work context, for managing change, making decisions and achieving shared outcomes Gathers and analyses data and seeks feedback

Unit Mapping Information

Supersedes and is equivalent to ICTSAD607 Manage assessment and validation of ICT solutions.

Links

Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2