List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Establish business requirements | 1.1 Identify and prioritise business requirements 1.2 Identify conflicting or overlapping business requirements 1.3 Specify budget and available resources 1.4 Validate business requirements, budget and resource needs with client |
2. Identify vendor products and equipment | 2.1 Investigate a representative range of vendor products and equipment 2.2 Identify and document interdependencies 2.3 Specify and document technical alternatives available to the business 2.4 Determine and document availability of products and equipment 2.5 Ensure vendor products and equipment meet Australian or other standards |
3. Test vendor products and services | 3.1 Develop valid and reliable test regime with appropriate measurements 3.2 Establish test environment, including calibrated measuring equipment 3.3 Undertake testing of products or equipment and document results 3.4 Undertake revised testing where initial tests are inconclusive or where alternative product configuration may meet business requirements |
4. Evaluate vendor products, services and equipment | 4.1 Rate vendor products for quality, performance and support 4.2 Rate vendor products for fit with client needs 4.3 Establish product limitations, performance, integration capabilities and costs, and compare with established business requirements 4.4 Prepare cost-benefit analysis |
5. Prepare evaluation report | 5.1 Document product information in order of preference 5.2 Recommend preferred product, including the reasoning behind recommendations 5.3 Prepare a report containing solution details 5.4 Submit report to client for approval |
Evidence of the ability to:
establish business requirements
evaluate a range of vendor products and equipment against requirements
test and select the most appropriate products
document the selected items and selection rationale.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
outline the relevance and application of the following for evaluating and selecting products:
code of ethics
international standards
vendor products
client business domain
copyright and intellectual property
general features and capabilities of current industry accepted hardware and software products
discuss current and future technical systems considerations required by business
discuss the features and function of relevant hardware components and software products, and the interaction between them.
Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the general information and communications technology (ICT) industry, and include access to:
client functional requirements
hardware and software specifications from vendors
test procedures and activities.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.