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ICTPRG605
Manage development of technical solutions from business specifications

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage the process of compiling client business specifications to produce business solutions.

It applies to those who manage complex technology projects within the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) industry.

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

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)


Evidence Required

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The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

evaluate organisational requirements to produce technical solutions and apply design concepts on at least one occasion.

In the course of the above, a candidate must:

document outcomes and processes against accepted industry practices.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

business processes applicable to managing development of technical solutions

compatibility issues and resolution procedures relating to managing development of technical solutions

configuration of internet protocol (IP) networks and desktop applications and the operating system (OS) applicable to managing development of technical solutions

linking processes and procedures

industry standard technologies, such as:

access and core networks

information and communications technology (ICT) network topologies

mobile cellular networks

network protocols and OS

optical networks and principles

radio frequency (RF) networks and principles

radio frequency identification (RFID) hardware and software

security protocols, standards and data encryption

development platform that provides the tools to build, and deploy, applications into target platform environments.

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

organisation’s functional requirements and technical specifications

database and simulation software

organisational guidelines

network or computer layout

site-design software and hardware

information on applicable ICT business solutions.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including evidence of the ability to:

evaluate organisational requirements to produce technical solutions and apply design concepts on at least one occasion.

In the course of the above, a candidate must:

document outcomes and processes against accepted industry practices.

The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, including knowledge of:

business processes applicable to managing development of technical solutions

compatibility issues and resolution procedures relating to managing development of technical solutions

configuration of internet protocol (IP) networks and desktop applications and the operating system (OS) applicable to managing development of technical solutions

linking processes and procedures

industry standard technologies, such as:

access and core networks

information and communications technology (ICT) network topologies

mobile cellular networks

network protocols and OS

optical networks and principles

radio frequency (RF) networks and principles

radio frequency identification (RFID) hardware and software

security protocols, standards and data encryption

development platform that provides the tools to build, and deploy, applications into target platform environments.

Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.

This includes access to:

organisation’s functional requirements and technical specifications

database and simulation software

organisational guidelines

network or computer layout

site-design software and hardware

information on applicable ICT business solutions.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.
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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Determine and document technical and organisational requirements 
Identify, summarise and document organisational business model 
Determine, manage and document key stakeholder requirements 
Review and document business problems, opportunities and objectives 
Review hardware, software and network requirements 
Determine and document processes requiring changed by the business solution 
Determine and document expected impact of technical requirements on organisational business activities 
Determine and document solution implementation costs 
Determine and document recommendations for supplier products 
Finalise and document technical solutions and align to organisational requirements 

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