Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

BSBSMB423 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Create a digital technology plan for small business

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency BSBSMB423 - Create a digital technology plan for small business
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop a plan for identifying and implementing new and emerging digital technologies to achieve small business goals. It involves undertaking a basic review of business digital readiness, identifying opportunities to improve business effectiveness and efficiency, and developing an action plan for implementing digital technologies in a small business.It applies to individuals who operate a small business either that operates independently, or that operates as part of a larger organisation. Individuals in this role are responsible for adopting and promoting approaches to improve small business operations. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
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PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Analyse and evaluate digital readiness of the business
  • Identify existing business processes and document which employ digital technologies effectively in line with business goals and strategies
  • Analyse business capacity for implementing new digital technologies, including by considering available budget, and personnel capabilities
  • Research and identify opportunities and challenges associated with the use of digital technologies, including legislative and regulatory requirements
       
Element: Identify and select digital tools and services to maximise business effectiveness
  • Identify existing, new, and emerging digital technologies by accessing a range of relevant resources
  • Model and evaluate cost, benefits, and likely return on investment for each digital technology in accordance with business policies and procedures
  • Identify specialist advisors and associated costs, and seek assistance where required
  • Select relevant digital technologies for implementation that most align with business goals and strategies and modelling conducted
       
Element: Develop and document a digital plan aligned with business goals
  • Identify and prioritise necessary actions, timeframes, personnel, and resources required to implement chosen digital technologies
  • Create and document measurable metrics to determine project success, that are aligned to business goals and strategies
  • Plan review of action plan and amend plan as necessary
  • Document the action plan in a suitable format and store in accordance with business policies and procedures
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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
Identify existing business processes and document which employ digital technologies effectively in line with business goals and strategies 
Analyse business capacity for implementing new digital technologies, including by considering available budget, and personnel capabilities 
Research and identify opportunities and challenges associated with the use of digital technologies, including legislative and regulatory requirements 
Identify existing, new, and emerging digital technologies by accessing a range of relevant resources 
Model and evaluate cost, benefits, and likely return on investment for each digital technology in accordance with business policies and procedures 
Identify specialist advisors and associated costs, and seek assistance where required 
Select relevant digital technologies for implementation that most align with business goals and strategies and modelling conducted 
Identify and prioritise necessary actions, timeframes, personnel, and resources required to implement chosen digital technologies 
Create and document measurable metrics to determine project success, that are aligned to business goals and strategies 
Plan review of action plan and amend plan as necessary 
Document the action plan in a suitable format and store in accordance with business policies and procedures 

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