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

ICTSAD503 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Minimise risk of new technologies to business solutions

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTSAD503 - Minimise risk of new technologies to business solutions
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and plan to minimise the business and technological risks associated with business solutions that utilise new technologies.It applies to individuals who are responsible for performing complex technical analysis to provide solutions to complex problems.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.

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 systems analysis and design field of work, and include access to:

analysis software

business website

customer relationship model

requirements documentation

site server and software

updated or new technology

user analysis

web servers.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Establish the risk context
  • Review organisational and technical environment and proposed business solution
  • Identify scale, importance and complexity of project risks
  • Establish acceptable and unacceptable levels of risk and consequences for the solution
  • Identify the impact of risks against the business environment
  • Determine and document proposed actions to insure against identified generic risks
       
Element: Conduct risk analysis
  • Conduct a risk analysis to determine the likelihood of risks identified
  • Rank risk factors according to the impact and likelihood of occurrence
  • Develop contingency plans to mitigate identified risks
  • Document risk analysis and contingencies in a risk management plan
  • Implement risk management plans and undertake awareness training to inform stakeholders
       
Element: Monitor risks
  • Establish feedback channels to warn of unforeseen and identified risks
  • Conduct regular reviews to identify new risks and update established risks
  • Document changes to risk management plans as appropriate
       


Evidence Required

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 the risk context

1.1 Review organisational and technical environment and proposed business solution

1.2 Identify scale, importance and complexity of project risks

1.3 Establish acceptable and unacceptable levels of risk and consequences for the solution

1.4 Identify the impact of risks against the business environment

1.5 Determine and document proposed actions to insure against identified generic risks

2. Conduct risk analysis

2.1 Conduct a risk analysis to determine the likelihood of risks identified

2.2 Rank risk factors according to the impact and likelihood of occurrence

2.3 Develop contingency plans to mitigate identified risks

2.4 Document risk analysis and contingencies in a risk management plan

2.5 Implement risk management plans and undertake awareness training to inform stakeholders

3. Monitor risks

3.1 Establish feedback channels to warn of unforeseen and identified risks

3.2 Conduct regular reviews to identify new risks and update established risks

3.3 Document changes to risk management plans as appropriate

Evidence of the ability to:

develop procedures that identify where risk occurs

identify measures to be taken to treat the risk

document a risk management plan

implement risk management plan

establish a risk review procedure.

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 business process design

explain business supply chain

describe copyright and intellectual property relating to new technologies

identify and describe how business sites fit into corporate strategy

explain the purpose of user analysis and customer relationship management software

describe risk management process and planning strategies.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Establish the risk context

1.1 Review organisational and technical environment and proposed business solution

1.2 Identify scale, importance and complexity of project risks

1.3 Establish acceptable and unacceptable levels of risk and consequences for the solution

1.4 Identify the impact of risks against the business environment

1.5 Determine and document proposed actions to insure against identified generic risks

2. Conduct risk analysis

2.1 Conduct a risk analysis to determine the likelihood of risks identified

2.2 Rank risk factors according to the impact and likelihood of occurrence

2.3 Develop contingency plans to mitigate identified risks

2.4 Document risk analysis and contingencies in a risk management plan

2.5 Implement risk management plans and undertake awareness training to inform stakeholders

3. Monitor risks

3.1 Establish feedback channels to warn of unforeseen and identified risks

3.2 Conduct regular reviews to identify new risks and update established risks

3.3 Document changes to risk management plans as appropriate

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Review organisational and technical environment and proposed business solution 
Identify scale, importance and complexity of project risks 
Establish acceptable and unacceptable levels of risk and consequences for the solution 
Identify the impact of risks against the business environment 
Determine and document proposed actions to insure against identified generic risks 
Conduct a risk analysis to determine the likelihood of risks identified 
Rank risk factors according to the impact and likelihood of occurrence 
Develop contingency plans to mitigate identified risks 
Document risk analysis and contingencies in a risk management plan 
Implement risk management plans and undertake awareness training to inform stakeholders 
Establish feedback channels to warn of unforeseen and identified risks 
Conduct regular reviews to identify new risks and update established risks 
Document changes to risk management plans as appropriate 

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