Produce technical solutions from business specifications

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver ICTTEN5204A, 'Produce technical solutions from business specifications'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
Reference books for 'Produce technical solutions from business specifications' on fishpond.com.au. This online store has a huge range of books, pretty reasonable prices, free delivery in Australia *and* they give a small commission to ntisthis.com for every purchase, so go nuts :)


Elements and Performance Criteria

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Prepare to produce technical solutions from business specifications

1.1. Obtain business requirements and business specifications for the client from appropriate person

1.2. Research and identify the business model of the client

1.3. Determine technical specifications for business

1.4. Clarify and confirm the business problem and key stakeholders' requirements with stakeholders

1.5. Document business objectives and problem and confirm details with appropriate person

2. Evaluate the impact of the technical requirements

2.1. Review and assess business problems, opportunities and objectives

2.2. Determine technical requirements in respect of input and output, interface, process flow or quality requirements

2.3. Analyse hardware, software and network requirements

2.4. Build business platform based on software solutions

2.5. Investigate processes to be changed by the business solution

2.6. Produce an evaluation document on the impact of the technical requirements on the business

3. Produce technical business solutions

3.1. Develop technical solutions in response to problems and business requirements

3.2. Determine costs involved to implement the technical business solution

3.3. Investigate a range of supplier products to determine which one best meets technical requirements

3.4. Produce a report document on the technical solutions addressing the business specifications and recommendations against business requirements

4. Document and validate the agreed solutions

4.1. Forward technical requirements and solution overview to appropriate person for feedback

4.2. Analyse feedback and incorporate change as required

4.3. Document changes and distribute to appropriate person

4.4. Obtain sign off on final business solution


Qualifications and Skillsets

ICTTEN5204A appears in the following qualifications:

  • ICT50310 - Diploma of Telecommunications Management
  • ICT50210 - Diploma of Telecommunications Network Engineering
  • ICT50410 - Diploma of Radio Frequency Networks
  • ICT50110 - Diploma of Optical Networks
  • ICA50411 - Diploma of Information Technology Networking
  • ICA50511 - Diploma of Database Design and Development
  • ICA50611 - Diploma of Website Development
  • ICA50311 - Diploma of Information Technology Systems Administration
  • ICA50811 - Diploma of Systems Analysis and Design