Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Business problems may include:
deficiencies in the current business process
deficiencies or identified problems with current systems or IT infrastructure
legislative mandated system changes
opportunities identified as part of the strategic or operational planning processes.
Stakeholder needs may include:
expectations related to agreed project outcomes
project constraints
project objectives based on business problems
solution requirements based on project objectives.
Project constraints may include:
external or internal project dependencies
limitations or standards that the project must adhere to, such as timeframe, budget resources and quality
organisational policies or procedures, including mandated project management and systems development methodologies.
Feasibility may relate to:
economic
operational
technical.
Core technology areas may include:
database-dependent implementations
process-oriented implementations
software implementations:
C
C++
COBOL or other third generation languages
Java
Visual Basic
systems and network architectures:
client or server
legacy mainframe
mid-range
web-oriented solution architectures.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
produce a comprehensive business case and project implementation approach that takes into account core technology limitations and project constraints
establish and work in a cohesive project team.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
appropriate learning and assessment support when required
modified equipment for people with special needs
real or appropriate simulated organisation with a desire to implement an IT project to address an identified problem, opportunity or unfulfilled legislative need.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of the candidate carrying out project work
verbal or written questioning to assess required knowledge and skills
review of reports and implementation plans
review of a portfolio of the project work undertaken.
Note: The preferred assessment method is through a workplace project or through a simulated medium to large enterprise workplace.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support.
In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.