Elements and Performance Criteria

RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Stakeholders may include:
sponsors
users
development team
project team
Action plans take into account:
appropriate operational
financial
legal
human relations
risks
internal and external operating environments
other relevant considerations
Documentation may follow:
ISO/IEC/AS standards
audit trails
naming standards
version control
project management templates
report writing principles
Strategic plan
The overall organisational strategic plan may take different forms and may include components from separate disciplines such as IT or human resources. The IT strategic plan may form part of organisational strategic plan or may be a standalone document

EVIDENCE GUIDE
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 following is essential:
Assessment must confirm the ability to develop strategic directions determined by the strategic alignment of IT directions with organisational goals.

To demonstrate competency in this unit the learner will require access to:
Detailed information relating to business strategic plan
Budget constraints
A timeframe for the strategic plan
Business objectives
Business risks
Information on a range of IT business solutions

The learner will need access to the outcomes of the business analysis process
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Strategic plans of an organisation provide the vision and context for working with customers, clients and stakeholders.

The breadth, depth and complexity involving analysis, design, planning, execution and evaluation across a range of technical and/or management functions including development of new criteria or applications or knowledge or procedures would be characteristic.

Assessment must ensure:
application of a significant range of fundamental principles and complex techniques across a wise and often unpredictable variety of contexts in relation to either varied or highly specific functions. Contribution to the development of a broad plan, budget or strategy may be involved and accountability and responsibility for self and others in achieving the outcomes may also be characteristic.
Applications involve significant judgement in planning, design, technical or leadership/guidance functions related to products, services, operations or procedures would be common
Method of assessment
The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace. In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs. Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1.

Competency in this unit should be assessed using summative assessment to ensure consistency of performance in a range of contexts. This unit can be assessed either in the workplace or in a simulated environment. However, simulated activities must closely reflect the workplace to enable full demonstration of competency.
Assessment will usually include observation of real or simulated work processes and procedures and/or performance in a project context as well as questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills. The questioning of team members, supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients where appropriate may provide valuable input to the assessment process. The interdependence of units for assessment purposes may vary with the particular project or scenario.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
ICAP5039B Match IT needs with the strategic direction of the enterprise
ICAA5151B Gather data to identify business requirements

An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to:
Demonstrate understanding of specialised knowledge with depth in some areas
Analyse, diagnose, design and execute judgement across a broad range of technical or management functions
Generate ideas through the analysis of information and concepts at an abstract level
Demonstrate a command of wide-ranging, highly specialised technical, creative or conceptual skills
Demonstrate accountability for personal outputs within broad parameters
Demonstrate accountability for personal and group outcomes within broad parameters
Maintain knowledge of industry products and services