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Direct research and business response to new ICT technology

Direct research and business response to new ICT technology

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTICT807
State Code
AUX22
TGA Status
Deleted
DTWD Status
Transition (Deleted)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
029999 - Information Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to direct the research, evaluation, vendor evaluation, feasibility, proof of concept (POC) evaluation of, and future business response to, new information and communications technology (ICT) that supports business strategies.It applies to individuals who work in high-level management positions and direct the investigation and future business direction of new ICT technology in their organisation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Direct the initial research into new ICT
  • 1.1 Establish and implement, procedures to identify new ICT that may support business innovation
  • 1.2 Confirm the research purpose for the evaluation of new ICT, as it relates to possible business opportunities
  • 1.3 Ensure that a structured research plan is prepared in line with the defined research purpose
  • 1.4 Monitor the implementation of the structured research plan, to ensure that its outcomes meets the identified research purpose
  • 1.5 Formulate a business case relating to the new ICT, including consideration of the organisational environment
  • 1.6 Present a business case to the business stakeholders, so that the future business direction is established and agreed
2. Direct the evaluation of new ICT
  • 2.1 Establish the evaluation criteria and methods of measurement
  • 2.2 Ensure that suitable suppliers and vendors are appropriately evaluated, in order to provide credibility, quality and support for implementation
  • 2.3 Oversee the preparation of a feasibility study report into the new ICT, ensuring that critical risks are identified
  • 2.4 Ensure that the feasibility study of the new ICT is accurately presented to business stakeholders, so that the future business direction is established and agreed
3. Direct the proof of concept evaluation of new ICT
  • 3.1 Ensure that the vendor's new ICT is legally acquired for a proof of concept evaluation of the new technology
  • 3.2 Establish the project’s requirements, including deliverables, for a proof of concept (POC) evaluation of the new ICT
  • 3.3 Endorse the project plan for POC evaluation
  • 3.4 Monitor the implementation of the POC evaluation project, to ensure that project deliverables are met
4. Determine future business response to new ICT technology
  • 4.1 Oversee the preparation of the evaluation report on the new ICT including the consequences of not implementing it
  • 4.2 Ensure that the results of the new ICT evaluation are accurately presented to stakeholders, so that the future business response is established and agreed
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State Code National Code Title Type
D7913 ICAICT707A Direct research and business response to new ICT technology Unit of competency