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Develop ICT strategic and action plans

Develop ICT strategic and action plans

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTICT601
State Code
AUU70
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
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
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to create strategic and action plans in alignment with organisational information and communications technology (ICT) goals and strategies.It applies to individuals who work as senior ICT staff and who are required to develop strategies and action plans for implementation.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Develop and communicate mission and vision statement
  • 1.1 Develop a mission statement for the organisation that states the purpose, values and business activities
  • 1.2 Develop a vision statement for the organisation that describes its future operation and success
  • 1.3 Develop the mission and vision statements in active consultation with team members and management
  • 1.4 Document mission and vision statements
  • 1.5 Communicate mission and vision statement to stakeholders and other authorities in the organisation
2. Examine organisational environment
  • 2.1 Assess the current internal situation of the organisation, taking into account its strengths and weaknesses
  • 2.2 Assess the external environment of the organisation, taking into account opportunities and threats
  • 2.3 Determine trends and developments impacting on the strategic direction of the organisation
  • 2.4 Determine critical issues facing the organisation
  • 2.5 Document strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats (SWOT) and critical issues facing the organisation in the strategic plan
3. Set objectives and targets
  • 3.1 Use critical issues to develop objectives and targets for the organisation after active consultation with team members and management
  • 3.2 Develop strategies that meet organisational objectives and reflect overall organisational mission and values
  • 3.3 Ensure strategies are obtainable, realistic and able to meet basic mission critical parameters
  • 3.4 Determine constraints associated with the strategies and objectives developed
  • 3.5 Include strategies, objectives and constraints in strategic plan documentation
4. Develop action plans
  • 4.1 Develop action plans for the strategies and objectives in consultation with team members and management
  • 4.2 Check that action plans have clear, comprehensive and concise details
  • 4.3 Check that action plans are adhered to
  • 4.4 Include action plans in strategic plan documentation
5. Review and implement strategic plan
  • 5.1 Review strategic plan with stakeholders and management
  • 5.2 Incorporate changes and improvements as recommended
  • 5.3 Implement action plans as set out in the strategic plan
  • 5.4 Review and evaluate success of strategic plan after action plans have been implemented
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7898 ICAICT601A Develop IT strategic and action plans Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBT93 ICTICT611 Develop ICT strategic business plans Unit of competency