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Develop IT strategic and action plans
Develop IT strategic and action plans
Unit of competency
National Code
ICAICT601A
ICAICT601A
State Code
D7898
D7898
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
26/03/2012
Field of Education
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
26/03/2012
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to create strategic and action plans in alignment with organisational IT goals and strategies.
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 organisation
- 2.4 Determine critical issues facing the organisation
- 2.5 Document strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats 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
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:
development team
project team
sponsors
users.
Strategic plan may relate to:
components from separate disciplines:
human resources
IT
organisational strategic plan
stand-alone document.
Documentation may follow:
audit trails
International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and Australian Standards (AS) standards
naming standards
project management templates
report writing principles
version control.
Action plans may relate to:
operational aspects
financial aspects
human relations
internal and external operating environments
legal aspects
risks.
Stakeholders may include:
development team
project team
sponsors
users.
Strategic plan may relate to:
components from separate disciplines:
human resources
IT
organisational strategic plan
stand-alone document.
Documentation may follow:
audit trails
International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and Australian Standards (AS) standards
naming standards
project management templates
report writing principles
version control.
Action plans may relate to:
operational aspects
financial aspects
human relations
internal and external operating environments
legal aspects
risks.
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:
develop mission and vision statements in consultation with team members and management
evaluate and document strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats and critical issues facing the organisation
develop strategic directions and action plans determined by the strategic alignment of IT directions with organisational goals
review strategic plan and incorporate changes and improvements
implement action plans
evaluate strategic plans following implementation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
detailed information relating to business strategic plan
budget and time constraints
business objectives
business risks
information on a range of IT business solutions
outcomes of the business-analysis process
appropriate learning and assessment support when required
modified equipment for people with special needs.
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 candidate undertaking strategic planning tasks
review of data gathered, reports and project plans prepared for developing the action and strategic plans
verbal or written questioning to assess knowledge of planning approaches to technical problems.
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.
Overview of assessment
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
develop mission and vision statements in consultation with team members and management
evaluate and document strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats and critical issues facing the organisation
develop strategic directions and action plans determined by the strategic alignment of IT directions with organisational goals
review strategic plan and incorporate changes and improvements
implement action plans
evaluate strategic plans following implementation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
detailed information relating to business strategic plan
budget and time constraints
business objectives
business risks
information on a range of IT business solutions
outcomes of the business-analysis process
appropriate learning and assessment support when required
modified equipment for people with special needs.
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 candidate undertaking strategic planning tasks
review of data gathered, reports and project plans prepared for developing the action and strategic plans
verbal or written questioning to assess knowledge of planning approaches to technical problems.
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.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D0175 | ICAP6038B | Develop strategic and action plans | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUU70 | ICTICT601 | Develop ICT strategic and action plans | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D576 | ICA60111 | Advanced Diploma of Information Technology | Qualification |
| D578 | ICA60311 | Advanced Diploma of Information Technology Business Analysis | Qualification |