Course Title: Gather data to identify business requirements

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C5395 Diploma of Information Technology

Course Title: Gather data to identify business requirements

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 30

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Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

COSC7357C

City Campus

TAFE

650T Vocational Business Education

Face-to-Face or Internet

Term2 2019,
Term1 2020,
Term2 2020

Course Contact: Luke Eberbach

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4381

Course Contact Email: luke.eberbach@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify, analyse and document business requirements.

It applies to individuals working as systems analyst developers and project team leaders, and managers responsible for gathering data to identify business requirements

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

ICTICT509 Gather data to identify business requirements

Elements:

1. Identify key information sources

2. Gather data

3. Prepare data analysis for review


Learning Outcomes


Overview of Assessment

In order to achieve competency in this unit, you must provide:

Performance Evidence

 Evidence of the ability to:

  • identify sources and gather information pertinent to the business requirements
  • review and analyse business requirements based on business strategy and current and future directions
  • confirm the business critical factors with stakeholders
  • prepare data for review
  • document data analyse for review according to organisational standards. 

Knowledge Evidence

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, you must:

  • define the client business domain, so that the business needs are understood by project team and client
  • describe the current industry accepted hardware and software products, general features and capabilities suited to the project
  • outline the role of stakeholders and the degree of involvement in the process
  • specify quality assurance practices required when determining the requirements
  • examine the system’s current hardware, software and communication functionality.

 Assessment Conditions

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the general information and communications technology (ICT) industry, and include access to a project brief and business documentation.

You are advised that you are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate your assessment work to your teacher to ensure that the relevant competency standards are being met.

Feedback

Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions.  You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.

You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.