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Five Diamonds Group Pty Ltd T/A Glen Institute CRICOS Code: 03632K RTO Code: 41380 Version: 1.0 Page 1 of 9 ICTICT501 Research and review hardware technology options for organisations ASSESSMENT SUMMARY SHEET This sheet is marked by the assessor and used as a final record of student competency. All student submissions (outlined below) are to be attached to this cover sheet before placing on the students file. Student results should not to be entered onto the Student Database unless all relevant paperwork is attached to this form. Student Name: Student ID No: Final Completion Date: Unit Code: ICTICT501 Unit Title: Research and review hardware technology options for organisations Please attach the following documentation to this form Result S = Satisfactory NS = Not Satisfactory C = Competent NYC = Not Yet Competent Assessment 1 Project ❑ Project Report ❑ Checklist S | NS Assessment 2 Written Test ❑ Answers ❑ Checklist S | NS Final Assessment Result for this unit C / NYC Student Declaration: I declare that I have been assessed in this unit, and I have been advised of my result. I also am aware of my appeal rights. Name: _____________________________ Signature: _____________________________ Date: ____/_____/_____ Assessor Declaration: I declare that I have conducted a fair, valid, reliable and flexible assessment with this student, and I have provided appropriate feedback Name: ______________________________ Signature: ______________________________ Date: ____/_____/_____ Administrative use only Entered into Student Management Database ❑ ________________ Date Initials Five Diamonds Group Pty Ltd T/A Glen Institute CRICOS Code: 03632K RTO Code: 41380 Version: 1.0 Page 2 of 9 ICTICT501 Research and review hardware technology options for organisations ASSESSMENT 1 COVER SHEET This form is to be completed by the student and must be attached with the assessment task. All the information written into the form must be correct as the same information would be used to process and declare results. If unsure about any field in the form, please contact your assessor. Student Name: Student ID No: Assessment submission date Unit Code: ICTICT501 Unit Name: Research and review hardware technology options for organisations Please attach the following documentation to this form Result Assessment No: 1 Satisfactory / Not Satisfactory Assessment Type: Project Assessor Feedback: Student Plagiarism Declaration: By submitting this assignment to the college I declare that this assessment task is original and has not been copied or taken from another source except where this work has been correctly acknowledged. I have made a photocopy or electronic copy of my assessment task, which I can produce if the original is lost. Assessor: I declare that I have conducted a fair, valid, reliable and flexible assessment with this student, and I have provided appropriate feedback. Signature:.................................................... Date:............................................................. Student: I have received, discussed and accepted my result as above for this unit and I am aware of my appeal rights. Signature:.......................................................... Date:.................................................................. Five Diamonds Group Pty Ltd T/A Glen Institute CRICOS Code: 03632K RTO Code: 41380 Version: 1.0 Page 3 of 9 ICTICT501 Research and review hardware technology options for organisations ASSESSMENT 1 – PROJECT This information is to be handed to each student to outline the assessment requirements SCENARIO: For this task you are to research and present an IT solution for two proposed company structures detailed below. You will require to research vendors, suppliers and IT industry specialists to determine appropriate information. You are also required to evaluate and report on IT options for your company. This requires you to review and test the proposed hardware against the organisational requirements. OBJECTIVE: Your final report must be professionally developed and presented to your assessor with appropriate recommendations (including costings, supplier details, and availability). Where more information is required on the business needs, you are to talk with your assessor. However, you need to ask appropriate questions to your assessor to find the company IT requirements. Note – Your assessor will be establishing your ability to apply technical knowledge in the preliminary analysis of emerging technology, and your ability to convey and access conceptual information regarding emerging technology in relation to the organisational need. Company 1 A new Registered Training Organisation located in the CBD, with 10 staff members. Courses offered to the students include Certificate IV, Diploma and Advanced Diploma in Information Technology – which all require participants to develop and present workplace documents. Each staff member has their own office in one common building in the city, and are structured as follows; CEO, HR, Training Manager, Administrative Manager, Trainers (6), and the administrative staff (5) Company 2 This company is a mortgage broker that employs 8 staff members. 4 staff are based in the office (each with their own area), the other 4 are on the road as sales reps. Each staff member requires internet access, emails, and a complete office suite. This office is located in the Outer Suburbs. SUBMISSION: Prepare and submit a Project Report in estimate of 400 to 600 words each company, preferably including supporting imagery, and presented in professional format. English language and grammar should be correct and in professional genre. Five Diamonds Group Pty Ltd T/A Glen Institute CRICOS Code: 03632K RTO Code: 41380 Version: 1.0 Page 4 of 9 ICTICT501 Research and review hardware technology options for organisations ASSESSMENT 1 CHECKLIST Whilst undertaking this task, did the student Company 1 Company 2 Arrange a time to talk with the client (the assessor) Yes No Yes No Demonstrate active listening when communicating with client Yes No Yes No Ask probing questions to determine the purpose of the required technology Yes No Yes No Identify clients performance benchmarks (expectations of new technology) Yes No Yes No Determine the clients expectations Yes No Yes No Determine the clients time-frame for your report Yes No Yes No Document the technology model used (if any) Yes No Yes No Map existing process flow to identify areas for improvement (i.e. – enrolment, marketing, issuing of certificates, etc) Yes No Yes No Identify suitable vendors to investigate emerging technology with Yes No Yes No Research emerging technology via the internet Yes No Yes No Research emerging technology through talking with vendors or IT specialists Yes No Yes No Identify any appropriate emerging technology Yes No Yes No Map technology functions and benefits against organisations performance benchmarks Yes No Yes No Research associated costs, hardware requirements, flow on effects, etc Yes No Yes No Evaluate both existing and emerging technologies, and determine both strengths and weaknesses of each Yes No Yes No Test the hardware to ensure it meets or exceeds the clients requirements and expectations Yes No Yes No Consider the most appropriate solution for the company Yes No Yes No Research and document associated costs Yes No Yes No Consider training and change over issues Yes No Yes No Check to ensure the options meet the clients business needs Yes No Yes No Determine the warranty and support for supplied equipment / solution Yes No Yes No Present and explain researched information to client Yes No Yes No Five Diamonds Group Pty Ltd T/A Glen Institute CRICOS Code: 03632K RTO Code: 41380 Version: 1.0 Page 5 of 9 ICTICT501 Research and review hardware technology options for organisations Include sketch / drawings of how technology would interact with existing system (or flow of information) Yes No Yes No Gauge clients reaction to potential solution and respond accordingly Yes