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Direct ICT procurement

Direct ICT procurement

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTICT805
State Code
AUU78
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
080301 - Business Management
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
80
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to direct information and communications technology (ICT) procurement for a medium to large organisation.It applies to individuals who work in high-level management positions and lead the analysis, implementation and management of emerging, and converging, ICTs as they are integrated into the business process to support the organisational strategic goals of medium to large organisations.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Evaluate the procurement processes of the organisation
  • 1.1 Research existing ICT procurement processes in the organisation
  • 1.2 Establish the evaluation criteria for procurement processes
  • 1.3 Critically evaluate the procurement processes against the criteria
2. Direct the strategic planning to support ICT procurement
  • 2.1 Establish the priorities based on the organisational need
  • 2.2 Lead the development of a strategy to align ICT procurement with the organisational goals and objectives
  • 2.3 Implement the ICT procurement strategic plan
  • 2.4 Develop the procurement policy, including vendor selection based on the strategic plan
3. Lead the risk management of ICT procurement
  • 3.1 Lead the development of a strategy for the risk assessment of ICT procurement activities
  • 3.2 Ensure that ICT procurement complies with the organisational policy
  • 3.3 Ensure that risk mitigation is carried out on identified risks
  • 3.4 Ensure the continuous improvement of ICT procurement processes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7911 ICAICT705A Direct ICT procurement Unit of competency