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Unit
Unit Reference Number
Y/503/4769
Qualification Framework
QCF
Title
Information Systems Analysis
Unit Level
Level 5
Unit Sub Level
None
Guided Learning Hours
60
Unit Credit Value
15
Date of Withdrawal
SSAs
6.1 ICT Practitioners
Unit Grading Structure
Pass
Assessment Guidance

N/A

Learning Outcomes and Assessment Criteria
Learning Outcome - The learner will:Assessment Criterion - The learner can:
1

Understand soft and hard approaches to the analysis of information systems

1.1

Explain the key aspects of Soft Systems Methodology (SSM) and related approaches

1.2

Explain the key aspects of Structured Systems Analysis and Design Methodology (SSADM) and related approaches

1.3

Identify business situations where a soft or hard systems analysis might be appropriate

1.4

Explain combined soft/hard frameworks (such as Multiview)

2

Understand the techniques associated with requirements capture

2.1

Explain and apply stakeholder analysis techniques

2.2

Explain and apply CATWOE

3

Understand the different viewpoints associated with IS methodologies

3.1

Explain object-oriented IS methodologies

3.2

Explain organisation-oriented IS methodologies

3.3

Explain process-oriented IS methodologies

3.4

Explain people-oriented IS methodologies

3.5

Evaluate IS methodologies of different types in the context of a business scenario

4

Be able to apply various analytical techniques for understanding a complex organisational environment

4.1

Evaluate a knowledge-based view of organisations

4.2

Define and apply techniques for analysing the business environment (such as PEST and SWOT)

5

Understand the relationship between the economic, social, political and technical factors influencing a business problem

5.1

Analyse the economic, social, political and technical aspects of a business systems problem

5.2

Evaluate the different aspects of a business problem in the context of potential solutions

6

Understand and apply the principles of interface design and the requirements and characteristics of users that motivate them

6.1

Design or evaluate an interface with regard to the characteristics of its users

6.2

Explain the requirements of computer users and how good design can address these

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