Australian Qualification Framework

MIS610_Assessment_2_Skills Audit Page 1 of 4 MIS610 - Skills Audit Australian Qualification Framework (AQF) and the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA), and mutual recognition arra ngements such as the Seoul Accord are considered the core body of knowledge by the Australian Computer Society ( ACS) for ICT practi tioners. A skills audit is a way of measuring your own skills and knowledge in a specific area. It is self -regulated. T herefore , relies on you being honest. On a scale of 1 -5 how proficient are you at these skills and knowledge – where 1 needs improvement and 5 is highly proficient SFIA Skill Skill Description CBOK Alignment Scale IT Infrastructure (ITOP) The operation and control of the IT infrastructure (typically hardware, software, data stored on various media, and all equipment within wide and local area networks) required to deliver and support IT services and products to meet the needs of a business. Includes preparation for new or changed services, operation of the change process, the maintenance of regulatory, legal and professional standards, the building and management of systems and components in virtualised computing environments and the monitoring of performance of systems and services in relation to their contribution to business performance, their security and their sustainability. Hardware and software fundamentals Information management The overall governance of how all types of information, structured and unstructured, whether produced internally or externally, are used to support decision making, business processes and digital services. Encompasses development and promotion of the strat egy and policies covering the design of information structures and taxonomies, the setting of policies for the sourcing and maintenance of the data content, and the development of policies, procedures, working practices and training to Data and information management MIS610_Assessment_2_Skills Audit Page 2 of 4 promote compliance w ith legislation regulating all aspects of holding, use and disclosure of data. Data management The management of practices and processes to ensure the security, integrity, safety and availability of all forms of data and data structures that make up the organisation’s information. The management of data and information in all its forms and the analysis of information structure (including logical analysis of taxonomies, data and metadata). The development of innovative ways of managing the information assets of the organisation. Data and information management Network Support The provision of network maintenance and support services. Support may be provided both to users of the systems and to service delivery functions. Support typically takes the form of investigating and resolving problems and providing information about the systems. It may also include monitoring their performance. Problems may be resolved by providing advice or train ing to users about the network’s functionality, correct operation or constraints, by devising workarounds, correcting faults, or making general or site-specific modifications. Networking Knowledge Area: Technology Building User Experience Design The iterative development of user tasks, interaction and interfaces to meet user requirements, considering the whole user experience. Refinement of design solutions in response to user -centred evaluation and feedback and communication of the design to those responsible for implementation. Human Factors MIS610_Assessment_2_Skills Audit Page 3 of 4 Programming/ Software Development The design, creation, testing and documenting of new and amended software components from supplied specifications in accordance with agreed development and security standards and processes. Programming Systems Software The provision of specialist expertise to facilitate and execute the installation and maintenance of system software such as operating systems, data management products, office automation products and other utility software. Systems Development and Acquisition Knowledge Area: ICT Management IT Governance The establishment and oversight of an organisation