This unit (BSBTEC404) describes the skills and knowledge required to understand the fundamentals of using digital technologies to collaborate in a workplace context, including working as part of a remote team. It involves undertaking a basic review of organisational processes to identify opportunities for using digital technologies to complete work tasks more efficiently and effectively.The unit applies to those who use problem-solving skills and take responsibility for adopting and promoting approaches to improve organisational operations, particularly relating to the use of digital technologies.

Unit details

Location:
Study level:
Vocational and further education (TAFE)
Unit code:
BSBTEC404

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Assessment

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce and extend knowledge and skill competence within set and controlled parameters in accordance with each unit's learning outcomes and performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines. Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills: *plan and implement use of digital technology to collaborate in a work environment at least once. In the course of the above, the candidate must: *review business use of technology for collaboration and identify opportunities, priorities and risks associated with adopting new technologies according to organisational strategies *collect, analyse and present relevant information about digital applications *create and present a business case to relevant stakeholders for adopting new collaborative digital technologies *develop and communicate a plan to implement new ways of working collaboratively using digital technologies. Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge: *fundamentals of common digital applications, including key terms, concepts and user features *organisational requirements, policies and procedures *collaborative technologies and their use in a business context *format and content of a business case in the organisation *strategies for training and coaching in digital technologies *organisational commercial strategy relevant to digital technologies *key sources of information about digital applications, and options specific to the business.

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