| Aim of Module | The student will analyse the software needs of a user, and assess candidate packages. Select and install one of the packages, and train the user training. |
| Credits | 7 |
| Student Learning hours | 70 |
| Prescription Expiry Date | Nov 2002 |
| Topics | Highest Skill Level | Suggested Assessment Percentage | |
| 1 Interview | A | 20 | |
| 2 Needs Analysis Report | P | 50 | |
| 3 Installation | P | 15 | |
| 4 Training | A | 15 | |
| 100 | |||
| LEARNING OUTCOMES The Student Will | ||
| A | 1 | Interview the user to obtain information about the user's needs for a software solution to a business problem. |
| P | 2 | Write a report detailing the user's needs as established from an interview, and recommending a software solution with justification. |
| P | 3 | Install the selected software for the user. |
| A | 4 | Train the user in the use of the software. |
Using an appropriate case study. | ||
| 1 | Interview |
| > | Interviewing and note taking skills will be developed/practised. | |
| 2 | Needs Analysis Report |
| > | Needs analysis methods will be learned. Factors to be considered will include: | |
| - cost | ||
| - support | ||
| - proportion of needs met | ||
| - extendibility | ||
| - compatibility | ||
| - ease of use | ||
| - documentation | ||
| 3 | Installation |
| > | Installation should include customising where applicable as well as printer installation. | |
| 4 | Training |
| > | Training will include preparation of written instructions. | |