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Information and Communications
Technology Qualifications
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| Prescription: SP700 (SP300)Software Selection |
| 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.
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| Credits | 7
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| Student Learning hours | 70
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| Prescription Expiry Date | Nov 2002
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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.
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Using an appropriate case study. |
CONTENT
| | | | > | Interviewing and note taking skills will be developed/practised.
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| | | | > | Needs analysis methods will be learned. Factors to be considered will include: | | | | | | | - cost | | | | - support | | | | - proportion of needs met | | | | - extendibility | | | | - compatibility | | | | - ease of use | | | | - documentation | | |
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| | | | > | Installation should include customising where applicable as well as printer installation.
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| | | | > | Training will include preparation of written instructions.
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