Course Title: Select cloud storage solutions
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: VE 2021
Class Number: 1051
Class Section: MST1
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Course Code: ISYS7584C
Course Title: Select cloud storage solutions
School: 650T Vocational Business Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4403 - Certificate IV in Information Technology
Course Contact: Val Christou
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 5076
Course Contact Email: val.christou@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Course Leader: Aminul Islam
Email: aminul.islam@rmit.edu.au
Phone: +613 9925 0423
Nominal Hours: 40
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to select cloud storage solutions based on the analysis of organisational requirements. It includes the development of implementation strategies to ensure that the organisation is prepared for the implementation of the selected cloud storage solutions.
This unit applies to individuals who undertake the evaluation of organisational data storage requirements and plan the implementation for the organisation.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
ICTICT428 Select cloud storage solutions |
Element: |
1. Determine requirements for a cloud storage solution |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Review organisational data storage requirements and guidelines, and industry standards to determine need for cloud storage solutions within scope of own responsibilities 1.2 Identify and evaluate cloud storage options with respect to organisational data storage requirements 1.3 Identify data and security risks to evaluate cloud storage options for organisations |
Element: |
2. Develop an implementation plan for implementing cloud storage solutions |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Select cloud storage options to satisfy organisational data storage requirements 2.2 Identify potential providers of cloud storage solutions and evaluate providers with respect to organisational data storage requirements 2.3 Develop and document an implementation plan for the cloud storage solution aligned to the organisation data storage requirements within scope of own responsibilities |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
A range of learning activities are planned for this course on a variety of topics as shown in the teaching schedule. This may include self-paced and collaborative classroom activities such as:
- Practice exercises
- Challenges
- Problem solving
- Project work
- Quizzes
- Discussion
Teaching Schedule
Course Schedule: Semester 2, 2021 | |||
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Week 1 07 July 2021 Face-to-Face Learning |
Introduction to Cert IV IT Traineeship Program, includes - • Course requirements Introduction to :
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Assessment Task1 Due Date : 11 July 2021
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Week 2 14 July 2021 Blended Learning |
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Week 4 28 July 2021 Blended Learning |
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Assessment Task2 Due Date : 01 August 2021
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Week 7 18 August 2021 Face-to-Face Learning
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Assessment Task3 Due Date : 22 August 2021
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Extension Request Form : Application for extension of time to submit assessment work For each Assessment Task :
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
You will need a desktop computer or a laptop to work on learning activities and assessment tasks outside the classroom. You may also refer to various media, websites, textbooks and e-books as indicated in Canvas or advised by your class Teacher.
Overview of Assessment
Performance Evidence
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit; including evidence of the ability to:
- Determine the cloud storage needs of an organisation within the scope of own responsibilities including the identification of three cloud storage options through considering the following:
- data
- security
- performance
- usability
- and broader organisational benefits and detriments
- Review service level agreements (SLAs) for the three identified cloud storage options to identify hidden costs, ownership of data, disaster recovery and rights to retrieval, availability and performance, security standards and audit rights, data storage location and dispute mediation processes in the identification of potential cloud service providers
- Evaluate the performance and usability of the three cloud storage options
- Develop and document one cloud storage implementation plan for an organisation including the evaluation and selection of cloud storage solutions
Knowledge Evidence
The candidate must be able to demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements and performance criteria of this unit. This includes:
- Key requirements of an ICT implementation plan
- Business types that may have cloud storage requirements
- Current trends and directions in information and communications technology (ICT), and the major industry technology standards used in cloud storage options
- Advantages and disadvantages of cloud storage options and providers
- Major themes relating to data and cyber security and their application within the organisational environment
- Current industry hardware and software products and their general features, capabilities and application as relevant to cloud storage options
- Characteristics relating to cloud storage that must be included in service level agreements
- Costs and organisational impacts relevant to a cloud storage strategy
- SLA terms related to service availability and performance
Assessment Conditions
Skills must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where conditions are typical of those in an ICT working environment or ICT workplace. This includes:
- A site where cloud storage technologies may be used
- Organisational data storage requirements and guidelines relating to the storage of information
- Cloud storage options currently used in industry
- Service level agreements (SLA) documentation relevant to cloud storage providers
- Standards, guidelines, and organisational requirements relating to work health and safety (WHS) and sustainability
Feedback
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions. You are encouraged to ask and answer questions during class time and online sessions so that you can obtain feedback on your understanding of the concepts and issues being discussed. Finally, you can email or arrange an appointment with your teacher to gain more feedback on your progress.
You should take note of all feedback received and use this information to improve your learning outcomes and final performance in the course.
Assessment Tasks
Assessment Task1 - Cloud Storage Solution
This short-answer assessment task is one of three assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this unit.
This assessment task allows you to demonstrate your knowledge on selecting cloud storage solutions based on the analysis of organisational requirements.
Assessment Task2 - Cloud Storage Planning
This product assessment task is the second of three assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this unit.
This assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to research and develop an implementation plan for cloud storage solutions.
Assessment Task3 - Cloud Storage Implementation
This practical assessment task is the final of three assessment tasks you need to complete satisfactorily, in order to be deemed competent for this unit.
This practical assessment will allow you to demonstrate your ability to research and develop an implementation plan for cloud storage solutions.
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Submission Requirements
You should:
- Ensure that you submit assessments on or before the due date via CANVAS.
- Always retain a copy of your assessment tasks. (hard copy and soft copy)
- When you submit work for assessment at RMIT University you need to use a cover sheet that includes a declaration and statement of authorship. You must complete, sign and submit a cover sheet with all work you submit for assessment, whether individual or group work. On the cover sheet you declare that the work you are presenting for assessment is your own work.
- Each page of your assessment should include footer with your name, student number, the title of the assessment, unit code and title and page numbers. For example, Julie Macpherson, 324567, Task 2, OHS2345C Ensure safe workplace, Page 1 of 10.
- Projects must be submitted via Canvas.
Late Submission Procedures
You are required to submit assessment items and/or ensure performance-based assessment is completed by the due dates.
If you are prevented from submitting an assessment item on time, by circumstances outside your control, you may apply in advance to your teacher for an extension to the due date of up to seven calendar days.
More Information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/extensions-of-time-for-submission-of-assessable-work
Form to use: http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf
Special Consideration Procedures
Where an extension of greater than seven days is needed, you must apply for special consideration. Applications for special consideration must be submitted no later than two working days after the assessment task deadline or scheduled examination
More Information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration
Online special consideration link: https://specon.rmit.edu.au/specon/
Re-submissions
If you are found to be unsuccessful in a Course Assessment Task, you will be allowed one re-submission only. Your teacher will provide feedback regarding what you need to do to improve and will set a new deadline for the re-submission.
If you are still not meeting the assessment requirements you must apply to your Program Manager in writing outlining the steps you will take to demonstrate competence in your course. Your submission will be considered by the Program Team and you will be advised of the outcome as soon as possible.
Adjustments to Assessment
In certain circumstances students may be eligible for an assessment adjustment. For more information about the circumstances under which the assessment arrangements might be granted please access the following website.
More Information: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment
Marking Guide (Courses delivered in accordance with competency-based assessment):
You must demonstrate that you have all the required skills/knowledge/elements in the unit of competency you are studying. You will receive feedback on each assessment task that will inform you about your progress and how well you are performing.
CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
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