HND computing

Assignment title Individual Project

Formulate a project AC1 Formulate and record possible outline project specifications
AC2 Identify the factors that contribute to the process of project selection
AC3 Produce a specification for the agreed project
AC4 Produce an appropriate project plan for the agreed project
LO2 Implement the project within agreed procedures and to specification
AC5 Match resources efficiently to the project
AC6 Undertake the proposed project in accordance with the agreed specification
AC7 Organise, analyse and interpret relevant outcomes
LO3 Evaluate the project outcomes AC8 Use appropriate project evaluation techniques
AC9 Interpret and analyse the results in terms of the original project specification
AC10 Make recommendations and justify areas for further consideration
LO4 Present the project outcomes
AC11 Produce a record of all project procedures used
AC12 Use an agreed format and appropriate media to present the outcomes of the project to an audience.

This assignment is intended for you to link and integrate the knowledge and skills acquired during the programme to produce a practical solution to a realistic problem from the use of applications software Specifically, the objective is to enable you to produce an acceptable and viable business solution to an agreed specification with a defined timescale and constraints.

Scenario

For this assignment produce a written report. The information you will need to include in your report is broken down into tasks indicated below.

Task 1 (LO1, AC1, AC2, AC3, AC4)

Identify and agree a project for a suitable problem with your tutor. Produce a project logbook/diary; project specification and project plan (Gantt Chart) for the agreed project, using a chosen systems development life cycle.

Note: You are strongly advised to research and identify IS project with your current or previous employment or a local business.

Task 2 (LO2, LO4, AC5, AC6, AC11)
Design and implement a fully working solution for the agreed project. Produce document evidence of testing with test data and a user guide for staff training.

Task 3 (LO2, LO3, LO4, AC7, AC8, AC9, AC10, AC11)

Reflect on your project and justify project progress and outcomes in terms of the original agreed project specification. Discuss any limitations and possible improvements that could be made to your solution.

In addition the report should contain a contents page, introduction, conclusion and a bibliography of your sources.

Task 4 (LO4, AC12)

Demonstrate your project to the tutor and justify your solution for the identified problem.

Evidence checklist Summary of evidence required by student Evidence presented
Task

Achievement Summary

Criteria Reference To achieve the criteria the evidence must show that the student is able to: Achieved?
(tick)
AC1 Formulate and record possible outline project specifications
AC2 Identify the factors that contribute to the process of project selection
AC3 Produce a specification for the agreed project
AC4 Produce an appropriate project plan for the agreed project
AC5 Match resources efficiently to the project
AC6 Undertake the proposed project in accordance with the agreed specification
AC7 Organise, analyse and interpret relevant outcomes
AC8 Use appropriate project evaluation techniques
AC9 Interpret and analyse the results in terms of the original project specification
AC10 Make recommendations and justify areas for further consideration
AC11 Produce a record of all project procedures used
AC12 Use an agreed format and appropriate media to present the outcomes of the project to an audience.