8729 BTEC Nationals IT Practitioners
Unit 7 Systems Analysis and Design
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Description of unit
Systems analysis informs the development of large or small but often complex systems and the interactions within those systems. It provides structured processes that give reliability to designs.
In this unit learners will gain an understanding of the principles and stages involved in systems analysis and the associated documentation involved in both the analysis and design stages. One key stage involves the determination of the requirements and the writing of the requirements specification. Clear statements and understanding of the requirements are essential to ensuring that an appropriate solution is designed. In addition it will provide the basis for later testing and evaluation.
This unit includes content that relates to why organisations undertake systems analyses as well as the benefits of engaging in such a formal process. There is a wide variety of methodologies used, however they all are based on similar fundamental principles.
Learners will become familiar with a limited number of life cycle models and the associated terminology involved in the analysis and investigation of a system. Learners will develop detailed knowledge and understanding of different methodologies and their benefits and uses in particular situations.
The final part of this unit considers the nature and design of test plans. These are key to ensuring that the final system meets the defined requirements. It is expected that learners will undertake an actual systems analysis and design activity and this should include a test plan. It is not expected, however, that the learner will create the system or test it as part of the unit.
Learning outcomes
On completion of this unit a learner should
1 Understand the principles of systems analysis and design
2 Be able to investigate, analyse and document requirements
3 Be able to create a system design
4 Be able to design a test plan.
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