NQF5 Robotics Processing Automation Developer (RPA) – 251201004-PM-09, Apply Design Thinking Methodologies

SECTION 3: CURRICULUM COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS – SECTION 3B: PRACTICAL MODULE SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION 3B: PRACTICAL SKILLS MODULE SPECIFICATIONS ​9. 251201004-PM-09, Apply Design Thinking Methodologies, NQF Level 4, Credits 4 9.1 Purpose of the Practical Skills Module The focus of the learning in this module is on providing the learner with an opportunity to acquire the skills to participate in a design thinking intervention and apply design thinking methodologies and look for opportunities to apply the same methodology in world-of-work and personal life The learner will be required to: PM-07-PS01 : Collaborate with team members to apply innovative and problem solving strategies. PM-07-PS02 : Apply design thinking process to solve a problem creatively and innovatively 9.2 Guidelines for Practical Skills 9.2.1 PM-07-PS01 : Collaborate with team members to apply innovative and problem solving strategies. Scope of Practical Skill Given access to a Design Thinking workshop with multidisciplinary team members, the learner must be able to: PA0101 Interact and collaborate with team members. PA0102 Engage in dialogues as required by the process. PA0103 Participate in the activities as presented by the facilitator. PA0104 Actively contribute to the discussions and activities. Applied Knowledge AK0101 Design Thinking as a solution-based approach to solving problems. Internal Assessment Criteria IAC0101 The ability to collaborate with team members towards a joint goal is demonstrated. 9.2.2 PM-07-PS02 : Apply design thinking process to solve a problem creatively and innovatively Scope of Practical Skill Given access to a Design Thinking workshop with multidisciplinary team members and techniques and equipment, the learner must be able to: PA0201 Empathise with users/customers by setting aside own assumptions and formulate real insights about the user PA0202 Define the problem statement and create a point-of-view statement, indicating a specific user, a need, and an insight PA0203 Ideate by challenging assumptions and creating ideas for innovative solutions to help resolve the challenges and needs PA0204 Prototype workable ideas PA0205 Test the solution applying a reiterative process and using various techniques Applied Knowledge AK0201 Involving five phases: Empathize, Define, Ideate, Prototype and Test Internal Assessment Criteria IAC0201 The ability to participate in the design thinking phases is demonstrated. Page 87 of 108 251201004 - Occupational Certificate: Robotic Processing Automation (RPA) Developer IAC0202 Use skills to understand users, challenge assumptions, redefine problems and create innovative solutions to prototype and test and innovative and creative solution 9.3 Provider Programme Accreditation Criteria Physical Requirements: Valid licenses software and application, including OS. Internet connection and hardware availability Examples and information specified in the scope statement and all the case studies, scenarios and access to hardware and software implied in the scope statements of the modules. Remote learners: Provider must provide business IT simulation system (e.g. invoice processing). Human Resource Requirements: Lecturer/learner ratio of 1:10 (Maximum) Qualification of lecturer (SME): o NQF 5 industry recognised qualification with 1 years’ experience in the IT industry Assessors and moderators: accredited by the MICT SETA Legal Requirements: Legal (product) licences to use the software for learning and training OHS compliance certificate Ethical clearance (where necessary) 7.4 Exemptions No exemptions, but the module can be achieved in full through a normal RPL process