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Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit defines the competency required to monitor and support data conversion. The following unit is linked and forms an appropriate cluster:
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication. |
Application of the Unit
Application of the unit |
Licensing/Regulatory Information
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Pre-Requisites
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Employability Skills Information
Employability skills |
This unit contains employability skills. |
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
Elements describe the essential outcomes of a unit of competency. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the required skills and knowledge section and the range statement. Assessment of performance is to be consistent with the evidence guide. |
Elements and Performance Criteria
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Monitor data conversion |
1.1. Obtain conversion supporting documentation and apply to conversion process 1.2. Protect production data by taking action to ensure back-up before conversion 1.3. Determine requirements of the client and impact on business operation 1.4. Identify and confirm software , hardware or environmental prerequisites in the conversion plan 1.5. Validate data accuracy and integrity according to conversion specifications 1.6. Identify data rejected by conversion tools and actions detailed in conversion plan are carried out 1.7. Document data rejection or errant behaviour of the conversion process |
2. Support conversion |
2.1. Verify results 2.2. Present to appropriate person and obtain sign-off 2.3. Maintain and document back-up copies of conversion files according to requirements 2.4. Develop clear and coherent technical documentation |
Required Skills and Knowledge
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE |
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit. |
Required skills |
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Required knowledge |
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Evidence Guide
EVIDENCE GUIDE |
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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package. |
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Overview of assessment |
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Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit |
Evidence of the following is essential:
To demonstrate competency in this unit the person will require access to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
To demonstrate this unit of competency the person will during the monitoring process give consideration to:
Supplementary questioning may be used during the summative assessment phase, where necessary, to ensure that:
An individual performing at this standard will display self-directed application of knowledge and skills, with substantial depth in database design and development where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques for self and others. The breadth, depth and complexity covering planning and initiation of alternative approaches to skills or knowledge applications across a broad range of technical and/or management requirements, evaluation and coordination would be characteristic. Assessment must ensure:
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Method of assessment |
The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace. In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs. Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1.
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to:
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Range Statement
RANGE STATEMENT |
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The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included. |
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Supporting documentation may include: |
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Requirements may be in reference to: |
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Client may include but is not limited to: |
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Hardware may include but is not limited to: |
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Software may include but is not limited to: |
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Environmental prerequisites may consist of but is not limited to: |
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Tools may include: |
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Appropriate person may include: |
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Technical documentation may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
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Co-requisite units
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Competency field
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