Modification History
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Release 1 |
This Unit first released with ICA11 Information and Communications Technology Training Package version 1.0 |
Unit Descriptor
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to check the system specifications against outcomes and quality standards.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to individuals working as system designers who are required to validate system design specifications to ensure that they meet the required organisational audit standards.
System quality may refer to the network system, a program or a project.
Licensing/Regulatory Information
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.
Pre-Requisites
Not applicable.
Employability Skills Information
This unit contains employability skills.
Elements and Performance Criteria Pre-Content
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Performance Criteria |
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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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1. Determine audit criteria |
1.1 Investigate the system or product for which the quality audit is being performed to understand its functionality 1.2 Determine the objectives to be achieved by the quality audit 1.3 Determine the scope of the quality audit 1.4 Develop a list of audit criteria and quality benchmarks 1.5 Develop a metric to classify the audit criteria 1.6 Determine the audit technique or methodology to be followed 1.7 Examine and detail the resources available to carry out the audit 1.8 Document the objectives, scope, criteria, technique and resources in an audit plan |
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2. Audit aspects of the final system |
2.1 Use the audit criteria to collect evidence about the functionality and quality of the final system, including documentation 2.2 Use a checklist to monitor audit progress 2.3 Document audit outcomes as the audit progresses |
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3. Review and confirm contract and specifications |
3.1 Review system contract against audit outcomes 3.2 Compare system functionality against audit outcomes and system contract 3.3 Identify items of non-compliance where audit outcomes do not meet performance targets or fall short of contract requirements 3.4 Review system procedures for corrective action 3.5 Document items of non-compliance and proposed corrective action |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- communication skills to:
- liaise with internal and external personnel on technical and operational matters
- present information
- literacy skills to:
- analyse and evaluate information
- write reports
- planning and organisational skills to conduct quality audit when reviewing system against contract areas
- problem-solving skills to draft acceptance criteria
- technical skills to:
- create appropriate metrics
- explore functionality of the system being tested.
Required knowledge
- acceptance criteria
- detailed design principles and specification standards
- fault tolerance technologies
- quality audits
- quality levels, both generally and as required by the organisation.
Evidence Guide
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 ability to:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
Assessment must ensure access to:
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs. |
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Method of assessment |
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
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Guidance information for assessment |
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate. Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support. In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. |
Range Statement
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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System may include: |
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Quality benchmarks may include: |
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Metric may include: |
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Documentation may follow: |
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Requirements may refer to: |
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Unit Sector(s)
General ICT
