Modification History
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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 fit a physical model into the design phase of the methodology.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to systems designers who are required to model proposed solutions.
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 |
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
1. Review and confirm information requirements and existing models |
1.1 Review information requirements and clarify areas that are not understood 1.2 Identify organisational standards for developing models, and check the model development method for consistency with organisational goals 1.3 Identify assumptions and incorporate into modelling process 1.4 Identify goals and resolve into tasks required to be performed to obtain goals 1.5 Define internal tasks needed to perform identified goals |
2. Resolve conflicts and inconsistencies |
2.1 Identify missed opportunities arising from previous and current model development 2.2 Identify bottlenecks, overlooked functionalities and other issues and resolve with client input as required |
3. Build and test model |
3.1 Develop model based on existing architecture 3.2 Document details of model, according to agreed project or organisational standards 3.3 Develop model according to project deliverables and acceptance criteria within determined timeframe and project constraints 3.4 Test model against the test plan 3.5 Document test data to ensure that test procedures validate performance of the model |
4. Ensure that the model represents a workable solution |
4.1 Ensure a consensus view of key information technology (IT) stakeholders is represented in model 4.2 Ensure model is checked by key IT stakeholders to confirm common knowledge of the model and the proposed solution 4.3 Submit model to appropriate person for sign-off |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- communication skills to negotiate and liaise with internal and external personnel on technical and operational matters
- literacy skills to:
- document details of system model
- interpret standards
- planning skills to set benchmarks and identify project scope when developing model
- problem-solving skills to resolve conflicts and inconsistencies in systems models
- research skills to specify, analyse and evaluate broad features of a particular business domain and best practice system
- technical skills to:
- develop the model
- test model according to test plan.
Required knowledge
- client business domain, particularly the client organisation structure and business functionality
- current industry-accepted hardware and software products and standards
- modelling techniques and methodologies
- range of development and test tools
- systems development methodologies.
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.
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. |
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.
Requirements may refer to: |
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Standards may include: |
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Client may include: |
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Existing architecture may vary from: |
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Document may follow: |
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Project may include: |
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Constraints may include: |
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Stakeholders may include: |
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Solution may include: |
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Appropriate person may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Networking