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 undertake manipulation, migration and conversion of data between systems or databases while maintaining data integrity.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to individuals involved in the implementation of new systems who are required to ensure that existing data is migrated to the new system.
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. Perform data transition |
1.1 Identify and document the data that is to be migrated, transferred or archived 1.2 Collect required data, target database requirements and implementation details 1.3 Clean up data to match new data structures and rules 1.4 Write and test conversion programs if required by the implementation plan, or use conversion tools 1.5 Ensure clean data take-on by re-keying or converting according to database requirements and conversion plan 1.6 Migrate data to target environment 1.7 Archive data according to requirements |
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2. Check data transition |
2.1 Run reports and other tests on old and new data to verify the quantity and quality of data transition 2.2 Run production or specialised programs against data to confirm control totals 2.3 Check referential integrity and data constraints and requirements against database requirements and conversion plan 2.4 Verify that data transition has been completed according to requirements and plans |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- analytical skills to analyse new data structures and their match to existing data
- literacy skills to interpret and produce technical documentation
- technical skills to:
- archive data
- undertake low-level programming
- use conversion tools.
Required knowledge
- detailed knowledge of:
- current industry-accepted hardware and software products, including their general features and capabilities
- new and existing systems’ current functionality
- overview knowledge of:
- change-management systems when performing data transition and checking data integrity
- database structures
- quality assurance practices when checking data integrity
- software tools
- system data requirements
- client business domain when checking data transition
- client's data management and data security policy and procedures.
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:
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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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Database may include: |
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Conversion tools may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Systems administration and support
