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Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit defines the competency required to effectively manage and administer the end to end testing process including test definition, execution and reporting. 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
Refer to Unit Descriptor
Pre-Requisites
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ICAT5077B |
Develop detailed test plan |
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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
ELEMENT |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Develop test schedule |
1.1. Determine testing requirements and objectives 1.2. Review test plan, where available 1.3. Develop testing timeline and allocate resources 1.4. Document test objectives and schedule according to test procedures and distribute to appropriate person 1.5. Obtain feedback and incorporate relevant changes |
2. Complete test procedures |
2.1. Copy necessary code into the testing environment 2.2. Allocate and manage personnel carrying out the testing process 2.3. Administer alterations/changes to the code 2.4. Integrate code into production environment |
3. Review the completeness and accuracy of the system |
3.1. Administer full system test to ensure suitability of the system 3.2. Document outcomes of system test for use in subsequent development phases |
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 |
The person will have clearly identified the results of the systems tests. The system test should clearly confirm that:
If the system test does not confirm the above, then the person will have documented how the system has not met the test criteria. The system test is a fully functional exercising of the system to be implemented, as such, all resources necessary to execute the entire system will be required. Effective test management should ensure that all testing is carried out on the same platform as the completed system. Scheduled testing should be on the production platform and the production environment will be required as part of test preparation. 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. 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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Appropriate person may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Test |
Co-requisite units
Co-requisite units |
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Competency field
Competency field |