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This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 1.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Determine and select appropriate development methodology for a given activity

1.1 Determine and define subject activity

1.2 Define criteria for selection of development methodology

1.3 Review and evaluate with project leader a range of traditional and non-traditional system development methodologies

1.4 Select appropriate system development methodology to suit the activity

1.5 Brief project team on selected methodology

2. Direct the use of the selected development methodology

2.1 Review the initial project plan to guide developmental processes

2.2 Review the identification of appropriate task types according to development methodology

2.3 Review the description and articulation of task types

2.4 Review the definition of appropriate control structures that need to be created during task type execution

2.5 Review the identification of resources to support methodology selection

2.6 Monitor the application of appropriate methodology to solve tasks

2.7 Monitor the project flow and effectiveness of use of methodology against project plan

2.8 Review the documented opportunities for improvement, lessons learned and recommendations for future projects

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1-1.3, 2.1- 2.5, 2.8

• Identifies, analyses and evaluates a range of online and hard copy organisational documentation and technical information containing complex, systems development specific terminology, syntax and diagrams and applies the information to the task

Writing

1.1-1.3, 2.1- 2.5

• Uses correct spelling, grammar and plain English together with a range of systems development specific terminology and computer generated diagrams

Oral Communication

1.1, 1.3-1.5, 2.1-2.8

• Elicits and evaluates information using project related terminology and effective listening and questioning techniques
• Uses specific and complex systems development terminology to liaise with project leader, review methodology and monitor the project

Interact with others

1.3

• Identifies relevant information and ideas from a range of messages and oral and written exchanges, paying some attention to the meanings attached to the choice of form, channel and wording

Get the work done

1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.1-2.7

• Develops plans to manage relatively complex, non-routine tasks with an awareness of how they may contribute to longer term operational and strategic goals
• Uses systematic analytical processes in complex, non-routine situations, setting goals, gathering relevant information and identifying and evaluating options against agreed criteria

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Equivalence status 

ICTICT603 Manage the use of appropriate development methodologies

ICAICT603A Manage the use of appropriate development methodologies

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

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Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 1.0.