Modification History
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Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit defines the competency required to develop administrative and technical procedures throughout the life cycle of a system, network, software and documentation project. 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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ICAB4076B |
Implement configuration management |
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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
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PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Establish configuration management requirements |
1.1. Establish identification standards for naming and version control of system, network , software and documentation to align with organisational needs 1.2. Establish tools and procedures for the required level of integration into the programming, system or network environment 1.3. Determine responsibilities for configuration management within the project and for ongoing support, including approval of changes 1.4. Determine the appropriate points for configuration of particular items |
2. Establish control mechanisms |
2.1. Establish methods for identification and recording of change requests in line with organisational guidelines 2.2. Establish acceptance criteria , test and acceptance processes and processes for approval of change requests in line with organisational guidelines 2.3. Establish security, access and management control criteria, and quality benchmarks 2.4. Determine necessary audit trails and alerts for variations or non-conformance |
3. Establish monitoring mechanisms |
3.1. Establish mechanisms to identify software status throughout the software life cycle, or the status of the system or network during upgrading or reconfiguration 3.2. Determine management of records and status reports, including the history of baselines and their links to back-ups 3.3. Define target audiences and determine the level of detail required in the status reports 3.4. Integrate configuration management into general project management processes for monitoring and control purposes |
4. Manage the release of the product to clients |
4.1. Determine physical and functional completeness of items prior to release 4.2. Determine requirements for formal control of software products and documentation 4.3. Determine policies for retention of baseline/master copies in line with safety, security and legislative requirements and organisational guidelines |
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 learner will require access to:
Project budget and timeframe |
Context of and specific resources for assessment |
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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Standards may include: |
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System may include but is not limited to: |
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Software may include but is not limited to: |
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Network may include but is not limited to: |
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Documentation may follow: |
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Project may include: |
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Organisational guidelines may include but is not limited to: |
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Acceptance criteria may include: |
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Test and acceptance processes |
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Quality benchmarks relevant quality standards include: |
International and Australian Standards are updated and changed on a regular basis, it is therefore important to check the Standards Australia website (www.standards.com.au ) on a regular basis for new standards. May vary according to the type of organisation, and the benchmarks will cover technical, cost savings, performance and quality. Some organisations may be quality-certified and have well-documented standards for addressing quality while others will not; in a simulated environment, best practice workplace examples will be used. |
Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Analyse and Design |
Co-requisite units
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Competency field
Competency field |