Unit of competency details

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This Unit first released with ICA11 Information and Communications Technology Training Package version 1.0

Element 

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.

1. Assist in selecting technical design features

1.1 Select and revise design model based on iteration and design changes

1.2 Incorporate outstanding design points according to acceptance criteria 

1.3 Distribute reports identifying changes and implications to appropriate person  for review

2. Contribute to design review

2.1 Compare design against requirements  and fix as necessary

2.2 Confirm design with appropriate person

2.3 Use feedback mechanisms  to gather information on design changes from client 

2.4 Incorporate design changes where required

3. Contribute to development of program specifications

3.1 Implement modules by incremental development techniques

3.2 Identify user authority for each module

3.3 Prepare detailed specifications of module implementation for each module that will not be incrementally built

3.4 Prepare documentation according to requirements of the project 

Overview of assessment 

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit 

Evidence of the ability to:

• design and prepare a clear and best-fit technical design for a set project, incorporating:

• changes to design model based on user requirements
• detailed specification of modules
• updated documentation to reflect changes.

Context of and specific resources for assessment 

Assessment must ensure access to:

• requirements model
• business requirements
• project deliverables
• acceptance criteria
• current information technology (IT) blueprint
• appropriate learning and assessment support when required.

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:

• verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of the principles of technical designs
• review of project documentation, particularly including design model and module specifications
• review of client-feedback mechanisms.

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.

Acceptance criteria  may include:

• cost implications
• logistical considerations
• technical
• timeframe.

Appropriate person  may include:

• authorised business representative
• client
• supervisor.

Requirements  may relate to:

• application
• business
• network
• people in the organisation
• system.

Feedback mechanisms  may include:

• interviews
• meetings
• questionnaires
• surveys.

Client  may include:

• clubs
• external organisations
• individuals
• internal departments
• internal employees.

Project  may include:

• business improvement process
• business involved in a total organisational change
• ebusiness solution involving the total organisation or part of the organisation
• systems-only change.