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 ensure that the properties of the entire system are tested and proved adequate before handover to the client or user for final acceptance testing.
Application of the Unit
This unit applies to senior information and communications technology (ICT) staff employed in a range of work environments who are required to ensure that a system is defect-free before it is acceptance tested by the user.
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. Prepare for test |
1.1 Prepare test environment 1.2 Determine software life cycle 1.3 Define test plan and appropriate test tools 1.4 Recognise and separate the system into runnable modules mirroring live scenarios 1.5 Gather and prepare logs and result sheets 1.6 Notify operations of scheduled test to ensure preparedness and understanding of implications for operations 1.7 Test scripts for online test or test run for batch test 1.8 Conduct walkthrough to review expected results against acceptance criteria and system requirements documentation |
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2. Conduct test |
2.1 Run test scripts and document results according to test and acceptance processes 2.2 Perform required quality benchmarks or comparisons for acceptance testing 2.3 Adopt organisation and industry standards 2.4 Compare actual results to expected results on completion of each system unit, and complete result sheets |
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3. Analyse and classify results |
3.1 Summarise and classify results, highlighting critical or urgent areas of concern and prepare report 3.2 Compare results against requirements 3.3 Notify operations of test completion 3.4 Log attendees’ details or comments and gain required signatures 3.5 Schedule feedback meeting to discuss report and possible next actions with stakeholders if necessary 3.6 Ensure test reporting complies with documentation and reporting standards |
Required Skills and Knowledge
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit.
Required skills
- communication skills to:
- present information
- provide advice to colleagues and staff
- literacy skills to:
- interpret technical documentation
- write reports
- problem-solving skills to solve testing problems
- technical skills to analyse and use programming skills related to testing the operation and consistency of the total system.
Required knowledge
- automated test tools, with detailed knowledge of some features and processes
- input and output requirements
- organisational practice and rules for preparing test
- particular system requirements and features
- underlying test data.
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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Test environment may include: |
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Test tools may include: |
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Organisation and industry standards may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Systems administration and support
