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Unit Descriptor
Unit descriptor |
This unit defines the competency required to plan for testing by collating documentation of conditions and expected results sufficient to allow for thorough system testing. 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
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Pre-Requisites
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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. Prepare test environment and gather tools |
1.1. Determine structure of system and user accounts to understand the test environment 1.2. Determine areas to test and objectives of the testing ensuring adherence to organisational standards 1.3. Ensure accessibility of documentation 1.4. Notify user representatives or approval authorities of objectives and scheduled test 1.5. Notify operations staff of scheduled test to ensure preparedness and an understanding of implications |
2. Prepare test data |
2.1. Gather test schedules 2.2. Correlate schedules with related functionality 2.3. Check testing schedule prior to validation 2.4. Prepare test drivers/stubs for test harness 2.5. Register test plan, and initiate log entries 2.6. Take action to ensure adherence to organisational standards |
3. Complete test plan and acceptance processes |
3.1. Use software metrics where appropriate 3.2. Validate test and acceptance processes 3.3. Ensure documentation and reporting comply with test plan and quality benchmarks |
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:
Assessment of this competency requires access to project documentation such as:
To demonstrate this unit of competency the test plan will need to document:
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Context of and specific resources for assessment |
A test plan describes the scope, approach, resources, and schedule of intended testing activities. It identifies test items, the features to be tested, the testing tasks, who will do each task, and any risks requiring contingency planning. 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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Testing schedule may take into account but is not limited to: |
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Quality benchmarks may include: |
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Unit Sector(s)
Unit sector |
Test |
Co-requisite units
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Competency field
Competency field |