Release 

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Release 1

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 context of the business need or problem

1.1 Develop the database objectives and identify the expected outcomes to be achieved

1.2 Document the database problem

2. Gather information

2.1 Analyse the database in order to identify the business rules, entities and relationships

2.2 Identify the existing and proposed business models

2.3 Identify any possible Big Data applications

3. Determine the database functionality

3.1 Document the existing database and the environment

3.2 Confirm database functionality with the client

4. Identify scalability and functionality

4.1 Identify the reserve, and long-term capacity, of the database

4.2 Identify the implications for the system’s architecture, data models, data structures, hardware and software

4.3 Identify the requirements for scalability

4.4 Compare the functionality and scalability features of the database

4.5 Determine and document any gap between the features

5. Prepare the database functionality and scalability report

5.1 Document the functionality and scalability of the database

5.2 Submit the report to the client for review

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.2, 4.1-4.5

• Critically analyses complex documentation from a variety of sources, and consolidates information relating to specific criteria, to determine the requirements

Writing

1.1, 1.2, 3.1, 5.1, 5.2

• Develops content in a manner that supports the purposes and format of the requirements, using the appropriate structure, layout and specialised technical language

Oral Communication

1.1, 2.2, 3.2, 4.1-4.3, 5.2

• Establishes and maintains, complex and effective communications in a broad range of contexts, using listening, questioning and summarising techniques to identify needs, and uses specific and clear language when engaging with others

Get the work done

1.1, 1.2, 2.3, 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5

• Plans strategic priorities and outcomes within a flexible, efficient and effective context, in a diverse environment exposed to competing demands
• Gathers and analyses data, and seeks feedback, to improve plans and processes
• Makes high-impact decisions in a complex and diverse environment, using input from a range of sources
• Identifies the key factors that impact on decisions and their outcomes, drawing on experience, competing priorities and decision-making strategies, where appropriate
• Explores and incubates, new and innovative ideas through unconstrained analysis, and critical thinking, to develop and improve the organisation’s goals
• Uses digital technologies to manage the business operations, and actively investigates new technologies for strategic and operational purposes

Code and title 

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

ICTDBS603 Determine suitability of database functionality and scalability

ICADBS603B Determine suitability of database functionality and scalability

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

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