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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 and select appropriate methodology for a given activity

1.1 Determine and define subject activity

1.2 Define criteria for selection of development methodology

1.3 Review and evaluate a range of traditional and non-traditional system development methodologies

1.4 Select appropriate system development methodology to suit the activity

2. Apply the selected development methodology

2.1 Create an initial project plan to guide developmental processes

2.2 Identify appropriate task types according to development methodology

2.3 Clearly describe and articulate task types

2.4 Define appropriate control structures that need to be created during task type execution

2.5 Associate each task type with a set of input and output parameters

3. Adjust project to suit appropriate methodology

3.1 Identify resources to support methodology selection

3.2 Apply appropriate methodology to solve tasks

3.3 Monitor project flow and record effectiveness against project plan

3.4 Review and document opportunities for improvement, lessons learned and recommendations for future projects

3.5 Submit results to appropriate person for approval

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1, 1.3, 3.1, 3.4

• Identifies, analyses and evaluates a range of textual information containing complex systems development specific terminology, syntax and diagrams, and applies the information to the task

Writing

2.1, 2.3, 3.3, 3.4

• Uses the correct spelling and grammar, and technical terminology to develop project plans, document recommendations, processes and reports in a format suitable to the audience

Oral Communication

1.1, 1.3, 2.3, 3.1-3.4

• Elicits and evaluates information using project related terminology and effective listening and questioning techniques
• Uses plain English and, where necessary, project related terminology to liaise with clients, present information and obtain feedback
• Uses specific and complex systems development terminology to liaise with co-workers

Get the work done

1.1-1.4, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1-3.4

• Uses familiar digital systems and tools to access, organise, analyse and display information relevant to the role
• Applies formal processes when planning more complex tasks, producing plans with logically sequenced steps, reflecting an awareness of time and resource constraints and the needs of others
• Reflects on the appropriateness and effectiveness of project methodologies and identifies some key principles that may be relevant in future situations

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previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

ICTICT403 Apply software development methodologies

ICAICT403A Apply software development methodologies

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

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Release 

Comments 

Release 1

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