Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 1 |
This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 1.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to apply traditional and non-traditional systems development methodologies.
It applies to individuals in a senior development role who exercise discretion and judgement to create solutions using appropriate technical knowledge and analysis skills.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
General ICT
Elements and Performance Criteria
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 |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill |
Performance Criteria |
Description |
Reading |
1.1, 1.3, 3.1, 3.4 |
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Writing |
2.1, 2.3, 3.3, 3.4 |
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Oral Communication |
1.1, 1.3, 2.3, 3.1-3.4 |
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Get the work done |
1.1-1.4, 2.2, 2.4, 2.5, 3.1-3.4 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICTICT403 Apply software development methodologies |
ICAICT403A Apply software development methodologies |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2