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 install, configure and test a payment gateway that enables translation of electronic payment information provided online into a form accessible to a merchant processor.
It applies to individuals in the network or web development area who are required to build e-commerce facilities into websites.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Networking
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. Prepare server and e-business software for payment site |
1.1 Analyse client requirements and regulatory requirements 1.2 Evaluate payment software and select appropriate software to meet specifications, including security and privacy benchmarks 1.3 Review and compare online merchant options 1.4 Choose payment method with reference to business requirements and client expectations 1.5 Test payment software and evaluate to ensure suitability and compatibility with current system and to meet client needs |
2. Install payment gateway |
2.1 Install selected payment software 2.2 Establish online merchant account 2.3 Configure web pages and back-end solutions to handle requests and integrate with the database for each transaction 2.4 Obtain merchant account information from the financial institution 2.5 Implement appropriate security systems to protect the payment infrastructure 2.6 Configure payment gateway to accept the appropriate payment methods and transaction types according to business requirements |
3. Test payment gateway |
3.1 Check transaction server for functionality against expected performance benchmarks 3.2 Test gateway using transaction types 3.3 Verify transactions by using the administrative functions of chosen payment software 3.4 Document payment gateway |
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 |
1.1-1.4, 3.3 |
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Writing |
2.4, 2.6, 3.4 |
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Numeracy |
1.2, 1.5, 3.1 |
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Get the work done |
1.2-1.5, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.3 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICTNWK521 Install, configure and test a payment gateway |
ICANWK521A Install, configure and test a payment gateway |
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