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 translate information and communications technology (ICT) data from one format to another, by means of a data conversion process.
It applies to individuals in support and implementation roles who are required to convert data from one system to another.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Programming and software development
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 the system for conversion |
1.1 Obtain the data stores that are subject to conversion 1.2 Protect and confirm backup solutions 1.3 Trial conversion work in an isolated environment, secure from the production system 1.4 Map and document, the required data fields from the old system to the new or upgraded system 1.5 Determine field validation requirements from conversion plans, including data field legal ranges 1.6 Determine the actions to be taken with the fields or records that are rejected by the conversion plan 1.7 Consult stakeholders on the creation of a conversion plan 1.8 Design the data conversion program modules from the conversion specifications 1.9 Code and test data conversion program modules, according to conversion specifications 1.10 Confirm data conversion and test the converted production data |
2. Perform data conversion |
2.1 Estimate and plan for conversion time 2.2 Prepare the production system for data conversion and take off-line 2.3 Undertake action to protect production data 2.4 Take action to ensure minimal disruption to client business requirements during the conversion process 2.5 Document the data rejected by conversion routines, and the reason for rejection 2.6 Execute the conversion program modules 2.7 Document the results of the conversion process, and report to the appropriate person |
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 |
1.5, 1.8, 1.9 |
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Writing |
1.4, 2.5, 2.7 |
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Interact with others |
1.7, 2.7 |
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Get the work done |
1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.6, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.6 |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICTPRG528 Perform ICT data conversion |
ICAPRG528A Perform IT data conversion |
Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages. Minor change to title. |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2