Unit of competency
Modification History
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Release 1 |
This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 6.0. |
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 those 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 system for conversion |
1.1 Obtain data stores required for conversion 1.2 Trial conversion work in isolated environment, secure from the production system and confirm backup solutions 1.3 Map and document required data fields according to conversion requirements 1.4 Determine field validation requirements from conversion plans, including data field legal ranges 1.5 Determine actions to be taken with the fields or records that are rejected by the conversion plan |
2. Design system conversion |
2.1 Design and document data conversion program modules from conversion specifications 2.2 Code and test data conversion program modules according to conversion specifications 2.3 Confirm data conversion and test the converted production data 2.4 Document testing outcomes according to organisational policies and procedures |
3. Perform data conversion |
3.1 Estimate and document conversion time and procedures 3.2 Prepare production system for data conversion, protect data and take off-line 3.3 Determine and document data rejected and reason for rejection by conversion routines 3.4 Execute conversion program modules according to conversion plan 3.5 Document conversion process and submit to required personnel |
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
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DESCRIPTION |
Reading |
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Writing |
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Teamwork |
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Planning and organising |
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Problem solving |
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Technology |
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Unit Mapping Information
Supersedes and is equivalent to ICTPRG528 Perform ICT data conversion.
Links
Companion Volume Implementation Guide is found on VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2