Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
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Release 1 |
This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 4.0. |
Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively manage and administer the end-to-end testing process, including test definition, execution and reporting.
It applies to experienced individuals who work autonomously in performing or organising others to undertake testing of systems and applications.
No licensing, legislative, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Unit Sector
Systems administration and support
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 test scope and schedule |
1.1 Determine testing requirements and objectives based on system requirements and acceptance criteria 1.2 Develop test plans based on system and testing requirements and objectives 1.3 Develop testing timelines and allocate resources according to organisational requirements and objectives 1.4 Document test schedules according to test procedures and provide to superior 1.5 Obtain feedback from superior on test requirements, objectives, and schedule and incorporate required changes |
2. Manage test procedures |
2.1 Insert code into the test environment 2.2 Allocate personnel to testing procedures and manage work to ensure test procedures are carried out according to requirements and objectives 2.3 Administer alterations to the code if errors are detected 2.4 Integrate code into production environment 2.5 Administer full system test to ensure suitability of the system |
3. Review the completeness and accuracy of the system |
3.1 Record, prioritise, and investigate discrepancies and corrections according to organisational testing procedures 3.2 Brief superior on test results and agree required actions 3.3 Schedule required code changes based on test results 3.4 Evaluate results of system test against acceptance criteria to determine acceptability of system |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills that are essential to performance but not explicit in the performance criteria.
Skill |
Description |
Reading |
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Writing |
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Oral Communication |
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Interact with others |
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Get the work done |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
ICTSAS522 Manage the testing process |
ICTSAS515 Manage the testing process |
Edits to elements and performance criteria to clarify intent. Updates to Assessment Requirements. |
Equivalent unit |
Links
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