Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 7.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Plan test effort and develop test strategy for an application software

1.1 Analyse functionalities of an application software from the system design document and create test strategy for new network product lines

1.2 Produce steps for test strategy, including attributes of each step according to enterprise policy

1.3 Produce test strategy for evaluating suitability of application software for integration into networks

1.4 Analyse test strategy and identify types of risks that would hinder test performance or reality

2. Plan test strategy for regime

2.1 Produce phases of a test cycle for a test regime according to system design document

2.2 Assess a range of tests required to evaluate performance and functionality of application software and determine tests required to suit the test regime

2.3 Evaluate features of testing tool and debuggers and select a required tool to test software application and detect faults

2.4 Evaluate elements of test plan that cover testing functionality of the application software

3. Design test plan and produce test reviews

3.1 Determine forecast time, effort and cost for low and medium intensity projects to perform testing

3.2 Develop a test case or test scenario with prerequisite states based on requirements to generate expected test results for test plan

3.3 Produce test plan for specific phases based on requirements of project specifications for the application software

3.4 Produce test reporting associated with particular test phases within test plan

3.5 Analyse test reports and evaluate impact of test plan on the testing environment

3.6 Manage progress of test plan to minimise risks associated with testing and confirm test compliance with test requirements

3.7 Report any detected defects to relevant personnel, and prepare a strategy to manage defects

4. Manage test traceability

4.1 Create a traceability matrix to correlate relationship between marketing requirements and detailed requirements of software product to matching parts of design, test plan and test cases

4.2 Analyse testing metrics produced by test tool to manage tracking of defects and plan process improvements based on the metrics

4.3 Produce an evaluation report from traceability matrix to manage defects or failures from the test plan

SKILL 

DESCRIPTION 

Numeracy

• Uses numerical information to interpret and evaluate different types of technical data, take measurements and determine cost-effective outcomes

Reading

• Organises, evaluates and critiques ideas and information from a wide range of complex texts

Writing

• Prepares workplace documentation including reports and recommendations incorporating technical language to communicate complex information clearly and effectively

Teamwork

• Selects and uses required conventions and protocols when communicating with relevant personnel in a range of work contexts

Planning and organising

• Uses a combination of formal, logical planning processes and an understanding of context for complex, high impact activities with strategic implications
• Takes responsibility for high-impact decisions in complex situations involving many variables and constraints

Self-management

• Adheres to organisational procedures and protocols

Technology

• Applies formal analytical and lateral thinking techniques for resolving software, hardware and logistics problems
• Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of principles, concepts, language and practices associated with the digital world and uses this to devise strategies

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 7.0.