ICTDBS601 Build a data warehouse

Release: 1

ICTDBS601 Build a data warehouse

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 design, develop and implement a data warehouse within an organisation.

It applies to individuals managing a knowledge management team, or works in a senior role in such a team with line management responsibility.

No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

Unit Sector

Database

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. Confirm the database design	1.1 Review the database design document, including the data structures, queries, reports and user interface 1.2 Identify any possible “Big Data” applications 1.3 Compare the database access and security design, with the business security plan
2. Identify the required data and sources	2.1 Identify the required data, with reference to the enterprise’s knowledge management strategy 2.2 Identify subject areas, with reference to the business processes and the required data 2.3 Explore operational data, define the warehouse sources and record the outcomes 2.4 Develop the warehouse source specifications, with reference to the existing data tables and files
3. Determine warehouse operational steps and processes	3.1 Develop the warehouse targets, with reference to the business processes and the required data 3.2 Identify the warehouse agents, according to the system’s configuration 3.3 Identify and develop, warehouse steps and processes
4. Design and develop the warehouse features	4.1 Design and develop the warehouse user interface, with reference to the principles of user interface design 4.2 Develop and implement the warehouse security strategy, according to the enterprise’s security plan 4.3 Identify dimension tables and fact tables, with reference to the required data 4.4 Cost the technology requirements for the implementation of the warehouse security strategy, and include them in e-business budgeting 4.5 Develop a warehouse information catalogue, with reference to the enterprise’s knowledge management strategy
5. Test and implement the data warehouse	5.1 Test the data warehouse against the business requirements, to ensure that iterations meet the business objectives 5.2 Recommend changes to business processes, to ensure compatibility with the data warehouse and the knowledge management strategy 5.3 Implement the data warehouse 5.4 Establish an ongoing maintenance schedule in order to keep the system efficient 5.5 Benchmark and document, the performance level of the data warehouse
6. Finalise work processes	6.1 Arrange for users to have ongoing training in the data warehouse 6.2 Validate the results 6.3 Obtain sign-off for the data warehouse

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, 1.2, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 6.2	Interprets the textual information obtained from a range of sources, and determines how the content may be applied to the requirements
Writing	2.4, 3.1, 3.3, 4.2, 4.5, 5.5	Develops content in a manner that supports the purposes and format of the requirements, using the appropriate structure, layout, and specialised technical and programming language
Oral Communication	2.1, 2.2, 6.1, 6.3	Uses listening, questioning and summarising techniques to identify needs, and uses specific and clear language when engaging with others
Numeracy	4.4	Uses the relevant information in completing cost benefit analyses
Navigate the world of work	2.1, 2.2, 4.2, 4.5	Works autonomously, making high-level decisions to achieve, and improve, organisational goals Takes a lead role in the development of organisational goals, roles and responsibilities Develops and implements strategies that ensure that the organisational policies, procedures and regulatory requirements are being met Monitors and reviews the organisation’s policies, procedures, and adherence to legislative requirements, in order to implement and manage change
Get the work done	All	Develops plans to manage relatively complex, non-routine tasks, with an awareness of how they may contribute to longer-term operational and strategic goals Makes a range of critical and non-critical decisions in relatively complex situations, taking a range of constraints into account Uses systematic, analytical processes in complex non-routine situations, setting goals, gathering relevant information, and identifying and evaluating options, against the agreed criteria Uses a systematic process to identify possible solutions to a difficult problem Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of the principles, concepts, language and practices associated with the digital world, and uses these to build a data warehouse

Unit Mapping Information

Code and title current version	Code and title previous version	Comments	Equivalence status
ICTDBS601 Build a data warehouse	ICADBS601B Build a data warehouse	Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages	Equivalent unit

Links

Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.education.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=a53af4e4-b400-484e-b778-71c9e9d6aff2