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Develop detailed test plans

Develop detailed test plans

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTSAS520
State Code
OAQ04
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/01/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/05/2019
Field of Education
020305 - Systems Analysis And Design
Original Release Date
22/05/2019
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan for testing information and communications technology (ICT) systems including software, systems administration, networking, and web development, by collating documentation of conditions and expected results sufficiently to allow for thorough system testing.It applies to individuals who use technical and specialised knowledge and systematic approaches in performing or organising others to complete complex technical testing operations.No licensing, legislative, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare test environment and stakeholders
  • 1.1 Determine structure of system and user accounts to understand test environment from system specifications
  • 1.2 Develop and document draft test plan according to organisational testing procedures and system specifications
  • 1.3 Notify stakeholders of test objectives and test schedule according to organisational testing procedures
  • 1.4 Notify contact in operations of scheduled test and incorporate feedback to ensure preparedness and common understanding of implications and dependencies
2. Prepare test data and schedule
  • 2.1 Gather test schedules according to organisational testing procedures
  • 2.2 Correlate schedules with related functionality according to organisational testing procedures
  • 2.3 Check testing schedule prior to validation according to organisational testing procedures
  • 2.4 Prepare test according to the test plan and document expected results
  • 2.5 Register test plan and initiate log entries according to organisational testing procedures
3. Complete test plan and acceptance processes
  • 3.1 Validate test and acceptance processes with stakeholders
  • 3.2 Finalise test plan and ensure documentation is compliant with organisational testing procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUW55 ICTSAS513 Develop detailed test plans Unit of competency