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Apply testing techniques for software development

Apply testing techniques for software development

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTPRG551
State Code
OBS90
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/07/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/01/2021
Field of Education
020103 - Programming
Original Release Date
15/01/2021
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to develop test strategies and implement tests to assure reliability and quality of an application.It applies to quality assurance analysts, test analysts, testers, system testers, software testers, test leads and software developers, responsible for activities including test plan preparation, execution and maintenance, reporting of tests and defect management in an application. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan and design test
  • 1.1 Analyse and review software development specifications against organisational requirements
  • 1.2 Determine and document test context, scope, standard and methodology
  • 1.3 Determine and document test types, tools and input data requirements
  • 1.4 Design and document test plan and test cases according to software testing specifications
  • 1.5 Submit documentation to required personnel and seek and respond to feedback
2. Prepare test environment
  • 2.1 Review documents and determine required preparation for test environment
  • 2.2 Determine and document test environment according to software testing requirements
  • 2.3 Build and set up test environment according to software testing requirements
3. Implement and execute test
  • 3.1 Build input data for testing according to software testing requirements
  • 3.2 Create test suite according to software testing requirements
  • 3.3 Execute test cases according to software testing requirements
  • 3.4 Create test record and store test results according to software testing requirements
4. Manage defect and testing process
  • 4.1 Evaluate and document test results according to software testing requirements
  • 4.2 Track, defect and verify fixes and document outcomes
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUV95 ICTPRG529 Apply testing techniques for software development Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFG0 ICT50120 Diploma of Information Technology Qualification
BGJ4 ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology Qualification