Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

Methodology may include:
traditional methodology
non-traditional methodology.
Traditional system development methodologies may include:
design methodology
structured systems analysis
system development life cycle.
Non-traditional system development methodologies may include:
multi-view
object-oriented analysis and design
prototyping
soft system methodology.
Project may include:
business improvement process
ebusiness solution involving the total organisation or part of the organisation
systems-only change
total organisational change.
Task types may include:
development process activities
cultural
organisational
procedural.
Control structures may include:
acceptance criteria
inspection
review process
test plans.
Input and output may include:
pre-conditional options, such as a check to confirm that inputs fulfil specific requirements
post-conditional options, such as a check that outputs have met quality requirements.
Appropriate person may include:
authorised business representative
client
supervisor.

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
Evidence of the ability to:
develop a project plan
apply a methodology to a project
produce documentation as required by the chosen methodology.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
design specifications and current methodologies
organisational standards for documentation and version control
detailed user requirements document, including model and scope
appropriate learning and assessment support when required.
Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
direct observation of candidate conducting the stages of a development methodology within the scope of a project
verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of a variety of system development methodologies and their application to a systems project
review of supporting documentation produced by candidate.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support.
In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.