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Validate application designs against specifications

Validate application designs against specifications

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTPRG546
State Code
OBS96
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 check software application designs against specifications and to apply validation techniques across the system’s life cycle.It applies to who work in the area of software development, including software project managers, testers, software engineers, system analysts and software developers, and are responsible for verifying and validating software design specifications. No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Evaluate software requirement specifications
  • 1.1 Identify existing software specifications from organisational documents
  • 1.2 Evaluate existing software against requirements and determine and document alignment
  • 1.3 Validate software requirement specifications document with required personnel
2. Create proof of concept prototype
  • 2.1 Create prototype system using rapid application development tools (RAD) according to specifications
  • 2.2 Present and demonstrate prototype system to required personnel
  • 2.3 Seek and respond to presentation feedback from required personnel
  • 2.4 Validate the proof of concept according to organisational policies and procedures
3. Evaluate software design
  • 3.1 Determine design completeness, accuracy and consistency according to proof of concept prototype
  • 3.2 Validate software design document according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 3.3 Validate database structure, elements and user interface
  • 3.4 Validate code and software consistency according to design document
4. Evaluate the testing requirements
  • 4.1 Review and validate test plans and cases according to organisational requirements
  • 4.2 Document review and validation outcomes
  • 4.3 Submit documentation to required personnel and seek and respond to feedback
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUV98 ICTPRG520 Validate an application design against specifications Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFG0 ICT50120 Diploma of Information Technology Qualification
BGJ4 ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology Qualification