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.

Acceptance criteria may include:
cost implications
logistical considerations
technical
timeframe.
Appropriate person may include:
authorised business representative
client
supervisor.
Requirements may relate to:
application
business
network
people in the organisation
system.
Feedback mechanisms may include:
interviews
meetings
questionnaires
surveys.
Client may include:
clubs
external organisations
individuals
internal departments
internal employees.
Project may include:
business improvement process
business involved in a total organisational change
ebusiness solution involving the total organisation or part of the organisation
systems-only change.

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:
design and prepare a clear and best-fit technical design for a set project, incorporating:
changes to design model based on user requirements
detailed specification of modules
updated documentation to reflect changes.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
requirements model
business requirements
project deliverables
acceptance criteria
current information technology (IT) blueprint
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:
verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of the principles of technical designs
review of project documentation, particularly including design model and module specifications
review of client-feedback mechanisms.
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.