Unit of competency Outline

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Perform ICT data conversion

Perform ICT data conversion

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTPRG528
State Code
AUV91
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Transition (Replaced)
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/03/2015
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
16/09/2015
Field of Education
020103 - Programming
Original Release Date
16/09/2015
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to translate information and communications technology (ICT) data from one format to another, by means of a data conversion process.It applies to individuals in support and implementation roles who are required to convert data from one system to another.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare the system for conversion
  • 1.1 Obtain the data stores that are subject to conversion
  • 1.2 Protect and confirm backup solutions
  • 1.3 Trial conversion work in an isolated environment, secure from the production system
  • 1.4 Map and document, the required data fields from the old system to the new or upgraded system
  • 1.5 Determine field validation requirements from conversion plans, including data field legal ranges
  • 1.6 Determine the actions to be taken with the fields or records that are rejected by the conversion plan
  • 1.7 Consult stakeholders on the creation of a conversion plan
  • 1.8 Design the data conversion program modules from the conversion specifications
  • 1.9 Code and test data conversion program modules, according to conversion specifications
  • 1.10 Confirm data conversion and test the converted production data
2. Perform data conversion
  • 2.1 Estimate and plan for conversion time
  • 2.2 Prepare the production system for data conversion and take off-line
  • 2.3 Undertake action to protect production data
  • 2.4 Take action to ensure minimal disruption to client business requirements during the conversion process
  • 2.5 Document the data rejected by conversion routines, and the reason for rejection
  • 2.6 Execute the conversion program modules
  • 2.7 Document the results of the conversion process, and report to the appropriate person
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D8040 ICAPRG528A Perform IT data conversion Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBS92 ICTPRG550 Perform ICT data conversions Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
AWF1 ICT50115 Diploma of Information Technology Qualification
BEH1 ICT50118 Diploma of Information Technology Qualification