Unit of competency Outline

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Test applications

Test applications

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTPRG404
State Code
AUV58
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
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare test plans, write test procedures or scripts according to test plans, and maintain test plans and scripts.It applies to individuals who may be responsible for test plan preparation, execution, maintenance, and reporting of tests; as well as defect management in the software development life cycle.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine testing need in development
  • 1.1 Identify testing role across software development life cycle
  • 1.2 Identify testing types and testing tools
  • 1.3 Recognise testing benefits, standard and terms
2. Prepare test plan document
  • 2.1 Gather requirements to develop test plan
  • 2.2 Analyse and identify test data using various test-case design techniques
  • 2.3 Define and design test cases
3. Write and execute test procedures
  • 3.1 Choose and adopt a unit test framework
  • 3.2 Design and implement algorithm in test procedures
  • 3.3 Perform test executions
4. Review test results
  • 4.1 Record test results
  • 4.2 Analyse test results
  • 4.3 Produce test progress reports
  • 4.4 Manage defects
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D7998 ICAPRG404A Test applications Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OBT23 ICTPRG433 Test software developments Unit of competency