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.

Quality standards may include:
AS3925.1-1994 Software quality assurance - plans
AS4042-1992 Software configuration management plans
AS4043-1992 Software configuration management
AS/NZS14102:1998 Information technology - guideline for evaluation and selection of CASE tools
AS/NZS4258:1994 Software user documentation process
AS/NZS ISO/IEC 12207:1997 Information technology - Software life cycle processes
current international and Australian standards.
Standards may include:
Australian Standards (AS)
International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
International Organization for Standardization (ISO)
software development standards.
Appropriate person may include:
authorised business representative
client
supervisor.
Documentation may follow:
audit trails
ISO, IEC and AS standards
maintaining equipment inventory, client training and satisfaction reports
naming standards
project-management templates and report writing
version control.
Requirements may relate to:
application
business
database
network
people in the organisation
platform
system.
Client may include:
clubs
external organisations
individuals
internal departments
internal employees.

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:
determine quality standards and procedures that support the development of defect-free products to meet client requirements
apply appropriate quality standards to the development of products
conduct quality testing of developed software.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
data dictionaries
design specifications
data stream management system (DSMS)
simulated scenario
Australian and international software quality standards
appropriate learning and assessment support when required
modified equipment 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:
evaluation of quality testing processes
review of documented processes to ensure quality
verbal or written questioning on quality standards.
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.