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.

data conversion plan
conversion specifications
documentation guidelines

business
system
platform
application
database
network
people in the organisation

internal departments
external organisations
clubs
individual people
internal employees

workstations
personal computers
modems and other connectivity devices
networks
remote sites
servers
DSL modems

commercial software applications
organisation-specific software
packaged software
in-house or customised software

dust
heat
extreme cold
temperature stability
air circulation
moisture

Tools that analyse data quality
Tools for extraction and transformation
Tools for cleansing data (identifying invalid field entries and forcing to legal values
Data management tools

supervisor
teacher
authorised business representative
client

project specifications
reports
help references
technical manuals
training materials and self-paced tutorials
on-line help
user guides
brochures

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 following is essential:

Assessment must confirm sufficient knowledge of the inherent data requirements of both old and upgraded or new systems. Assessment must confirm the ability to achieve a physical transfer or transformation of data.

To demonstrate competency in this unit the person will require access to:

Data conversion plan
Conversion specifications
Documentation guidelines

Context of and specific resources for assessment

To demonstrate this unit of competency the person will during the monitoring process give consideration to:

Data migration from the legacy systems to the staging area (if necessary)
Data conditioning, cleaning, transformation, and integration in the staging area
Storing, updating and exporting converted data
Data loading and indexing on the production server
Ensuring data quality throughout the data conversion process

Supplementary questioning may be used during the summative assessment phase, where necessary, to ensure that:

Data is complete and valid
Structural integrity of both the legacy system and the new database/data warehouse is sound
Data reflects and works with the business rules and data standards
An individual performing at this standard will display self-directed application of knowledge and skills, with substantial depth in database design and development where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques for self and others.
The breadth, depth and complexity covering planning and initiation of alternative approaches to skills or knowledge applications across a broad range of technical and/or management requirements, evaluation and coordination would be characteristic.

Assessment must ensure:

The demonstration of competency may also require self-directed application of knowledge and skills, with substantial depth in some areas where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques for self and others.
Applications involve participation in development of strategic initiatives as well as personal responsibility and autonomy in performing complex technical operations or organising others. It may include participation in teams including teams concerned with planning and evaluation functions. Group or team coordination may also be involved.

Method of assessment
The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace. In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs. Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1.
Competency in this unit should be assessed using summative assessment to ensure consistency of performance in a range of contexts. This unit can be assessed either in the workplace or in a simulated environment. However, simulated activities must closely reflect the workplace to enable full demonstration of competency.
Assessment will usually include observation of real or simulated work processes and procedures and/or performance in a project context as well as questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills. The questioning of team members, supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients where appropriate may provide valuable input to the assessment process. The interdependence of units for assessment purposes may vary with the particular project or scenario.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

ICAB5062B Perform data conversion

An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating theoretical concepts, with substantial depth in some areas
Analyse and plan approaches to technical problems or management requirements
Transfer and apply theoretical concepts and/or technical or creative skills to a range of situations
Evaluate information, using it to forecast for planning or research purposes
Take responsibility for own outputs in relation to broad quantity and quality parameters
Take some responsibility for the achievement of group outcomes
Maintain knowledge of industry products and services