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Select, configure and deploy software and hardware testing tools

Select, configure and deploy software and hardware testing tools

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTICT438
State Code
OBU20
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
21/07/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
15/01/2021
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
15/01/2021
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify required software and hardware and deploy as diagnostic and testing tools.It applies to individuals in a wide range of Information and Communications Technology (ICT) areas who are required to test software and hardware.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify process operational requirements
  • 1.1 Identify testing process requirements according to organisational requirements
  • 1.2 Identify any process conflicts and overlapping according to organisational requirements
  • 1.3 Document and validate functional requirements according to organisational policies and procedures
  • 1.4 Identify and confirm required resources, budget and manpower according to organisational requirements
2. Select hardware and software
  • 2.1 Identify required hardware and software tools according to resource and budget requirements
  • 2.2 Identify and analyse required products and equipment interdependencies
  • 2.3 Document products, equipment, hardware and software requirements according to organisational policies and procedures
3. Configure and test hardware and software
  • 3.1 Install and configure required hardware and software tools according to vendor guidelines and organisational requirements
  • 3.2 Configure systems architecture according to vendor guidelines
  • 3.3 Prepare, schedule and execute functionality tests and record outcomes according to organisational procedures
  • 3.4 Track, interpret and correct functionality errors, as required
  • 3.5 Document and lodge finalised hardware and software configuration according to organisational requirements and procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUU40 ICTICT411 Select and employ software and hardware testing tools Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFF9 ICT40120 Certificate IV in Information Technology Qualification
BFF7 ICT30120 Certificate III in Information Technology Qualification