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Manage the testing process

Manage the testing process

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTSAS522
State Code
OAQ02
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
30/01/2019
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
22/05/2019
Field of Education
029999 - Information Technology, N.e.c.
Original Release Date
22/05/2019
Nominal Hours
15
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to effectively manage and administer the end-to-end testing process, including test definition, execution and reporting.It applies to experienced individuals who work autonomously in performing or organising others to undertake testing of systems and applications.No licensing, legislative, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine test scope and schedule
  • 1.1 Determine testing requirements and objectives based on system requirements and acceptance criteria
  • 1.2 Develop test plans based on system and testing requirements and objectives
  • 1.3 Develop testing timelines and allocate resources according to organisational requirements and objectives
  • 1.4 Document test schedules according to test procedures and provide to superior
  • 1.5 Obtain feedback from superior on test requirements, objectives, and schedule and incorporate required changes
2. Manage test procedures
  • 2.1 Insert code into the test environment
  • 2.2 Allocate personnel to testing procedures and manage work to ensure test procedures are carried out according to requirements and objectives
  • 2.3 Administer alterations to the code if errors are detected
  • 2.4 Integrate code into production environment
  • 2.5 Administer full system test to ensure suitability of the system
3. Review the completeness and accuracy of the system
  • 3.1 Record, prioritise, and investigate discrepancies and corrections according to organisational testing procedures
  • 3.2 Brief superior on test results and agree required actions
  • 3.3 Schedule required code changes based on test results
  • 3.4 Evaluate results of system test against acceptance criteria to determine acceptability of system
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUX07 ICTSAS515 Manage the testing process Unit of competency