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Perform ICT data conversions

Perform ICT data conversions

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTPRG550
State Code
OBS92
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
020103 - Programming
Original Release Date
15/01/2021
Nominal Hours
20
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to translate Information and Communications Technology (ICT) data from one format to another, by means of a data conversion process.It applies to those in support and implementation roles who are required to convert data from one system to another.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Prepare system for conversion
  • 1.1 Obtain data stores required for conversion
  • 1.2 Trial conversion work in isolated environment, secure from the production system and confirm backup solutions
  • 1.3 Map and document required data fields according to conversion requirements
  • 1.4 Determine field validation requirements from conversion plans, including data field legal ranges
  • 1.5 Determine actions to be taken with the fields or records that are rejected by the conversion plan
2. Design system conversion
  • 2.1 Design and document data conversion program modules from conversion specifications
  • 2.2 Code and test data conversion program modules according to conversion specifications
  • 2.3 Confirm data conversion and test the converted production data
  • 2.4 Document testing outcomes according to organisational policies and procedures
3. Perform data conversion
  • 3.1 Estimate and document conversion time and procedures
  • 3.2 Prepare production system for data conversion, protect data and take off-line
  • 3.3 Determine and document data rejected and reason for rejection by conversion routines
  • 3.4 Execute conversion program modules according to conversion plan
  • 3.5 Document conversion process and submit to required personnel
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUV91 ICTPRG528 Perform ICT data conversion Unit of competency
State Code National Code Title Type
BFG0 ICT50120 Diploma of Information Technology Qualification
BGJ4 ICT50220 Diploma of Information Technology Qualification