Unit of competency Outline

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Test software developments

Test software developments

Unit of competency
National Code
ICTPRG433
State Code
OBT23
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
50
Description
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare test plans, write test procedures and scripts according to test plans and maintain test plans and scripts.It applies to those who are responsible for test plan preparation, execution, maintenance and reporting as well as defect management in the software development life cycle.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Establish testing requirements in software development
  • 1.1 Identify testing required across software development life cycle
  • 1.2 Discuss and confirm software development requirements with team members involved in software development project
  • 1.3 Identify testing types and testing tools required
  • 1.4 Discuss and define testing benefits, standards and terms
  • 1.5 Identify organisational guidelines and frameworks related to testing
2. Prepare test plan document
  • 2.1 Identify test and script requirements including data structures, and develop test
  • 2.2 Analyse and identify test data using multiple test-case design techniques
  • 2.3 Define and design test cases
  • 2.4 Document test plan and script according to organisational guidelines and industry standards
3. Write and execute test procedures
  • 3.1 Choose and adopt unit test framework according to organisational procedures
  • 3.2 Design and implement algorithm required in test procedures
  • 3.3 Perform test executions according to organisational procedures
4. Review test results
  • 4.1 Record and analyse test results
  • 4.2 Discuss test results with team involved in software development life cycle
  • 4.3 Produce and save test progress reports
  • 4.4 Manage defects and review software, amending further defects
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AUV58 ICTPRG404 Test applications Unit of competency