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BSBITA401
Design databases

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to design and develop a database (including queries, forms and reports) to meet a defined need using existing data.

It applies to individuals who may work independently or within an administrative support role, with the responsibility to use databases to store and retrieve data using commercially available database software.

No licensing, legislation or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.

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Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Design database

1.1 Review organisational and task requirements to confirm scope and functionality of database design, including data redundancy

1.2 Develop a logical data model to identify and classify data into types

1.3 Select appropriate software according to organisational and task requirements and required scope and functionality of database

1.4 Confirm database design with appropriate person

2. Develop database

2.1 Set field attributes according to data type and link databases by a common field in accordance with software procedures

2.2 Identify primary key to uniquely identify data

2.3 Identify foreign keys to establish associations between data

2.4 Use software functions and formulae to meet organisational and task requirements

2.5 Create password and access system according to organisational and task requirements

3. Develop queries, forms and reports

3.1 Develop queries as required by organisational and task requirements

3.2 Develop input screens or forms to access required data

3.3 Develop reports according to organisational and task requirements

4. Test and finalise database

4.1 Populate database with sample dataset for testing

4.2 Assess and document effectiveness of data relationships, query forms and reports

4.3 Address any errors in database design

4.4 Name and store database in accordance with organisational requirements and exit the application without data loss or damage

4.5 Confirm database readiness with appropriate person


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Design database

1.1 Review organisational and task requirements to confirm scope and functionality of database design, including data redundancy

1.2 Develop a logical data model to identify and classify data into types

1.3 Select appropriate software according to organisational and task requirements and required scope and functionality of database

1.4 Confirm database design with appropriate person

2. Develop database

2.1 Set field attributes according to data type and link databases by a common field in accordance with software procedures

2.2 Identify primary key to uniquely identify data

2.3 Identify foreign keys to establish associations between data

2.4 Use software functions and formulae to meet organisational and task requirements

2.5 Create password and access system according to organisational and task requirements

3. Develop queries, forms and reports

3.1 Develop queries as required by organisational and task requirements

3.2 Develop input screens or forms to access required data

3.3 Develop reports according to organisational and task requirements

4. Test and finalise database

4.1 Populate database with sample dataset for testing

4.2 Assess and document effectiveness of data relationships, query forms and reports

4.3 Address any errors in database design

4.4 Name and store database in accordance with organisational requirements and exit the application without data loss or damage

4.5 Confirm database readiness with appropriate person

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Review organisational and task requirements to confirm scope and functionality of database design, including data redundancy 
Develop a logical data model to identify and classify data into types 
Select appropriate software according to organisational and task requirements and required scope and functionality of database 
Confirm database design with appropriate person 
Set field attributes according to data type and link databases by a common field in accordance with software procedures 
Identify primary key to uniquely identify data 
Identify foreign keys to establish associations between data 
Use software functions and formulae to meet organisational and task requirements 
Create password and access system according to organisational and task requirements 
Develop queries as required by organisational and task requirements 
Develop input screens or forms to access required data 
Develop reports according to organisational and task requirements 
Populate database with sample dataset for testing 
Assess and document effectiveness of data relationships, query forms and reports 
Address any errors in database design 
Name and store database in accordance with organisational requirements and exit the application without data loss or damage 
Confirm database readiness with appropriate person 

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