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CUADIG501
Coordinate the testing of interactive media products

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to manage testing of interactive media products.

It applies to individuals who plan and co-ordinate the testing process, analyse the results, and write the reports. This is a central role working with the production team, including designers, authors, programmers and graphic artists.

No licensing, legislative 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. Determine criteria for testing

1.1 Define testing criteria to make sure that products meet technical and quality outcomes

1.2 Determine, with relevant personnel, production points at which development will be tested

1.3 Document and communicate testing criteria to relevant personnel

2. Plan approach for product testing

2.1 Identify various testing methods and their characteristics relevant for interactive media products

2.2 Determine testing methods to be used, considering project specifications, budget and time

2.3 Discuss, with relevant personnel, the user profile appropriate for testing the interactive media product, if required

2.4 Develop and document a plan for testing products at specified points during development and on completion

2.5 Establish records system to document testing results

3. Test interactive media at specified production points

3.1 Coordinate testing of products at identified production points

3.2 Create materials to be used in tests if required

3.3 Instruct and coordinate personnel involved in the testing process

3.4 Apply methods to test that products meet creative, production and technical requirements

3.5 Analyse test findings for usability and/or design deficiencies in the product designs

3.6 Record problems and faults detected and the remedial steps taken

3.7 Document the testing process according to enterprise procedures

3.8 Evaluate final products against previously determined criteria

3.9 Report summarised evaluation to relevant production personnel

4. Evaluate testing process

4.1 Review effectiveness of testing methods

4.2 Evaluate the testing process and records system for improvements

4.3 Save and archive findings to inform subsequent projects

Evidence of the ability to:

document and communicate testing criteria to relevant personnel

develop a plan for testing products that considers project specifications, budget and time

establish and use a records system to document results

conduct testing including:

creating any materials required

coordinating personnel

using testing methods that meet creative, production and technical requirements

analyse test results

compile reports and summaries of testing according to enterprise requirements

review and document testing processes and methods.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline typical criteria used for testing interactive media products

describe typical production points for testing interactive media products

explain testing methods that might be used for particular interactive media products and describe how these are implemented

outline the type of information that should be kept in a records system

outline typical challenges of coordinating testing of interactive media products and how to handle them.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

interactive media products under development

equipment used for testing.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.


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. Determine criteria for testing

1.1 Define testing criteria to make sure that products meet technical and quality outcomes

1.2 Determine, with relevant personnel, production points at which development will be tested

1.3 Document and communicate testing criteria to relevant personnel

2. Plan approach for product testing

2.1 Identify various testing methods and their characteristics relevant for interactive media products

2.2 Determine testing methods to be used, considering project specifications, budget and time

2.3 Discuss, with relevant personnel, the user profile appropriate for testing the interactive media product, if required

2.4 Develop and document a plan for testing products at specified points during development and on completion

2.5 Establish records system to document testing results

3. Test interactive media at specified production points

3.1 Coordinate testing of products at identified production points

3.2 Create materials to be used in tests if required

3.3 Instruct and coordinate personnel involved in the testing process

3.4 Apply methods to test that products meet creative, production and technical requirements

3.5 Analyse test findings for usability and/or design deficiencies in the product designs

3.6 Record problems and faults detected and the remedial steps taken

3.7 Document the testing process according to enterprise procedures

3.8 Evaluate final products against previously determined criteria

3.9 Report summarised evaluation to relevant production personnel

4. Evaluate testing process

4.1 Review effectiveness of testing methods

4.2 Evaluate the testing process and records system for improvements

4.3 Save and archive findings to inform subsequent projects

Evidence of the ability to:

document and communicate testing criteria to relevant personnel

develop a plan for testing products that considers project specifications, budget and time

establish and use a records system to document results

conduct testing including:

creating any materials required

coordinating personnel

using testing methods that meet creative, production and technical requirements

analyse test results

compile reports and summaries of testing according to enterprise requirements

review and document testing processes and methods.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

outline typical criteria used for testing interactive media products

describe typical production points for testing interactive media products

explain testing methods that might be used for particular interactive media products and describe how these are implemented

outline the type of information that should be kept in a records system

outline typical challenges of coordinating testing of interactive media products and how to handle them.

Assessment must be conducted in a safe environment where evidence gathered demonstrates consistent performance of typical activities experienced in creative arts industry environments. The assessment environment must include access to:

interactive media products under development

equipment used for testing.

Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational educational and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.

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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
Define testing criteria to make sure that products meet technical and quality outcomes 
Determine, with relevant personnel, production points at which development will be tested 
Document and communicate testing criteria to relevant personnel 
Identify various testing methods and their characteristics relevant for interactive media products 
Determine testing methods to be used, considering project specifications, budget and time 
Discuss, with relevant personnel, the user profile appropriate for testing the interactive media product, if required 
Develop and document a plan for testing products at specified points during development and on completion 
Establish records system to document testing results 
Coordinate testing of products at identified production points 
Create materials to be used in tests if required 
Instruct and coordinate personnel involved in the testing process 
Apply methods to test that products meet creative, production and technical requirements 
Analyse test findings for usability and/or design deficiencies in the product designs 
Record problems and faults detected and the remedial steps taken 
Document the testing process according to enterprise procedures 
Evaluate final products against previously determined criteria 
Report summarised evaluation to relevant production personnel 
Review effectiveness of testing methods 
Evaluate the testing process and records system for improvements 
Save and archive findings to inform subsequent projects 

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