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ICAB5062B
Perform data conversion

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit defines the competency required to translate data from one format to another by means of a data conversion process.

The following units are linked and form an appropriate cluster:

ICAB5063B Monitor and support data conversion

ICAI5096B Complete data transition

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

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Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.




Evidence Required

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The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential:

Assessment must confirm sufficient knowledge of the inherent data requirements of both old and upgraded or new systems. Assessment must confirm the ability to remodel data to achieve successful conversion.

To demonstrate competency in this unit the person will require access to:

Analysis of the source data

Software development environment

Technical requirements

Data mappings

Logic to convert the data

Plan of the conversion routines

Business quality assurance rules associated with data

The person will need access to the data conversion plan to demonstrate competency in this unit.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The data conversion process should include/cover:

Replacing missing data values

Ensuring correct field values to match field definitions

Removing unwanted duplicates

Establishing storage and data presentation standards

Standardising abbreviations

Removing unwanted or unnecessary characters and data types

Checking the consistency of data across files and testing data integrity rules

Data conversion is the translation of data from one format to another. Often when data is moved from one system to another, some form of data conversion is required to convert the data to a format the receiving system can interpret. In some cases, it is even necessary to have an intermediate format before converting to final form.

The breadth, depth and complexity covering planning and initiation of alternative approaches to skills or knowledge applications across a broad range of technical and/or management requirements, evaluation and coordination would be characteristic.

Assessment must ensure:

The demonstration of competency may also require self-directed application of knowledge and skills, with substantial depth in some areas where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques for self and others.

Applications involve participation in development of strategic initiatives as well as personal responsibility and autonomy in performing complex technical operations or organising others. It may include participation in teams including teams concerned with planning and evaluation functions. Group or team coordination may also be involved.

Method of assessment

The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace. In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs. Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1.

Competency in this unit should be assessed using summative assessment to ensure consistency of performance in a range of contexts. This unit can be assessed either in the workplace or in a simulated environment. However, simulated activities must closely reflect the workplace to enable full demonstration of competency.

Assessment will usually include observation of real or simulated work processes and procedures and/or performance in a project context as well as questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills. The questioning of team members, supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients where appropriate may provide valuable input to the assessment process. The interdependence of units for assessment purposes may vary with the particular project or scenario.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

ICAB5063B Monitor and support data conversion

ICAI5096B Complete data transition

An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating theoretical concepts, with substantial depth in some areas

Analyse and plan approaches to technical problems or management requirements

Transfer and apply theoretical concepts and/or technical or creative skills to a range of situations

Evaluate information, using it to forecast for planning or research purposes

Take responsibility for own outputs in relation to broad quantity and quality parameters

Take some responsibility for the achievement of group outcomes

Maintain knowledge of industry products and services


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Problem solving skills for a defined range of unpredictable problems involving participation in the development of strategic initiatives (e.g. when performing data conversion)

Plain English literacy and communication skills in relation to analysis, evaluation and presentation of information

Required knowledge

Broad knowledge of industry-accepted DBMS modelling

Broad knowledge of conversion from legacy systems

Broad knowledge of current industry data conversion tools

Current industry-accepted hardware and software products, with broad knowledge of general features and capabilities and detailed knowledge in some areas

Broad knowledge of current data modelling methodologies

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

System may include but is not limited to:

databases

applications

servers

operating systems

gateways

application service provider

ISP

Requirements may be in reference to:

business

system

platform

database

network

people in the organisation

Stakeholders may include:

sponsor

user

development team

project team

Specifications may include but is not limited to:

technical requirements

user problem statement

current system functionality

Client may include but is not limited to:

internal departments

external organisations

clubs

individual people

internal employees

Appropriate person may include:

supervisor

teacher

authorised business representative

client

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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
Obtain data stores that are subject to conversion 
Protect and confirm back-up solutions 
Trial conversion work in an isolated environment secure from production system 
Map and document required data fields from the old system to the new or upgraded system 
Determine field validation requirements from conversion plans, including data field legal ranges 
Determine actions to be taken with fields or records that are rejected by the conversion plan 
Consult stakeholders on creation of conversion plan 
Design data conversion program modules from conversion specifications 
Code and test data conversion program modules according to conversion specifications 
Confirm data conversion and test converted production data 
Estimate and plan for conversion time 
Prepare production system for data conversion and take off-line 
Undertake action to protect production data 
Take action to ensure minimal disruption to client business requirements during the conversions process 
Document data rejected by conversion routines and the reason for rejection 
Execute conversion program modules 
Document results of the conversion process and report to appropriate person 

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