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ICAICT403A
Apply software development methodologies

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


This unit applies to those working in a senior development role in a range of information and communications technology (ICT) areas who choose and apply appropriate development methodologies.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to apply traditional and non-traditional systems development methodologies.

You may want to include more information here about the target group and the purpose of the assessments (eg formative, summative, recognition)

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.



Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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 ability to:

develop a project plan

apply a methodology to a project

produce documentation as required by the chosen methodology.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

design specifications and current methodologies

organisational standards for documentation and version control

detailed user requirements document, including model and scope

appropriate learning and assessment support when required.

Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs.

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:

direct observation of candidate conducting the stages of a development methodology within the scope of a project

verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of a variety of system development methodologies and their application to a systems project

review of supporting documentation produced by candidate.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate.

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.

Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support.

In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

analytical skills to analyse the benefits of one methodology over another

communication skills to:

gain consensus on concepts when planning the application of the methodology to the project

present information

literacy skills to:

prepare reports required by development methodology

write business reports

planning and organisational skills to:

develop project plan

manage system development

problem-solving skills to select development methodology suitable to a client business context

technical skills to evaluate development methodologies.

Required knowledge

client business domain and organisational requirements

current project requirements

role of stakeholders and the degree of stakeholder involvement in the development process

two or more current industry development 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.

Methodology may include:

traditional methodology

non-traditional methodology.

Traditional system development methodologies may include:

design methodology

structured systems analysis

system development life cycle.

Non-traditional system development methodologies may include:

multi-view

object-oriented analysis and design

prototyping

soft system methodology.

Project may include:

business improvement process

ebusiness solution involving the total organisation or part of the organisation

systems-only change

total organisational change.

Task types may include:

development process activities

cultural

organisational

procedural.

Control structures may include:

acceptance criteria

inspection

review process

test plans.

Input and output may include:

pre-conditional options, such as a check to confirm that inputs fulfil specific requirements

post-conditional options, such as a check that outputs have met quality requirements.

Appropriate person may include:

authorised business representative

client

supervisor.

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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
Determine and define subject activity 
Define criteria for selection of development methodology 
Review and evaluate a range of traditional and non-traditional system development methodologies 
Select appropriate system development methodology to suit the activity 
Create an initial project plan to guide developmental processes 
Identify appropriate task types according to development methodology 
Clearly describe and articulate task types 
Define appropriate control structures that need to be created during task type execution 
Associate each task type with a set of input and output parameters 
Identify resources to support methodology selection 
Apply appropriate methodology to solve tasks 
Monitor project flow and record effectiveness against project plan 
Review and document opportunities for improvement, lessons learned and recommendations for future projects 
Submit results to appropriate person for approval 

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