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ICAICT603A
Manage the use of appropriate development methodologies

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit applies to information and communications technology (ICT) managers employed in a range of work environments who are required to select the most appropriate development methodologies for their team.

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to nominate the most appropriate methodology from traditional and non-traditional systems development methodologies for use by a team.

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:

manage a project team

review a project plan

supervise the application of a methodology to a project

evaluate a range of development methodologies and their application to a project or scenario

review 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

project plan.

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 reviewing 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

evaluation of candidate’s review of supporting documentation produced by project team.

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

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:

manage system development

review and manage project plan

problem-solving skills to select a suitable development methodology for a client

technical skills to:

apply appropriate methodology to solve tasks

determine unique characteristics and qualities to be used

evaluate development methodologies

review a range of traditional and non-traditional system development methodologies.

Required knowledge

client business domain and organisational requirements

life cycle maintenance of a live system, network or website

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

technology involved to develop each methodology

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

non-traditional.

Traditional system-development methodologies may include:

design methodology

project life cycle

structured systems analysis.

Non-traditional system-development methodologies may include:

object-oriented analysis and design

prototyping

soft system methodology

version control.

Task types may relate to:

fixed unit

fixed duration

fixed work.

Control structures may include:

a review process

acceptance criteria

inspection

test plans.

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

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 with project leader a range of traditional and non-traditional system-development methodologies 
Select appropriate system development methodology to suit the activity 
Brief project team on selected methodology 
Review the initial project plan to guide developmental processes 
Review the identification of appropriate task types according to development methodology 
Review the description and articulation of task types 
Review the definition of appropriate control structures that need to be created during task type execution 
Review the identification of resources to support methodology selection 
Monitor the application of appropriate methodology to solve tasks 
Monitor the project flow and effectiveness of use of methodology against project plan 
Review the documented opportunities for improvement, lessons learned and recommendations for future projects 

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