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ICTSAS513
Develop detailed test plans

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Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan for testing information and communications technology (ICT) systems, including software development, systems administration, networking, and web development, by collating documentation of conditions and expected results sufficiently to allow for thorough system testing.

It applies to individuals who use technical and specialised knowledge and systematic approaches in performing or organising others to complete complex technical testing operations.

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. Prepare test environment and gather tools

1.1 Determine structure of system and user accounts to understand the test environment

1.2 Determine areas to test and test objectives, according to organisational standards

1.3 Ensure accessibility of documentation

1.4 Notify user representatives or approval authorities of objectives and scheduled test

1.5 Notify operations staff of scheduled test to ensure preparedness and an understanding of implications

2. Prepare test data

2.1 Gather test schedules according to organisational standards

2.2 Correlate schedules with related functionality according to organisational standards

2.3 Check testing schedule prior to validation according to organisational standards

2.4 Prepare test drivers or stubs for test harness according to organisational standards

2.5 Register test plan and initiate log entries according to organisational standards

3. Complete test plan and acceptance processes

3.1 Use software metrics where appropriate

3.2 Validate test and acceptance processes

3.3 Ensure documentation and reporting comply with test plan and quality benchmarks

Evidence of the ability to:

interpret software specifications

develop a comprehensive test plan that documents:

test conditions or cases to be applied

data to be processed

automated testing coverage

expected results

activities, dependencies and effort required to conduct the system test.

Note: Evidence must be provided for at least TWO systems.

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

describe key features of at least three different operating systems, with detailed knowledge of operating systems relevant to project requirements

compare and contrast key features of automated test tools, with detailed knowledge of features and processes of tools relevant to the project

discuss organisational requirements, including a testing schedule

analyse system or application being tested

describe quality benchmarks appropriate for testing

describe testing techniques and process relevant to the project.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the systems administration and support field of work, and include access to:

special purpose tools, equipment and materials

industry software packages

system engineering management plan

test and evaluation program plan

system or application suitable for testing plus its associated documentation

organisational plans and documentation.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.


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. Prepare test environment and gather tools

1.1 Determine structure of system and user accounts to understand the test environment

1.2 Determine areas to test and test objectives, according to organisational standards

1.3 Ensure accessibility of documentation

1.4 Notify user representatives or approval authorities of objectives and scheduled test

1.5 Notify operations staff of scheduled test to ensure preparedness and an understanding of implications

2. Prepare test data

2.1 Gather test schedules according to organisational standards

2.2 Correlate schedules with related functionality according to organisational standards

2.3 Check testing schedule prior to validation according to organisational standards

2.4 Prepare test drivers or stubs for test harness according to organisational standards

2.5 Register test plan and initiate log entries according to organisational standards

3. Complete test plan and acceptance processes

3.1 Use software metrics where appropriate

3.2 Validate test and acceptance processes

3.3 Ensure documentation and reporting comply with test plan and quality benchmarks

Evidence of the ability to:

interpret software specifications

develop a comprehensive test plan that documents:

test conditions or cases to be applied

data to be processed

automated testing coverage

expected results

activities, dependencies and effort required to conduct the system test.

Note: Evidence must be provided for at least TWO systems.

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

describe key features of at least three different operating systems, with detailed knowledge of operating systems relevant to project requirements

compare and contrast key features of automated test tools, with detailed knowledge of features and processes of tools relevant to the project

discuss organisational requirements, including a testing schedule

analyse system or application being tested

describe quality benchmarks appropriate for testing

describe testing techniques and process relevant to the project.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the systems administration and support field of work, and include access to:

special purpose tools, equipment and materials

industry software packages

system engineering management plan

test and evaluation program plan

system or application suitable for testing plus its associated documentation

organisational plans and documentation.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.

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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 structure of system and user accounts to understand the test environment 
Determine areas to test and test objectives, according to organisational standards 
Ensure accessibility of documentation 
Notify user representatives or approval authorities of objectives and scheduled test 
Notify operations staff of scheduled test to ensure preparedness and an understanding of implications 
Gather test schedules according to organisational standards 
Correlate schedules with related functionality according to organisational standards 
Check testing schedule prior to validation according to organisational standards 
Prepare test drivers or stubs for test harness according to organisational standards 
Register test plan and initiate log entries according to organisational standards 
Use software metrics where appropriate 
Validate test and acceptance processes 
Ensure documentation and reporting comply with test plan and quality benchmarks 

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