Required skills

Data modelling skills for identifying analysing and evaluating a range of solutions

Problem solving skills for a defined range of unpredictable problems involving participation in the development of technical solutions

Design and analysis skills for identifying analysing and evaluating a range of solutions

Communication skills in relation to analysis evaluation and presentation of information eg when all stakeholders are cognisant of the organisational standards and agree to adherence and when communication and distribution strategies are clear coherent and meet overall project plan requirements

Negotiation and influencing skills eg when metrics and milestones are conveyed to client and developers in a clear and coherent manner and their agreement in writing is ensured

Risk assessment skills for identifying analysing and evaluating a range of solutions

Required knowledge

Broad general knowledge of the client business domain eg when reviewing implementation standards

Broad knowledge of quality assurance practices and the identification of standards eg when reviewing software standards software metrics and milestones

Current industryaccepted software configuration management processes with knowledge of general features and capabilities

Broad knowledge of software metrics development

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 the ability to establish the standards associated with the IT technical requirements taking into account quality assurance processes that are in place for the development of software

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

Technical specifications

Organisational standards for documentation and version control

Project management process and hierarchy

Future organisational business processes

Software requirements specifications

Interface requirements specifications

System requirements

Design specifications

Project budget timeframe

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Preparing a software development review will usually include observation of real or simulated software processes and procedures

Data used in preparing the development review should be validated and come from other projects or related organisational activities

The breadth depth and complexity of knowledge and skills in this competency would cover a broad range of varied activities or application in a wider variety of contexts most of which are complex and nonroutine Leadership and guidance would be involved when organising activities of self and others as well as contributing to technical solutions of a nonroutine or contingency nature

Assessment must ensure

Performance of a broad range of skilled applications including the requirement to evaluate and analyse current practices develop new criteria and procedures for performing current practices and provision of some leadership and guidance to others in the application and planning of the skills would be characteristic

Applications may involve responsibility for and limited organisation of others

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 ICA Section

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 andor 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

An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to

Demonstrate understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating some theoretical concepts

Apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems

Identify and apply skill and knowledge areas to a wide variety of contexts with depth in some areas

Identify analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources

Take responsibility for own outputs in relation to specified quality standards

Take limited responsibility for the quantity and quality of the output of others

Maintain knowledge of industry products and services

Stakeholders may include:

Organisationalrequirements may include but is not limited to:

Standards may include:

Documentation may follow:

Communication may include:

Project standards may include but is not limited to: