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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Analyse requirements for the database
   • Determine the information that the database is required to hold
   • Develop a written requirement report for the functionality of the database
   • Complete documentation and submit to appropriate person for approval
2. Use data modelling to design the database to suit requirements
   • Design an entity-relationship (ER) diagram to model the relationships between the entities and attributes the database will hold
   • Develop the primary and foreign keys to link the entities
   • Develop a data dictionary
   • Complete documentation and submit to appropriate person for approval
3. Create a database on a web or database server
   • Use the appropriate language on a web or database server to create one or more databases
   • Use the appropriate language on a web or database server to create tables
   • Populate the database fields
4. Test database and debug
   • Test the database on the web or database server
   • Ensure that the information represented matches the requirements

Required Skills

Required skills

analytical skills to

analyse the requirements for the project

develop and design a database algorithm to match client requirements

communication skills to

liaise with the client

understand client requirements

initiative and enterprise skills to

create a database on a hosted service

research hosting requirements of the database

literacy skills to

create the necessary documentation to document code

write end user documentation

planning and organisational skills to

deliver a product that responds to client requirements

deliver the product by the due date

problemsolving skills to

deliver a robust solution to a specific database requirement

translate an ER diagram to a database

Required knowledge

basic knowledge of open platforms including browsers and databases

creation of entities attributes and populating fields using both software solutions and script based input

datamodelling techniques to design a database

database design modelling and implementation

internet operation related to web servers and clients

naming conventions

security restrictions on servers incorporating some theoretical concepts

best practice communication and accessibility for audiences with special needs

Evidence Required

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 research client requirements for a database solution design a database that meets client requirements create a database on a web hosting service to meet client requirements by a due date
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Assessment must ensure access to database databasemanagement system internet software for creating ER diagrams softwaredevelopment environment server web browsers appropriate learning and assessment support when required modified equipment 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 verbal or written questioning to identify knowledge of database design and implementation direct observation of database design and creation review of a directed project with specified client requirements
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 nonEnglish speaking background may need additional support In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge

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Range Statement

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.

Documentation may include:	audit trails International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and Australian Standards (AS) standards naming standards project-management templates report-writing protocols version control.
Appropriate person may include:	authorised business representative client supervisor.
Language may include:	Access Informix Microsoft Structured Query Language (MS SQL) MySQL Oracle Postgre Structured Query Language (Postgre SQL) Sybase.

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