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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Determine and select appropriate methodology for a given activity
  2. Apply the selected development methodology
  3. Adjust project to suit appropriate methodology

Required Skills

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

problemsolving 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

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

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 candidates 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 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


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.

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.