Required skills

Analysis skills in relation to nonroutine work processes

Project planning skills in relation to set benchmarks and identified scope

Report writing skills for business requiring depth in some areas analysis and evaluation of information in a defined range of areas

Problem solving skills in nonroutine work processes

Open file backup procedures and restore operations

Research skills for identifying analysing and evaluating broad features of a particular business domain and best practice in backup and recovery strategies

Required knowledge

General knowledge of structured query language

Detailed knowledge of database administration

Basic knowledge of tuning methodologies

General knowledge of the principles of databases

Broad knowledge of diagnostic tools

Detailed knowledge of backup and recovery methods

Detailed knowledge of database security

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 implement backup and recovery procedures with minimum disruption to the business and if necessary to introduce contingency plans

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

Documentation standards

Backup and recovery policies

Database package with data

Server and networked PC on which to conduct backup and recovery procedures

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Modern business practice requires organisations to implement efficient and effective methods of capturing storing and retrieving businesscritical information and data The security and backup of data repositories is of critical importance to most organisations

Organisational databases are no longer static repositories of information rather they are dynamic interactive and frequently live Client and customer access to online information can occur at any time and a key capability of any database system is the successful backup in an efficient and timely manner without disruption or loss of data

This unit addresses these three major elements in maintaining the integrity of an electronic database system through creating periodic snapshot backups of the open data files and then restoring them to working order

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 of this unit of competency will usually include observation of the backup and restore procedures including the planning and the carrying out of the backup and restore procedures from determining what would be the best time to back up to back up media to the actual restore processes including the use of particular tools or systems

Performance that involves evaluating and analysing current practices to develop new criteria and procedures for performing current practices and for provision of some leadership and guidance to others in the application of these skills

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 for example

ICABB Identify physical database requirements

ICAB4060B Identify physical database requirements

ICABB Monitor physical database implementation

ICAB4061B Monitor physical database implementation

ICABB Use structured query language to create database structures and manipulate data

ICAB4136B Use structured query language to create database structures and manipulate data

ICASC Identify and resolve common database performance problems

ICAS4113C Identify and resolve common database performance problems

ICASB Implement maintenance procedures

ICAS4114B Implement maintenance procedures

ICASB Monitor and administer a database

ICAS4125B Monitor and administer a database

ICASB Support system software

ICAS4127B Support system software

An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to

Demonstrate broad knowledge of database concepts

Identify and apply skill and knowledge areas to open file backup procedures and restore operations

Additionally 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

Architecture may include but is not limited to:

Database may include but are not limited to:

Standards may include:

Back-up may involve:

Organisational guidelines may include but are not limited to:

Documentation may follow: