Required skills

Analysis capability in relation to normal routine and 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

Required knowledge

Broad knowledge of SQL

Detailed knowledge of database administration

Detailed knowledge of tuning methodologies

General knowledge of the principles of database design

Detailed knowledge of diagnostic tools

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 correctly identify and solve common database problems to improve database performance

To demonstrate competency in this unit the following resources will be needed

Diagnostic tools

Database operating on a network

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Resolving database issues can be complex and take considerable time The core role in this competency is to take part in common database performance problem solving

All database applications can be performance enhanced with special care and code optimisations

This unit should be flexible enough to allow for the creation of specialised database programs that are poor in performance so that problem solving processes can be applied

There are many open source database offerings that may provide a suitable code base from which to work

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 to 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

Guidance information for assessment

The interdependence of units for assessment purposes may vary with the particular project or scenario 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

ICAB4136B Use structured query language to create database structures and manipulate

ICASB Complete database backup and recovery

ICAS4108B Complete database back-up and recovery

ICASB Monitor and administer a database

ICAS4125B Monitor and administer a database

An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to

Determine performance benchmarks from a database code structure

Apply solutions to improve database performance

Interpret available information and request clarification where needed

Take responsibility for outputs in work and learning situations

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

Diagnostic tools may include:

Database may include but is not limited to:

Architecture may include but is not limited to:

Performance may include but is not limited to:

Structured Query Language may include: