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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Identify acceptance criteria and develop test plan
   • Review system requirements documentation and project plans to identify mandatory system objectives and optional criteria, and conditions for system acceptance
   • Develop test plan based on system requirements
   • Review and validate test plan based on mandatory criteria, conditions, and system objectives and requirements
   • Communicate test plan to client and prepare client for acceptance test
   • Notify appropriate person of the scheduled acceptance test
2. Perform functional testing on software modules
   • Prepare test environment for client use
   • Perform testing according to test plan and documentation
   • Execute each test cycle
   • Document errors, difficulties and problems
3. Validate test results against expected results
   • Record and investigate discrepancies and corrections according to project procedures and timeframe
   • Brief client on outcomes to ensure client understands test results
   • Monitor system performance as required
   • Reschedule required code changes or modifications
4. Obtain sign-off and acceptance
   • Confirm test results with client
   • Identify and document client concerns over system operation
   • Identify possible solutions to concerns and notify appropriate development staff as required
   • Confirm client approval and obtain sign-off
   • Seek and formalise agreement of involved parties regarding the rescheduling of further required maintenance

Required Skills

Required skills

analytical skills to interpret test information

communication skills to

liaise with client and technical staff to ensure client understanding of test sequences

negotiate with team members

present information

literacy skills to

interpret technical specifications standards and related documentation

prepare reports and technical documentation

numeracy skills to make calculations

planning and organisational skills to

conduct risk management

develop test plans to efficiently undertake inspections and tests

estimate scope time cost and quality

determine project communications

technical skills to conduct tests and validate test results

Required knowledge

automated test tools with detailed knowledge of features and processes in some areas

business rules and standards

client user requirements

system or application being tested

testing techniques

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 review testplan documentation and ensure client acceptance requirements are explicitly and accurately tested to predetermined standards of consistent performance specifically ensure system operates in the manner expected provide supporting material such as procedures and forms ensure there are no gaps in functionality ensure individual elements and the overall system provide the desired result or functionality provide unit and suite userdocumentation copy useraccepted code to the live area ensure version numbers are correct and code is operational
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Assessment must ensure access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required modified equipment for people with special needs business requirements project documentation including templates standards specifications and client user and technical manuals test plan technical components of system including software hardware and network staffing resources including development operations and client user representatives system application suitable for testing functional test cases selected to satisfy the agreed acceptance criteria acceptance tests relate to the functionality of the system as stated in the requirements specification
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 undertaking acceptance tests review of reports and plans completed by the candidate for different scenarios and situations a completed acceptance documentation for systems prepared by candidate verbal or written questioning to assess knowledge of tests and inspections types of systems and applications
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.

Appropriate person may include:	authorised business representative client supervisor.
Client may include:	clubs external organisations individuals internal departments internal employees.

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