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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Develop test schedule
   • Determine testing requirements and objectives
   • Review test plan, where available
   • Develop testing timeline and allocate resources
   • Document test objectives and schedule according to test procedures and distribute to appropriate person
   • Obtain feedback and incorporate relevant changes
2. Complete test procedures
   • Copy necessary code into the testing environment
   • Allocate and manage personnel carrying out the testing process
   • Administer alterations or changes to the code
   • Integrate code into production environment
3. Review the completeness and accuracy of the system
   • Administer full system test to ensure suitability of the system
   • Document outcomes of system test for use in subsequent development phases
   • Evaluate results of system test to determine acceptability of system

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to

liaise with colleagues and staff

negotiate with team members

present information

literacy skills to analyse and evaluate information

planning and organisational skills to

estimate scope time cost and quality

scope communications and risk management

problemsolving skills to develop strategic initiatives and review procedures and documentation used in the system test

research skills to identify analyse and evaluate

broad features of system testing

best practice in system testing

technical skills to use application software to analyse evaluate and present information

Required knowledge

automated test tools with detailed knowledge of some features and processes

organisational procedures

system requirements with detailed knowledge of the particular system requirements and features

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 develop a test schedule manage the procedure review and accept or reject a preimplemented system based on test outcomes
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 human resources requirements and design documentation test plan test hardware and environments testing to be carried out on the same platform as the completed system with scheduled testing to be on the production platform and the production environment required as part of test preparation system or application suitable for testing
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 developing a test schedule verbal or written questioning to assess candidates knowledge of entire system requirements both development and implementation testing process evaluation of candidates documented test outcomes confirming functionality addressing any software issues
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.

Resources may include:	personal computer (PC) staff time software.
Appropriate person may include:	authorised business representative client supervisor.
Testing environment may include:	dedicated network live network testing network development network production network.

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