Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

BSBITA401A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Design databases

Version 1.0
Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency BSBITA401A - Design databases
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design and develop a database (including queries, forms and reports) to meet a defined need using existing data.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to individuals employed in a range of work environments who create databases to store and retrieve data using commercially available database software. They may provide administrative support within an enterprise, or may be independently responsible for designing databases relevant to their own work roles.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field Information and Communications Technology - IT Analysis and Design
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
Slides
PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Design database
  • Review organisational and task requirements to confirm scope and functionality of database design, including data redundancy
  • Develop a logical data model to identify and classify data into types
  • Select appropriate software according to organisational and task requirements and required scope and functionality of database
  • Confirm database design with appropriate person
       
Element: Develop database
  • Set field attributes according to data type and link databases by a common field in accordance with software procedures
  • Identify primary key to uniquely identify data
  • Identify foreign keys to establish associations between data
  • Use software functions and formulae to meet organisational and task requirements
  • Create password and access system according to organisational and task requirements
       
Element: Develop queries, forms and reports
  • Develop queries as required by organisational and task requirements
  • Develop input screens or forms in order to access required data
  • Develop reports according to organisational and task requirements
       
Element: Test and finalise database
  • Populate database with sample dataset for testing
  • Assess and document effectiveness of data relationships, queries forms and reports
  • Address any errors in database design
  • Name and store database in accordance with organisational requirements and exit the application without data loss or damage
  • Confirm database readiness with appropriate person
       


Evidence Required

List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.

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:

producing a database containing a minimum of three tables and incorporating queries, reports and forms

knowledge of advanced functions of database software app.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure:

access to office equipment and resources

access to sample data.

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 questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate

review of databasedesign

review of database testing

demonstration of techniques.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

IT use units

other IT analysis and design units.


Submission Requirements

List each assessment task's title, type (eg project, observation/demonstration, essay, assignment, checklist) and due date here

Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

Copy and paste from the following data to produce each assessment task. Write these in plain English and spell out how, when and where the task is to be carried out, under what conditions, and what resources are needed. Include guidelines about how well the candidate has to perform a task for it to be judged satisfactory.

Required skills

literacy skills to interpret and evaluate the purposes and features of databases

numeracy skills to utilise software functions and formulae, and to establish data relationships and queries

planning and organising skills to establish database design

problem-solving skills to address inconsistencies in database design and data relationships.

Required knowledge

advanced functions of database software applications

impact of formatting and design on the presentation and readability of data

key provisions of relevant legislation from all forms of government, standards and codes that may affect aspects of business operations, such as:

anti-discrimination legislation

ethical principles

codes of practice

privacy laws

occupational health and safety.

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.

Organisational and task requirements may include:

business requirements

consistent corporate image, including colour schemes and company logo

established guidelines and procedures for data usage

existing database templates

final output requirements for data

house styles

observing copyright legislation

organisation name, time, date, document title, filename or other fields in headers and footers

technical operating environment and platform

Scope and functionality of database may include:

concurrency of access requirements

data relationships

data structures

forms

queries

reports

screens

security features

table relationships

Software may include:

commercial software applications

organisational specific software

Appropriate person may include:

clients

colleagues

supervisors

Software functions may include:

adding, deleting, moving, re-labelling fields

altering field widths

calculations, formula

data protection

field definitions and attributes

formatting fields

formatting text

headers and footers

inserting and deleting blank lines and spaces

macros

append

delete

edit

exit

list

print

query

report

repeating (if available)

table, form and report wizards

Formulae may include:

formulae

addition

average

combinations of formulae

count

division

maximum

minimum

multiplication

subtraction

sum

Naming and storage may include:

authorised access

filing locations

organisational policy for backing up files

organisational policy for filing hard copies of spreadsheets

security

storage in folders and sub-folders

storage on disc drives, CD-ROM, USBs, tape or server back-up

Copy and paste from the following performance criteria to create an observation checklist for each task. When you have finished writing your assessment tool every one of these must have been addressed, preferably several times in a variety of contexts. To ensure this occurs download the assessment matrix for the unit; enter each assessment task as a column header and place check marks against each performance criteria that task addresses.

Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Review organisational and task requirements to confirm scope and functionality of database design, including data redundancy 
Develop a logical data model to identify and classify data into types 
Select appropriate software according to organisational and task requirements and required scope and functionality of database 
Confirm database design with appropriate person 
Set field attributes according to data type and link databases by a common field in accordance with software procedures 
Identify primary key to uniquely identify data 
Identify foreign keys to establish associations between data 
Use software functions and formulae to meet organisational and task requirements 
Create password and access system according to organisational and task requirements 
Develop queries as required by organisational and task requirements 
Develop input screens or forms in order to access required data 
Develop reports according to organisational and task requirements 
Populate database with sample dataset for testing 
Assess and document effectiveness of data relationships, queries forms and reports 
Address any errors in database design 
Name and store database in accordance with organisational requirements and exit the application without data loss or damage 
Confirm database readiness with appropriate person 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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