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

DEFTST013 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Plan test and evaluation processes

Version 1.0
Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency DEFTST013 - Plan test and evaluation processes
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
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: Identify test and evaluation requirements and undertake scoping
  • Analyse the need for test and evaluation
       
Element: Undertake definition study, define system under test and determine scope and boundaries of the test and evaluation process
       
Element: Identify and engage with stakeholders to ensure requirements are addressed in planning
       
Element: Determine test and evaluation methodology
  • Undertake research and analyse to identify, assumptions, risks, constraining factors, impacts, alternate options and variations
       
Element: Analyse methodology, technical feasibility, supportability and cost-effectiveness and define reporting outcomes
       
Element: Assess alternatives for test and evaluation design
       
Element: Identify preferred test and evaluation options that best fits organisational requirements
       
Element: Consult relevant specialists to determine extent of potential risks
       
Element: Prepare business case and obtain approvals to proceed with test development
       
Element: Develop test and evaluation plans
  • Design and document planning process utilising management tools, in accordance with test and users’ requirements, in consultation with specialists
       
Element: Define aims, objectives and impacts in test plan and timeframes
       
Element: Identify resources to complete quality deliverables on time and within budget
       
Element: Determine test methods by consideration of resource constraints, environmental constraints, evidence requirements, existing capabilities and their compatibility with existing procedures
       
Element: Describe test conditions, tolerances, techniques, environments and the basis for assessment
       
Element: Develop indicators to monitor test performance and seek agreement by relevant stakeholders
       
Element: Investigate potential risks and identify them in the plan
       
Element: Establish a risk management process to analyse information and options
       
Element: Clarify and agree on skills, roles and responsibilities of team members and stakeholders, and identify reporting requirements
       
Element: Address management of test parameters in the plan and design evaluation criteria
  • Identify requirements for data management, analysis, tools and storage
       
Element: Maintain security and confidentiality of data
       
Element: Promulgate and maintain test and evaluation plans and test plan approvals
       
Element: Define test safety requirements
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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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
Analyse the need for test and evaluation 
 
 
Undertake research and analyse to identify, assumptions, risks, constraining factors, impacts, alternate options and variations 
 
 
 
 
 
Design and document planning process utilising management tools, in accordance with test and users’ requirements, in consultation with specialists 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Identify requirements for data management, analysis, tools and storage 
 
 
 

Forms

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