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

ICADBS603A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Determine suitability of database functionality and scalability

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICADBS603A - Determine suitability of database functionality and scalability
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to identify the current and future business requirements for a database.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to those reviewing and managing databases.Those with senior operational status or line management responsibility should undertake this role.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
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: Determine context of business need or problem
  • Develop database objectives and identify expected outcomes to be achieved
  • Document the database problem
       
Element: Gather information
  • Analyse database to identify the business rules, entities and relationships
  • Identify existing and proposed business models
       
Element: Determine database functionality
  • Document existing database and environment
  • Confirm database functionality with client
       
Element: Identify scalability and functionality
  • Identify the reserve and long-term capacity of the database
  • Identify the implications for the system architecture, data models, data structures, hardware and software
  • Identify requirements for scalability
  • Compare functionality and scalability features of the database
  • Determine and document whether a gap between the features exists
       
Element: Prepare database functionality and scalability report
  • Document functionality and scalability of database
  • Submit report to client for review
       


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 ability to:

produce a clear statement of business expectations and needs, including critical business requirements

examine the scalability and functionality of a database in light of future growth.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

DBMS

sample database

appropriate learning and assessment support when required

modified equipment for people with special needs.

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:

review of candidate’s written report to:

explain business expectations and needs

document database functionality and scalability

evaluation of candidate’s project to assess database functionality and scalability

verbal or written questioning to determine candidate’s knowledge of business needs and scalability requirements.

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 non-English speaking background may need additional support.

In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.

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

analytical skills to analyse business requirements

communication skills to:

elicit information from users

liaise with technical and non-technical personnel

literacy skills to produce reports

numeracy skills to perform capacity planning

technical skills to model data processes.

Required knowledge

architecture of the network in which the database resides

Australian Computer Society Code of Ethics

common system hardware related to client, server and database architecture

data modelling

functions and features of databases

OHS principles and responsibilities in regard to self and others.

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.

Database may include:

commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) database packages

object-relational databases

proprietary databases

relational databases.

Document may include:

audit trails

standards, such as:

International Organization for Standardization (ISO)

International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)

Australian Standards (AS)

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF)

naming standards

project-management templates

report writing principles

version control.

Problem may include:

business need or opportunity

internal business

network

people in the organisation

system.

Client may include:

customer

employee

external organisation

individual

internal department.

System may include:

business

cabling infrastructure

computers

database

database management system (DBMS)

financial system

information system

management system

network equipment

software.

Requirements may include:

business

network

people in the organisation

system.

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
Develop database objectives and identify expected outcomes to be achieved 
Document the database problem 
Analyse database to identify the business rules, entities and relationships 
Identify existing and proposed business models 
Document existing database and environment 
Confirm database functionality with client 
Identify the reserve and long-term capacity of the database 
Identify the implications for the system architecture, data models, data structures, hardware and software 
Identify requirements for scalability 
Compare functionality and scalability features of the database 
Determine and document whether a gap between the features exists 
Document functionality and scalability of database 
Submit report to client for review 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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