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

ICAPRG504A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Deploy an application to a production environment

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICAPRG504A - Deploy an application to a production environment
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to install, uninstall and configure an application to a production environment.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to individuals responsible for software deployments of enterprise applications. They may work as application developers, administrators, release managers or deployment coordinators.
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: Plan software installation
  • Determine if a client system and a server system meet the requirements for installation
  • Determine an installation method
  • Review security requirements
  • Prepare software-installation plan
       
Element: Perform software installation
  • Create an install package for an application
  • Test the install package in a test environment
  • Deploy the install package to a production environment
       
Element: Plan and test application removal
  • Create an uninstall package for removal of installed components
  • Test the uninstall package in a test environment
       
Element: Perform database installation
  • Deploy a database from the development environment to the production environment
  • Specify the connection string to the database
       
Element: Manage application configuration
  • Configure the application to use parameters that are valid for the production environment
  • Use configuration files to modify deployment variables
  • Configure security features in an application
       


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:

deploy software applications to a production environment including:

preparing software installation plan

planning application re-installation

planning database installation

planning application removal

performing software deployment

using configuration files to easily modify deployment variables

troubleshooting software installation.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

client and server system

sufficient privileges to install packages in client and server systems

database management system software

deployment tools

specific tools and licences, depending on particular platform

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 software installation plan

evaluation of:

software installation and removal

database installation

configuration files.

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

communication skills to:

interact with developers and stakeholders during the deployment process

negotiate requirements to deploy the application with client

literacy skills to:

read and interpret complex technical and non-technical documents

write a software installation plan document

planning and organisational skills to:

organise resources for deployment

plan software installation

problem-solving skills to troubleshoot the software installation

technical skills to:

test client and server system specifications

write code to create install and uninstall packages.

Required knowledge

basic knowledge of:

database management systems

software development life cycle (SDLC)

web hosting and domain name registration provider

detailed knowledge of:

coding to create deployment application

IT hardware, software and security protocols and standards

organisational IT policies, plans and OHS procedures.

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.

Requirements may include:

hard disk space

hardware requirements

memory size

operating system

platform

processor

software requirements

target framework.

Installation method may include:

ClickOnce

domain name system (DNS) entries, hosting and file transfer protocol (FTP)

MSI

standard Java deployment technologies:

executable Java Archive Files (JARs)

Java WebStart

launch scripts

third party

Xcopy

Security requirements may include:

authentication and authorisation

database security requirements

network security requirements.

Software installation plan may include:

backup procedures

configuration definition

constraints

data requirements

dependences

installation procedures

release notes

resource requirements.

Install package may include:

cab project

executable JAR files

set up project for Windows applications

web setup project.

Deploying a database may include:

using file transfer protocol (FTP) to back up database

publishing the database using Database Publishing Wizard

using host-provider tools.

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
Determine if a client system and a server system meet the requirements for installation 
Determine an installation method 
Review security requirements 
Prepare software-installation plan 
Create an install package for an application 
Test the install package in a test environment 
Deploy the install package to a production environment 
Create an uninstall package for removal of installed components 
Test the uninstall package in a test environment 
Deploy a database from the development environment to the production environment 
Specify the connection string to the database 
Configure the application to use parameters that are valid for the production environment 
Use configuration files to modify deployment variables 
Configure security features in an application 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ICAPRG504A - Deploy an application to a production environment
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Assessment Record Sheet

ICAPRG504A - Deploy an application to a production environment

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