• ICAS4125B - Monitor and administer a database

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

ICAS4125B Mapping and Delivery Guide
Monitor and administer a database

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Issue Date: March 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICAS4125B - Monitor and administer a database
Description This unit defines the competency required to manage, monitor and administer a database.The following units are linked and form an appropriate cluster:ICAB4060B Identify physical database requirementsICAB4061B Monitor physical database implementationICAS4108B Complete database back up and recoveryICAS4113C Identify and resolve common database performance problemsICAS4114B Implement maintenance proceduresNo licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Employability Skills This unit contains 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 ICAS3024B Provide basic system administration
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities
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PPT
Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Start up a database
  • Configure system for database start-up
  • Monitor database start-up and operation for irregularities
       
Element: Manage database
  • Take action to ensure that a data dictionary has been compiled and that data structures are in place
  • Maintain data integrity constraints according to businessrequirements
  • Create and design indexes and multiple-field keys according to business requirements
  • Monitor the locking options chosen for the database
  • Confirm that recent back-ups of the database have been stored and that back-ups can be retrieved as a full working copy
  • Monitor the data storage space for ongoing viability and resize as needed
  • Update data according to organisationalguidelines
       
Element: Manage database access
  • Allocate or remove access privileges according to user status
  • Monitor network server log-in log file for illegal log-in attempts or for security breaches
  • Manage system resources in the context of database administration
       


Evidence Required

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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:

Assessment must confirm the ability to consistently manage and administer a database.

To demonstrate competency in this unit the learner will require access to:

A live database, preferably on a LAN on which there is a server that offers log-in functionality

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Databases offer shared collections of logically related data, designed to meet the information needs of multiple users. These stores of data describe entities and the relationships between the entities and are generally supported by a database management system which is the software mechanism for managing the data.

Databases are in place for most organisations and provide the fundamental underpinnings for online facilities required for data provision and data retrieval. The effective management and administration of databases are of critical importance to businesses which rely on accurate and up to date information availability.

Applications involve responsibility for database administration.

The breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge and skills in this competency would cover a broad range of varied activities or application in a wider variety of contexts most of which are complex and non-routine. Leadership and guidance would be involved when organising activities of self and others as well as contributing to technical solutions of a non-routine or contingency nature.

Assessment must ensure:

Performance of a broad range of skilled applications including the requirement to evaluate and analyse current practices, develop new criteria and procedures for performing current practices and provision of some leadership and guidance to others in the application and planning of the skills would be characteristic.

Applications may involve responsibility for, and limited organisation of, others.

Method of assessment

The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace. In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs. Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1.

Competency in this unit should be assessed using summative assessment to ensure consistency of performance in a range of contexts. This unit can be assessed either in the workplace or in a simulated environment. However, simulated activities must closely reflect the workplace to enable full demonstration of competency.

Assessment will usually include observation of real or simulated work processes and procedures and/or performance in a project context as well as questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills. The questioning of team members, supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients where appropriate may provide valuable input to the assessment process. The interdependence of units for assessment purposes may vary with the particular project or scenario.

Guidance information for assessment

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

ICAB4060B Identify physical database requirements

ICAB4061B Monitor physical database implementation

ICAS4108B Complete database back-up and recovery

ICAS4113C Identify and resolve common database performance problems

ICAS4114B Implement maintenance procedures

An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to:

Demonstrate skills in administering a database

Monitor data and provide solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems

Identify and apply skills and knowledge related to database problems

Identify, analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources

Take limited responsibility for the administration of a database

Additionally, an individual demonstrating this competency would be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating some theoretical concepts

Apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems

Identify and apply skill and knowledge areas to a wide variety of contexts, with depth in some areas

Identify, analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources

Take responsibility for own outputs in relation to specified quality standards

Take limited responsibility for the quantity and quality of the output of others

Maintain knowledge of industry products and services


Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Required skills

Analysis skills in relation to working database processes

Report writing skills for business

Database management skills requiring depth in some areas

Analysis and evaluation of information relating to database performance

Problem solving skills in database processes

Research skills for identifying, analysing and evaluating features of a particular database

Required knowledge

General knowledge of structured query language (SQL)

General knowledge of database administration

Detailed knowledge of tuning methodologies

General knowledge of the principles of databases

Detailed knowledge of database management tools

Detailed knowledge of back-up and recovery methodologies

Detailed knowledge of database security

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 but is not limited to:

relational databases

object-relational databases

proprietary databases

commercial off the shelf (COTS) database packages such as Oracle, PostgreSQL, Sybase, Microsoft SQL server, Microsoft Access, Ingres, DB2, DB4, Informix, mSQL, MySQL, SQL server

Business requirements may include:

customer

supplier

payroll

inventory

tax requirements

Networkserver may include but is not limited to:

Novell NetWare 5 or above or any operating system that has multi-user ability

Linux

Mac OS

Windows 2000 or above

System may include but is not limited to:

hardware and software components that run a computer

Organisationalguidelines may include but are not limited to:

personal use of emails and internet access

content of emails

downloading information and accessing particular websites

opening mail with attachments

virus risk

dispute resolution

document procedures and templates

communication methods

financial control mechanisms.

User may include:

a person within a department

a department within the organisation

a third party

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Configure system for database start-up 
Monitor database start-up and operation for irregularities 
Take action to ensure that a data dictionary has been compiled and that data structures are in place 
Maintain data integrity constraints according to businessrequirements 
Create and design indexes and multiple-field keys according to business requirements 
Monitor the locking options chosen for the database 
Confirm that recent back-ups of the database have been stored and that back-ups can be retrieved as a full working copy 
Monitor the data storage space for ongoing viability and resize as needed 
Update data according to organisationalguidelines 
Allocate or remove access privileges according to user status 
Monitor network server log-in log file for illegal log-in attempts or for security breaches 
Manage system resources in the context of database administration 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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