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

ICASAS515A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Manage the testing process

Version 1.0
Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICASAS515A - Manage the testing process
Description This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to effectively manage and administer the end-to-end testing process, including test definition, execution and reporting.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills.
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit applies to senior staff responsible for managing the testing team and its activities.Applications involve participation in development of strategic initiatives as well as personal responsibility and autonomy in performing complex technical operations or organising others. It may include participation in teams, including teams concerned with planning and evaluation functions. Group or team coordination may also be involved.
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: Develop test schedule
  • Determine testing requirements and objectives
  • Review test plan, where available
  • Develop testing timeline and allocate resources
  • Document test objectives and schedule according to test procedures and distribute to appropriate person
  • Obtain feedback and incorporate relevant changes
       
Element: Complete test procedures
  • Copy necessary code into the testing environment
  • Allocate and manage personnel carrying out the testing process
  • Administer alterations or changes to the code
  • Integrate code into production environment
       
Element: Review the completeness and accuracy of the system
  • Administer full system test to ensure suitability of the system
  • Document outcomes of system test for use in subsequent development phases
  • Evaluate results of system test to determine acceptability of system
       


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:

develop a test schedule

manage the procedure

review and accept or reject a pre-implemented system based on test outcomes.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure access to:

appropriate learning and assessment support when required

modified equipment for people with special needs

human resources

requirements and design documentation

test plan

test hardware and environments (testing to be carried out on the same platform as the completed system, with scheduled testing to be on the production platform and the production environment required as part of test preparation)

system or application suitable for testing.

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 observation of candidate developing a test schedule

verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of:

entire system requirements, both development and implementation

testing process

evaluation of candidate’s documented test outcomes:

confirming functionality

addressing any software issues.

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:

liaise with colleagues and staff

negotiate with team members

present information

literacy skills to analyse and evaluate information

planning and organisational skills to:

estimate scope, time, cost and quality

scope communications and risk management

problem-solving skills to develop strategic initiatives and review procedures and documentation used in the system test

research skills to identify, analyse and evaluate:

broad features of system testing

best practice in system testing

technical skills to use application software to analyse, evaluate and present information.

Required knowledge

automated test tools, with detailed knowledge of some features and processes

organisational procedures

system requirements, with detailed knowledge of the particular system requirements and features

system or application being tested

testing techniques.

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.

Resources may include:

personal computer (PC)

staff

time

software.

Appropriate person may include:

authorised business representative

client

supervisor.

Testing environment may include:

dedicated network

live network

testing network

development network

production network.

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 testing requirements and objectives 
Review test plan, where available 
Develop testing timeline and allocate resources 
Document test objectives and schedule according to test procedures and distribute to appropriate person 
Obtain feedback and incorporate relevant changes 
Copy necessary code into the testing environment 
Allocate and manage personnel carrying out the testing process 
Administer alterations or changes to the code 
Integrate code into production environment 
Administer full system test to ensure suitability of the system 
Document outcomes of system test for use in subsequent development phases 
Evaluate results of system test to determine acceptability of system 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

ICASAS515A - Manage the testing process
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Assessment Record Sheet

ICASAS515A - Manage the testing process

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