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

ICTDBS603 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Determine suitability of database functionality and scalability

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Issue Date: April 2024


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Unit of Competency ICTDBS603 - Determine suitability of database functionality and scalability
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to identify the current and future business requirements for a database.It applies to individuals with senior system-operations or line management responsibility.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.

Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the database field of work, and include access to:

equipment and materials

industry software packages

a database management system (DBMS)

a sample database and data.

Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
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: Determine context of the business need or problem
  • Develop the database objectives and identify the expected outcomes to be achieved
  • Document the database problem
       
Element: Gather information
  • Analyse the database in order to identify the business rules, entities and relationships
  • Identify the existing and proposed business models
  • Identify any possible Big Data applications
       
Element: Determine the database functionality
  • Document the existing database and the environment
  • Confirm database functionality with the client
       
Element: Identify scalability and functionality
  • Identify the reserve, and long-term capacity, of the database
  • Identify the implications for the system’s architecture, data models, data structures, hardware and software
  • Identify the requirements for scalability
  • Compare the functionality and scalability features of the database
  • Determine and document any gap between the features
       
Element: Prepare the database functionality and scalability report
  • Document the functionality and scalability of the database
  • Submit the report to the 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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Determine context of the business need or problem

1.1 Develop the database objectives and identify the expected outcomes to be achieved

1.2 Document the database problem

2. Gather information

2.1 Analyse the database in order to identify the business rules, entities and relationships

2.2 Identify the existing and proposed business models

2.3 Identify any possible Big Data applications

3. Determine the database functionality

3.1 Document the existing database and the environment

3.2 Confirm database functionality with the client

4. Identify scalability and functionality

4.1 Identify the reserve, and long-term capacity, of the database

4.2 Identify the implications for the system’s architecture, data models, data structures, hardware and software

4.3 Identify the requirements for scalability

4.4 Compare the functionality and scalability features of the database

4.5 Determine and document any gap between the features

5. Prepare the database functionality and scalability report

5.1 Document the functionality and scalability of the database

5.2 Submit the report to the client for review

Evidence of the ability to:

document 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

determine database functionality and scalability system requirements

present the findings in a report to the client.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain the architecture of the network in which the database resides

identify and explain, the code of ethics relevant to the computing industry in Australia

identify the common system hardware related to the client, server and database architecture

explain the concept of data modelling

outline the functions and features of databases

define "Big Data", and explain its implication for database design and functionality.

Submission Requirements

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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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Determine context of the business need or problem

1.1 Develop the database objectives and identify the expected outcomes to be achieved

1.2 Document the database problem

2. Gather information

2.1 Analyse the database in order to identify the business rules, entities and relationships

2.2 Identify the existing and proposed business models

2.3 Identify any possible Big Data applications

3. Determine the database functionality

3.1 Document the existing database and the environment

3.2 Confirm database functionality with the client

4. Identify scalability and functionality

4.1 Identify the reserve, and long-term capacity, of the database

4.2 Identify the implications for the system’s architecture, data models, data structures, hardware and software

4.3 Identify the requirements for scalability

4.4 Compare the functionality and scalability features of the database

4.5 Determine and document any gap between the features

5. Prepare the database functionality and scalability report

5.1 Document the functionality and scalability of the database

5.2 Submit the report to the client for review

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

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