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

ICTICT210 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Operate database applications

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTICT210 - Operate database applications
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to operate database applications and create and develop simple relational databases using pre-existing data.It applies to individuals who provide administrative support working under direct supervision or with limited responsibility within a wide range of industry occupations.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.
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: Create database
  • Open a database application and design a two-table, simple relational database incorporating basic design principles
  • Develop a table with fields and attributes according to database usage, as well as user requirements
  • Create a primary key and establish an index for each table
  • Modify table layout and field attributes as required
  • Create a relationship between the two tables
  • Add and modify data in a table according to information requirements
  • Add and delete records as required
  • Save and close down database to storage area
       
Element: Customise basic settings
  • Adjust page layout to meet user requirements
  • Open and view different toolbars
  • Format font as appropriate for the purpose of the database entries
       
Element: Create reports
  • Design reports to present data in a logical sequence
  • Modify reports to include or exclude additional requirements
  • Distribute reports to appropriate person in a suitable format
       
Element: Create forms
  • Use a wizard to create a simple form
  • Open existing database and modify records through a simple form
  • Rearrange objects within the form to accommodate information requirements
       
Element: Retrieve information
  • Access existing database and locate required records
  • Create simple query and retrieve required information
  • Develop query with multiple criteria and retrieve required information
  • Select data and display appropriately
       


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. Create database

1.1 Open a database application and design a two-table, simple relational database incorporating basic design principles

1.2 Develop a table with fields and attributes according to database usage, as well as user requirements

1.3 Create a primary key and establish an index for each table

1.4 Modify table layout and field attributes as required

1.5 Create a relationship between the two tables

1.6 Add and modify data in a table according to information requirements

1.7 Add and delete records as required

1.8 Save and close down database to storage area

2. Customise basic settings

2.1 Adjust page layout to meet user requirements

2.2 Open and view different toolbars

2.3 Format font as appropriate for the purpose of the database entries

3. Create reports

3.1 Design reports to present data in a logical sequence

3.2 Modify reports to include or exclude additional requirements

3.3 Distribute reports to appropriate person in a suitable format

4. Create forms

4.1 Use a wizard to create a simple form

4.2 Open existing database and modify records through a simple form

4.3 Rearrange objects within the form to accommodate information requirements

5. Retrieve information

5.1 Access existing database and locate required records

5.2 Create simple query and retrieve required information

5.3 Develop query with multiple criteria and retrieve required information

5.4 Select data and display appropriately

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.

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Create database

1.1 Open a database application and design a two-table, simple relational database incorporating basic design principles

1.2 Develop a table with fields and attributes according to database usage, as well as user requirements

1.3 Create a primary key and establish an index for each table

1.4 Modify table layout and field attributes as required

1.5 Create a relationship between the two tables

1.6 Add and modify data in a table according to information requirements

1.7 Add and delete records as required

1.8 Save and close down database to storage area

2. Customise basic settings

2.1 Adjust page layout to meet user requirements

2.2 Open and view different toolbars

2.3 Format font as appropriate for the purpose of the database entries

3. Create reports

3.1 Design reports to present data in a logical sequence

3.2 Modify reports to include or exclude additional requirements

3.3 Distribute reports to appropriate person in a suitable format

4. Create forms

4.1 Use a wizard to create a simple form

4.2 Open existing database and modify records through a simple form

4.3 Rearrange objects within the form to accommodate information requirements

5. Retrieve information

5.1 Access existing database and locate required records

5.2 Create simple query and retrieve required information

5.3 Develop query with multiple criteria and retrieve required information

5.4 Select data and display appropriately

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
Open a database application and design a two-table, simple relational database incorporating basic design principles 
Develop a table with fields and attributes according to database usage, as well as user requirements 
Create a primary key and establish an index for each table 
Modify table layout and field attributes as required 
Create a relationship between the two tables 
Add and modify data in a table according to information requirements 
Add and delete records as required 
Save and close down database to storage area 
Adjust page layout to meet user requirements 
Open and view different toolbars 
Format font as appropriate for the purpose of the database entries 
Design reports to present data in a logical sequence 
Modify reports to include or exclude additional requirements 
Distribute reports to appropriate person in a suitable format 
Use a wizard to create a simple form 
Open existing database and modify records through a simple form 
Rearrange objects within the form to accommodate information requirements 
Access existing database and locate required records 
Create simple query and retrieve required information 
Develop query with multiple criteria and retrieve required information 
Select data and display appropriately 

Forms

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