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ICTNWK521 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Install, configure and test a payment gateway

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTNWK521 - Install, configure and test a payment gateway
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to install, configure and test a payment gateway that enables translation of electronic payment information provided online into a form accessible to a merchant processor.It applies to individuals in the network or web development area who are required to build e-commerce facilities into websites.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 network industry, and include access to:

appropriate servers and software

payment software

a simulated merchant account

a website.

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: Prepare server and e-business software for payment site
  • Analyse client requirements and regulatory requirements
  • Evaluate payment software and select appropriate software to meet specifications, including security and privacy benchmarks
  • Review and compare online merchant options
  • Choose payment method with reference to business requirements and client expectations
  • Test payment software and evaluate to ensure suitability and compatibility with current system and to meet client needs
       
Element: Install payment gateway
  • Install selected payment software
  • Establish online merchant account
  • Configure web pages and back-end solutions to handle requests and integrate with the database for each transaction
  • Obtain merchant account information from the financial institution
  • Implement appropriate security systems to protect the payment infrastructure
  • Configure payment gateway to accept the appropriate payment methods and transaction types according to business requirements
       
Element: Test payment gateway
  • Check transaction server for functionality against expected performance benchmarks
  • Test gateway using transaction types
  • Verify transactions by using the administrative functions of chosen payment software
  • Document payment gateway
       


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. Prepare server and e-business software for payment site

1.1 Analyse client requirements and regulatory requirements

1.2 Evaluate payment software and select appropriate software to meet specifications, including security and privacy benchmarks

1.3 Review and compare online merchant options

1.4 Choose payment method with reference to business requirements and client expectations

1.5 Test payment software and evaluate to ensure suitability and compatibility with current system and to meet client needs

2. Install payment gateway

2.1 Install selected payment software

2.2 Establish online merchant account

2.3 Configure web pages and back-end solutions to handle requests and integrate with the database for each transaction

2.4 Obtain merchant account information from the financial institution

2.5 Implement appropriate security systems to protect the payment infrastructure

2.6 Configure payment gateway to accept the appropriate payment methods and transaction types according to business requirements

3. Test payment gateway

3.1 Check transaction server for functionality against expected performance benchmarks

3.2 Test gateway using transaction types

3.3 Verify transactions by using the administrative functions of chosen payment software

3.4 Document payment gateway

Evidence of the ability to:

review client requirements and determine payment software

install and configure the payment gateway

test and verify transactions and functionality

document completed payment gateway.

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:

identify and describe online commerce systems and processes and their respective advantages/disadvantages, including:

batching verification

payment software products

public key infrastructure (PKI)

globally unique ID (GUID)

describe the processes and techniques associated with implementing client-side shopping carts through active server pages (ASP) and interfacing with databases with ActiveX Data Objects (ADO)

describe the relative advantages and disadvantages of credit card, digital cash and online cheque systems

describe the relevance of Copyleft and Free Software Foundation

outline electronic commerce modelling language (ECML)

summarise encryption options for national and international business

identify legislation, regulations and standards that influence online commerce, including:

copyright

intellectual property

privacy.

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. Prepare server and e-business software for payment site

1.1 Analyse client requirements and regulatory requirements

1.2 Evaluate payment software and select appropriate software to meet specifications, including security and privacy benchmarks

1.3 Review and compare online merchant options

1.4 Choose payment method with reference to business requirements and client expectations

1.5 Test payment software and evaluate to ensure suitability and compatibility with current system and to meet client needs

2. Install payment gateway

2.1 Install selected payment software

2.2 Establish online merchant account

2.3 Configure web pages and back-end solutions to handle requests and integrate with the database for each transaction

2.4 Obtain merchant account information from the financial institution

2.5 Implement appropriate security systems to protect the payment infrastructure

2.6 Configure payment gateway to accept the appropriate payment methods and transaction types according to business requirements

3. Test payment gateway

3.1 Check transaction server for functionality against expected performance benchmarks

3.2 Test gateway using transaction types

3.3 Verify transactions by using the administrative functions of chosen payment software

3.4 Document payment gateway

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
Analyse client requirements and regulatory requirements 
Evaluate payment software and select appropriate software to meet specifications, including security and privacy benchmarks 
Review and compare online merchant options 
Choose payment method with reference to business requirements and client expectations 
Test payment software and evaluate to ensure suitability and compatibility with current system and to meet client needs 
Install selected payment software 
Establish online merchant account 
Configure web pages and back-end solutions to handle requests and integrate with the database for each transaction 
Obtain merchant account information from the financial institution 
Implement appropriate security systems to protect the payment infrastructure 
Configure payment gateway to accept the appropriate payment methods and transaction types according to business requirements 
Check transaction server for functionality against expected performance benchmarks 
Test gateway using transaction types 
Verify transactions by using the administrative functions of chosen payment software 
Document payment gateway 

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