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

ICTPRG404 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Test applications

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTPRG404 - Test applications
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to prepare test plans, write test procedures or scripts according to test plans, and maintain test plans and scripts.It applies to individuals who may be responsible for test plan preparation, execution, maintenance, and reporting of tests; as well as defect management in the software development life cycle.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 programming and software development industry, and include access to:

the software development environment

specific test requirements, such as the test-plan document

suitable code to be tested

word-processing software.

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 testing need in development
  • Identify testing role across software development life cycle
  • Identify testing types and testing tools
  • Recognise testing benefits, standard and terms
       
Element: Prepare test plan document
  • Gather requirements to develop test plan
  • Analyse and identify test data using various test-case design techniques
  • Define and design test cases
       
Element: Write and execute test procedures
  • Choose and adopt a unit test framework
  • Design and implement algorithm in test procedures
  • Perform test executions
       
Element: Review test results
  • Record test results
  • Analyse test results
  • Produce test progress reports
  • Manage defects
       


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 testing need in development

1.1 Identify testing role across software development life cycle

1.2 Identify testing types and testing tools

1.3 Recognise testing benefits, standard and terms

2. Prepare test plan document

2.1 Gather requirements to develop test plan

2.2 Analyse and identify test data using various test-case design techniques

2.3 Define and design test cases

3. Write and execute test procedures

3.1 Choose and adopt a unit test framework

3.2 Design and implement algorithm in test procedures

3.3 Perform test executions

4. Review test results

4.1 Record test results

4.2 Analyse test results

4.3 Produce test progress reports

4.4 Manage defects

Evidence of the ability to:

apply test case design techniques to develop a test plan, and to test cases that adequately cover specific test requirements

design, implement and execute test procedures, or scripts, by using a unit test framework and an integrated development environment (IDE)

create test progress reports based on recorded test results.

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:

describe the characteristics of programming languages

explain input and output requirements

outline the life cycle for software development

outline the processes and techniques for testing small-size applications.

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. Determine testing need in development

1.1 Identify testing role across software development life cycle

1.2 Identify testing types and testing tools

1.3 Recognise testing benefits, standard and terms

2. Prepare test plan document

2.1 Gather requirements to develop test plan

2.2 Analyse and identify test data using various test-case design techniques

2.3 Define and design test cases

3. Write and execute test procedures

3.1 Choose and adopt a unit test framework

3.2 Design and implement algorithm in test procedures

3.3 Perform test executions

4. Review test results

4.1 Record test results

4.2 Analyse test results

4.3 Produce test progress reports

4.4 Manage defects

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
Identify testing role across software development life cycle 
Identify testing types and testing tools 
Recognise testing benefits, standard and terms 
Gather requirements to develop test plan 
Analyse and identify test data using various test-case design techniques 
Define and design test cases 
Choose and adopt a unit test framework 
Design and implement algorithm in test procedures 
Perform test executions 
Record test results 
Analyse test results 
Produce test progress reports 
Manage defects 

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