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ICTPRG426 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Prepare software development review

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency ICTPRG426 - Prepare software development review
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to establish the standards associated with information technology and communications technology (ICT) technical requirements, in the context of quality assurance processes applicable to software development.It applies to staff in the software development area who are required to ensure that the software development process incorporates quality considerations.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:

technical specifications

organisational standards, for documentation and version control

project management process, and hierarchy

organisational business processes

software requirement specifications

interface requirement specifications

system requirements

design specifications

validated data

project budget and timeframe.

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: Review the software standards
  • Ensure that stakeholders have an understanding of organisational requirements
  • Document the software standards, according to project standards
       
Element: Review the implementation standards
  • Assign the software standards to functions, according to a detailed technical plan
  • Take action to ensure that the communication and distribution strategies are clear, coherent, and meet the overall project plan requirements
  • Monitor and report on the implementation of standards against the acceptance criteria and detailed technical specifications
       
Element: Review the software metrics and milestones
  • Define metrics related to the project milestones, timeframe, and cost considerations
  • Develop a schedule of quality reviews
  • Determine quality considerations by identifying in-process measurement points that relate to critical organisational requirements
  • Determine a method to benchmark and scale achievement against stated stakeholder requirements and cost considerations
  • Report metrics and milestones to stakeholders in a clear and coherent manner, and take action to ensure the written agreement
       


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. Review the software standards

1.1 Ensure that stakeholders have an understanding of organisational requirements

1.2 Document the software standards, according to project standards

2. Review the implementation standards

2.1 Assign the software standards to functions, according to a detailed technical plan

2.2 Take action to ensure that the communication and distribution strategies are clear, coherent, and meet the overall project plan requirements

2.3 Monitor and report on the implementation of standards against the acceptance criteria and detailed technical specifications

3. Review the software metrics and milestones

3.1 Define metrics related to the project milestones, timeframe, and cost considerations

3.2 Develop a schedule of quality reviews

3.3 Determine quality considerations by identifying in-process measurement points that relate to critical organisational requirements

3.4 Determine a method to benchmark and scale achievement against stated stakeholder requirements and cost considerations

3.5 Report metrics and milestones to stakeholders in a clear and coherent manner, and take action to ensure the written agreement

Evidence of the ability to:

review the software standards, including:

ensuring that stakeholders have an understanding of organisational requirements

documenting software standards according to project standards

review the implementation standards, including:

assigning software standards to functions, according to the technical plan

ensuring that communication and distribution strategies are clear, coherent, and meet requirements

monitoring and reporting on the implementation of standards

review software metrics and milestones, including:

defining metrics

developing a schedule of quality reviews

determining quality considerations by identifying the in-process measurement points

determining a method to benchmark and scale achievement

reporting the metrics and milestones to stakeholders

ensuring the written agreement is met.

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 explain current industry-accepted software configuration management processes

identify and explain quality assurance practices and standards

explain software metrics development

identify and describe the client business domain.

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. Review the software standards

1.1 Ensure that stakeholders have an understanding of organisational requirements

1.2 Document the software standards, according to project standards

2. Review the implementation standards

2.1 Assign the software standards to functions, according to a detailed technical plan

2.2 Take action to ensure that the communication and distribution strategies are clear, coherent, and meet the overall project plan requirements

2.3 Monitor and report on the implementation of standards against the acceptance criteria and detailed technical specifications

3. Review the software metrics and milestones

3.1 Define metrics related to the project milestones, timeframe, and cost considerations

3.2 Develop a schedule of quality reviews

3.3 Determine quality considerations by identifying in-process measurement points that relate to critical organisational requirements

3.4 Determine a method to benchmark and scale achievement against stated stakeholder requirements and cost considerations

3.5 Report metrics and milestones to stakeholders in a clear and coherent manner, and take action to ensure the written agreement

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
Ensure that stakeholders have an understanding of organisational requirements 
Document the software standards, according to project standards 
Assign the software standards to functions, according to a detailed technical plan 
Take action to ensure that the communication and distribution strategies are clear, coherent, and meet the overall project plan requirements 
Monitor and report on the implementation of standards against the acceptance criteria and detailed technical specifications 
Define metrics related to the project milestones, timeframe, and cost considerations 
Develop a schedule of quality reviews 
Determine quality considerations by identifying in-process measurement points that relate to critical organisational requirements 
Determine a method to benchmark and scale achievement against stated stakeholder requirements and cost considerations 
Report metrics and milestones to stakeholders in a clear and coherent manner, and take action to ensure the written agreement 

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