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ICTPRG528 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform ICT data conversion

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Issue Date: May 2024


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Unit of Competency ICTPRG528 - Perform ICT data conversion
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to translate information and communications technology (ICT) data from one format to another, by means of a data conversion process.It applies to individuals in support and implementation roles who are required to convert data from one system to another.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:

analysis of the source data

business quality assurance rules associated with data

data mappings

logic to convert the data

plan of the conversion routines

software development environment

technical requirements

data conversion plan

appropriate learning and assessment support.

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 the system for conversion
  • Obtain the data stores that are subject to conversion
  • Protect and confirm backup solutions
  • Trial conversion work in an isolated environment, secure from the production system
  • Map and document, the required data fields from the old system to the new or upgraded system
  • Determine field validation requirements from conversion plans, including data field legal ranges
  • Determine the actions to be taken with the fields or records that are rejected by the conversion plan
  • Consult stakeholders on the creation of a conversion plan
  • Design the data conversion program modules from the conversion specifications
  • Code and test data conversion program modules, according to conversion specifications
  • Confirm data conversion and test the converted production data
       
Element: Perform data conversion
  • Estimate and plan for conversion time
  • Prepare the production system for data conversion and take off-line
  • Undertake action to protect production data
  • Take action to ensure minimal disruption to client business requirements during the conversion process
  • Document the data rejected by conversion routines, and the reason for rejection
  • Execute the conversion program modules
  • Document the results of the conversion process, and report to the appropriate person
       


Evidence Required

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare the system for conversion

1.1 Obtain the data stores that are subject to conversion

1.2 Protect and confirm backup solutions

1.3 Trial conversion work in an isolated environment, secure from the production system

1.4 Map and document, the required data fields from the old system to the new or upgraded system

1.5 Determine field validation requirements from conversion plans, including data field legal ranges

1.6 Determine the actions to be taken with the fields or records that are rejected by the conversion plan

1.7 Consult stakeholders on the creation of a conversion plan

1.8 Design the data conversion program modules from the conversion specifications

1.9 Code and test data conversion program modules, according to conversion specifications

1.10 Confirm data conversion and test the converted production data

2. Perform data conversion

2.1 Estimate and plan for conversion time

2.2 Prepare the production system for data conversion and take off-line

2.3 Undertake action to protect production data

2.4 Take action to ensure minimal disruption to client business requirements during the conversion process

2.5 Document the data rejected by conversion routines, and the reason for rejection

2.6 Execute the conversion program modules

2.7 Document the results of the conversion process, and report to the appropriate person

Evidence of the ability to:

define the inherent data requirements of both old and upgraded, or new systems

remodel data to achieve successful conversion

back up data prior to conversion

effectively code conversion programs.

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 hardware and software products, including their general features and their capabilities

explain data conversion tools and data modelling methodologies

outline the conversion from legacy systems

outline industry-accepted database management system (DBMS) modelling.

Submission Requirements

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Assessment task 1: [title]      Due date:

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Assessment Tasks

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ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare the system for conversion

1.1 Obtain the data stores that are subject to conversion

1.2 Protect and confirm backup solutions

1.3 Trial conversion work in an isolated environment, secure from the production system

1.4 Map and document, the required data fields from the old system to the new or upgraded system

1.5 Determine field validation requirements from conversion plans, including data field legal ranges

1.6 Determine the actions to be taken with the fields or records that are rejected by the conversion plan

1.7 Consult stakeholders on the creation of a conversion plan

1.8 Design the data conversion program modules from the conversion specifications

1.9 Code and test data conversion program modules, according to conversion specifications

1.10 Confirm data conversion and test the converted production data

2. Perform data conversion

2.1 Estimate and plan for conversion time

2.2 Prepare the production system for data conversion and take off-line

2.3 Undertake action to protect production data

2.4 Take action to ensure minimal disruption to client business requirements during the conversion process

2.5 Document the data rejected by conversion routines, and the reason for rejection

2.6 Execute the conversion program modules

2.7 Document the results of the conversion process, and report to the appropriate person

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Obtain the data stores that are subject to conversion 
Protect and confirm backup solutions 
Trial conversion work in an isolated environment, secure from the production system 
Map and document, the required data fields from the old system to the new or upgraded system 
Determine field validation requirements from conversion plans, including data field legal ranges 
Determine the actions to be taken with the fields or records that are rejected by the conversion plan 
Consult stakeholders on the creation of a conversion plan 
Design the data conversion program modules from the conversion specifications 
Code and test data conversion program modules, according to conversion specifications 
Confirm data conversion and test the converted production data 
Estimate and plan for conversion time 
Prepare the production system for data conversion and take off-line 
Undertake action to protect production data 
Take action to ensure minimal disruption to client business requirements during the conversion process 
Document the data rejected by conversion routines, and the reason for rejection 
Execute the conversion program modules 
Document the results of the conversion process, and report to the appropriate person 

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