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ICTSAS516 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Perform stress and load tests on integrated platforms

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTSAS516 - Perform stress and load tests on integrated platforms
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and perform tests to ensure the ability of a system to cope with expected high levels of data volume.It applies to experienced individuals who provide specialised and technical knowledge in completing complex technical operations to ensure that the proposed system can handle anticipated loads.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 systems administration and support field of work, and include access to:

special purpose tools, equipment and materials

industry software packages

business requirements

project documentation, including templates, standards, specifications and client user and technical manuals

business rules and expected loads

base tools

technical components of system, including software, hardware and network

staffing resources, including development, operations and client user representatives

system or application suitable for testing.

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: Create test plan
  • Determine scope, objectives and specific tests to place load on the system, including expected results and performance impact
  • Determine and document standards for acceptance and compliance with client
  • Determine and document clear responsibilities and contact points with third party suppliers for support
  • Identify testing resources and tools from a range of available sources
  • Identify and record base-system loads or level of activity against which the test will be measured
  • Identify processes or steps in test, including automated testing
  • Assemble test plan documentation and distribute to appropriate person
       
Element: Undertake test
  • Implement test plan according to test plan sequencing
  • Confirm that each technology component operates correctly within integrated platform
  • Confirm that integrated platform operates to project and industry standards
  • Undertake documentation of testing outcomes to meet project standards
  • Detect faults
       
Element: Diagnose and resolve faults
  • Identify and document faults according to project plan
  • Diagnose faults and take corrective action
  • Manage problem resolution processes according to project procedures
  • Enforce compliance standards with third party suppliers as required
       
Element: Update documentation
  • Update appropriate project and system documentation to record and present test findings to development staff for their attention, if test is unsuccessful
       


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. Create test plan

1.1 Determine scope, objectives and specific tests to place load on the system, including expected results and performance impact

1.2 Determine and document standards for acceptance and compliance with client

1.3 Determine and document clear responsibilities and contact points with third party suppliers for support

1.4 Identify testing resources and tools from a range of available sources

1.5 Identify and record base-system loads or level of activity against which the test will be measured

1.6 Identify processes or steps in test, including automated testing

1.7 Assemble test plan documentation and distribute to appropriate person

2. Undertake test

2.1 Implement test plan according to test plan sequencing

2.2 Confirm that each technology component operates correctly within integrated platform

2.3 Confirm that integrated platform operates to project and industry standards

2.4 Undertake documentation of testing outcomes to meet project standards

2.5 Detect faults

3. Diagnose and resolve faults

3.1 Identify and document faults according to project plan

3.2 Diagnose faults and take corrective action

3.3 Manage problem resolution processes according to project procedures

3.4 Enforce compliance standards with third party suppliers as required

4. Update documentation

4.1 Update appropriate project and system documentation to record and present test findings to development staff for their attention, if test is unsuccessful

Evidence of the ability to:

create a test plan and undertake a test that includes analysis of the system's ability to cope with expected high levels of data volume within predetermined performance standards

identify problems and fault-resolution strategies that may occur during stress testing

check that the system operates in the manner expected under expected conditions

check that supporting material, including procedures and forms, is accurate and suitable for the purpose intended

determine that stated conditions reflect the upper limits expected by client

ensure there are no unacceptable reductions in service

ensure individual elements and the overall system provide the desired result or functionality

complete and update documentation accurately.

Note: Evidence must be provide on at least TWO occasions or systems.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

compare and contrast the key features and processes of automated test tools

analyse organisational requirements relating to stress and load testing

evaluate program design and performance characteristics

describe system or application requirements and performance

describe key features and processes of testing techniques.

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. Create test plan

1.1 Determine scope, objectives and specific tests to place load on the system, including expected results and performance impact

1.2 Determine and document standards for acceptance and compliance with client

1.3 Determine and document clear responsibilities and contact points with third party suppliers for support

1.4 Identify testing resources and tools from a range of available sources

1.5 Identify and record base-system loads or level of activity against which the test will be measured

1.6 Identify processes or steps in test, including automated testing

1.7 Assemble test plan documentation and distribute to appropriate person

2. Undertake test

2.1 Implement test plan according to test plan sequencing

2.2 Confirm that each technology component operates correctly within integrated platform

2.3 Confirm that integrated platform operates to project and industry standards

2.4 Undertake documentation of testing outcomes to meet project standards

2.5 Detect faults

3. Diagnose and resolve faults

3.1 Identify and document faults according to project plan

3.2 Diagnose faults and take corrective action

3.3 Manage problem resolution processes according to project procedures

3.4 Enforce compliance standards with third party suppliers as required

4. Update documentation

4.1 Update appropriate project and system documentation to record and present test findings to development staff for their attention, if test is unsuccessful

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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
Determine scope, objectives and specific tests to place load on the system, including expected results and performance impact 
Determine and document standards for acceptance and compliance with client 
Determine and document clear responsibilities and contact points with third party suppliers for support 
Identify testing resources and tools from a range of available sources 
Identify and record base-system loads or level of activity against which the test will be measured 
Identify processes or steps in test, including automated testing 
Assemble test plan documentation and distribute to appropriate person 
Implement test plan according to test plan sequencing 
Confirm that each technology component operates correctly within integrated platform 
Confirm that integrated platform operates to project and industry standards 
Undertake documentation of testing outcomes to meet project standards 
Detect faults 
Identify and document faults according to project plan 
Diagnose faults and take corrective action 
Manage problem resolution processes according to project procedures 
Enforce compliance standards with third party suppliers as required 
Update appropriate project and system documentation to record and present test findings to development staff for their attention, if test is unsuccessful 

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