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

PUADEFTE003A Mapping and Delivery Guide
Conduct testing processes

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Issue Date: April 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency PUADEFTE003A - Conduct testing processes
Description This unit covers the competency required to conduct a testing process. It includes managing the testing process, capturing data and adhering to the test plan.
Employability Skills This unit contains employability skills. Pre-requisite Unit/sNil
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit was developed for Defence test and evaluation workers but is applicable to individuals who work in this field. Typically these individuals must work independently or as part of a team under direct and indirect supervision, use discretion and judgement, and take responsibility for the quality of their output. All activities are carried out in accordance with relevant organisational policy and procedures.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites Not applicable.
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: Initiate testing processes
  • Stakeholders and test participants are briefed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and test plan
  • Safety systems and procedures are checked and initiated in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and test plan
  • Test and evaluation activities are commenced in accordance with the approved test plan
  • Qualitative tests to observe relevant critical parameters are performed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and test plan
  • Quantitative tests to measure relevant critical parameters are performed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and test plan
  • Test data is collected and recorded in accordance with organisational procedures
       
Element: Monitor testing processes
  • Test plans are monitored and amended based on changing circumstances in consultation with team members, and precise details are included for schedules of activities, milestones and resources
  • Required systems are monitored throughout the process in accordance with test plan
  • Risks are identified and the risk management process is applied in accordance with test plan
  • Management tools are applied throughout the process to achieve outcomes, in accordance with test plan
  • Data is compared with standards, charts and tables in order to meet compliance with required specification or test specific requirements
  • Initial analyses are checked in accordance with test plan procedures when non-standard results are obtained
  • Contingencies are recognised and managed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
       
Element: Finalise testing processes
  • Evaluation of testing process, equipment performance and achievement against objectives is undertaken and initial results are reported in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and test plan
  • Security and confidentiality of data is maintained in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements
  • Stakeholders and test participants are debriefed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and test plan
  • Test data is forwarded for analysis in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and test plan
  • Management plans and any related contracts are reviewed and amended as appropriate in accordance with test plan
  • Review of objectives and achievement is conducted and outcomes are prepared for test report in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
       


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.

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Nil

Consistency in performance

Competency should be demonstrated over time and should be observed in a range of actual or simulated work contexts.

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Context of assessment

Competency should be assessed in the workplace or in a simulated workplace environment.

Specific resources for assessment

Access is required to:

computer and relevant software

legislation, guidelines, procedures and protocols relating to planning and management

workplace documentation.

Guidance information for assessment

In all cases, assessment should be supported by questions to assess required knowledge and those aspects of competency which are difficult to assess directly. Questioning techniques should suit the language and literacy levels of the candidate.

Assessment methods should reflect workplace demands such as literacy and the needs of particular groups.

Assessment methods suitable for valid and reliable assessment of this unit may include, but are not limited to, a combination of:

authenticated evidence from the workplace and/or training programs

case studies

demonstration

feedback from supervisors and peers regarding the candidate's ability

observation

portfolios

projects

questioning

reviews or reports prepared by the candidate

scenarios

simulation or role plays.

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:

(add new lines for each of the assessment tasks)

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.

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit.

Required Skills

access/prepare information electronically or in hard copy

apply risk management techniques

apply timelines, roles and responsibilities in consultation with stakeholders and team members

communicate with stakeholders using a range of communication styles to suit different audiences and purposes

detail requirements, write recommendations and monitor plans requiring precision of expression

monitor workplace safety issues

schedule testing activities

use management techniques related to testing that may be reasonably complex in terms of scope; degree of risk; environmental, political, cultural and social factors that apply; consequences of failure; degree of control

use management tools suited to the conduct of testing processes

use public relations strategies to promote and gain endorsement

Required Knowledge

approval processes

change management

contingency planning and management processes

cost schedule control systems

integrated logistics support

legislation, organisational policy and procedures that may impact on the test and evaluation process

management tools suited to the conduct of testing processes

principles relating to the conduct phase of testing processes

resource management

scheduling packages

test and evaluation processes which may be reasonably complex in terms of scope; degree of risk; environmental, political, cultural and social factors that apply; consequences of failure; degree of control

work breakdown structure (WBS)

The Range Statement relates to the Unit of Competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording in the Performance Criteria is detailed below.

Stakeholders may include

Clients or customers (internal and external)

End user/s

General public

Industry

Landowner/s

Organisation's senior management

Other agencies

Other functional areas within the organisation

Project teams

Relevant interest groups

Sponsor/funding bodies

Steering committee members

Supplier/service provider

Unions

Organisations may include

Defence

Defence contractors and sub-contractors

Defence Materiel Organisation

Defence Science and Technology Organisation

International test agencies

Universities

Policy and procedures may include

Relevant commonwealth, state/territory and local legislation affecting organisation's administration such as:

financial management and accounting legislation and regulations

occupational health and safety (OH&S) legislation

public sector management acts

Government and organisational policy, guidelines and procedures relating to:

delegation approvals

industrial agreements

procurement guidelines

resourcing

risk management

security

strategic or operational plans

technical and regulatory framework

testing and evaluation

training

Test plans may include

Acquisition strategies

Budget and financial management strategy

Contract management

Cost estimates

Evaluation criteria

Expected/measurable outcomes

Facilities

Functional performance specifications

Governance strategy

Implementation strategy

Inclusions and exclusions

Information/communication strategy

Intellectual property strategies

Milestones

Objectives

Occupational concept document

People plan including human resource management and human resource development

Performance criteria/indicators

Purpose

Quality assurance

Quality control

Quality standards

Rationale

Required resources

Resource management

Risk management

Roles and responsibilities

Safety criteria

Schedule/timeline

Specific equipment, instrumentation, and/or specialised facilities and required conditions

Task/WBS

Test and evaluation master plan (TEMP) criteria

Test Concept Document (TCD)

Testing control mechanisms

Testing deliverables and their acceptance criteria

Safety systems may include

Checklists

Hazard analysis

NOTAMS

OH&S

Physical constraints

Risk analysis

Systems safety management plans

Required systems may include

Data collection systems

Financial management

Planning and monitoring system

Recordkeeping for documented information such as:

contracts

correspondence

outcomes

performance reports against milestones

progress reports

quality data including test results, survey, needs

samples, prototypes, models

time allocated and spent

Risk management may include

Acceptance

Avoidance

Minimisation

Transfer

Management tools may include

Communications plan

Life cycle cost analysis

Logistics support analysis

Organisational testing governance framework

Recording systems - electronic and manual

Reporting framework

Risk analysis

Spreadsheets

Test and evaluation management software and other tools:

cost schedule control system

critical path method

Gantt and bar charts

program evaluation and review technique (PERT) charts

Data may include

Audio

Electronic (digital or analogue) recordings/logs

Imagery including satellite

Observations

Physical components

Physical evidence

Qualitative statements

Statistical results

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
Stakeholders and test participants are briefed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and test plan 
Safety systems and procedures are checked and initiated in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and test plan 
Test and evaluation activities are commenced in accordance with the approved test plan 
Qualitative tests to observe relevant critical parameters are performed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and test plan 
Quantitative tests to measure relevant critical parameters are performed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and test plan 
Test data is collected and recorded in accordance with organisational procedures 
Test plans are monitored and amended based on changing circumstances in consultation with team members, and precise details are included for schedules of activities, milestones and resources 
Required systems are monitored throughout the process in accordance with test plan 
Risks are identified and the risk management process is applied in accordance with test plan 
Management tools are applied throughout the process to achieve outcomes, in accordance with test plan 
Data is compared with standards, charts and tables in order to meet compliance with required specification or test specific requirements 
Initial analyses are checked in accordance with test plan procedures when non-standard results are obtained 
Contingencies are recognised and managed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 
Evaluation of testing process, equipment performance and achievement against objectives is undertaken and initial results are reported in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and test plan 
Security and confidentiality of data is maintained in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements 
Stakeholders and test participants are debriefed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and test plan 
Test data is forwarded for analysis in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and test plan 
Management plans and any related contracts are reviewed and amended as appropriate in accordance with test plan 
Review of objectives and achievement is conducted and outcomes are prepared for test report in accordance with organisational policy and procedures 

Forms

Assessment Cover Sheet

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