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. | |
Not applicable.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
1. Assemble testing evidence | 1.1 Testing evidence is identified in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and test plan 1.2 Evaluation criteria is determined in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and test plan 1.3 Testing evidence is accessed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and test plan 1.4 Data relevance and accuracy is verified in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and test plan 1.5 Data errors are rectified in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and test plan |
2. Evaluate testing evidence | 2.1 Evidence is assessed against estimations and expectations in accordance with evaluation criteria 2.2 Trends in evidence are identified and the significance is detailed 2.3 Data comparisons are conducted to determine the validity of outcomes in accordance with evaluation criteria 2.4 Management tools are utilised in accordance with organisational procedures 2.5 Test outcomes are determined in conjunction with stakeholders |
3. Record and report testing outcomes | 3.1 Test outcomes and reasons for them are recorded in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and test plan 3.2 Security and confidentiality of data is maintained in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements 3.3 Results are reported in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and test plan 3.4 Records are maintained in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and test plan |
This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level, required for this unit. |
Required Skills |
access/prepare information electronically or in hard copy analyse and evaluate test evidence apply risk management techniques communicate with stakeholders using a range of communication styles to suit different audiences and purposes detail requirements, write recommendations and monitoring plans requiring precision of expression determine test outcomes 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 |
Required Knowledge |
legislation, organisational policies and procedures that may impact on the test and evaluation process management tools suited to the conduct of testing processes principles relating to the evaluation of testing processes 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 |
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: legislation, guidelines, procedures and protocols relating to testing and evaluation testing evidence workplace documentation. |
Guidance information for assessment | 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. |
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. | |
Testing evidence may include | Analogue logs Audiovisual results Digital logs Electronic logs Observations Physical components/evidence Qualitative statements Statistical results |
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 legislation public sector management acts Government and organisational 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/work breakdown structure (WBS) Test and evaluation master plan (TEMP) criteria Test concept document Testing control mechanisms Testing deliverables and their acceptance criteria |
Evaluation criteria may include | Detailed requirements determined in the planning phase of the test process Go or no-go requirements Pass fail statements |
Rectification may include | Liaison with subject matter experts Requirement for further analysis of test data |
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 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 spreadsheets |
Determining test outcomes may include | Cancellation of further testing Changes to test and evaluation plans Further testing Success or failure of the test |
Stakeholders may include | Clients or customers (internal and external) End user/s Functional areas General public Industry Organisation's senior management Other agencies Other test facilities Project teams Relevant interest groups Sponsor/funding bodies Steering committee members Supplier/service Unions |
Maintenance of records may include | Security requirements Electronic storage |
Not applicable.
This unit contains employability skills. | |
Pre-requisite Unit/s | Nil |
Not applicable.