This unit applies to database support staff who are required to test and scrutinise the operation of a physical database to ensure that it functions as efficiently as possible.
Not applicable.
1. Undertake database management system modelling | 1.1 Review database prototype, as appropriate, to determine acceptance criteria and performance standards 1.2 Load test data according to the technical sequence detailed in documentation 1.3 Generate a test schedule for the database of tasks to be performed and results expected |
2. Monitor database performance | 2.1 Evaluate database performance against acceptance criteria and performance standards 2.2 Identify discrepancies in results when expected outcomes do not meet acceptance criteria 2.3 Identify areas needing enhancement and document changes to be made 2.4 Modify database according to project standards 2.5 Repeat performance testing until expected results are achieved |
3. Seek client feedback and sign-off | 3.1 Present test results in a document and provide to client for feedback 3.2 Incorporate client change requests as appropriate 3.3 Obtain client sign-off of the monitoring process |
Required skills
analytical skills to review database prototype and evaluate performance
communication skills to liaise with client
literacy skills to:
evaluate technical data
present and document feedback
problem-solving skills to provide a range of technical solutions
technical skills to use database software.
Required knowledge
client business domain
current industry-accepted hardware and software products
database design
database performance standards
quality assurance practices
testing and benchmarking processes
three or more current principles of databases.
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment | |
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit | Evidence of the ability to: identify technical considerations affecting implementation of a database analyse performance issues during implementation of the database. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to: database management system (DBMS) target database prototype testing and benchmarking software appropriate learning and assessment support when required modified equipment for people with special needs. |
Method of assessment | A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit: verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of database performance testing review of candidate’s test schedule that documents evidence of discrepancies evaluation of candidate’s documented test results. |
Guidance information for assessment | Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate. Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed. Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support. In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge. |
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, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
Database may include: | commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) database packages object-relational databases proprietary databases relational databases. |
Acceptance criteria may include: | cost implications technical and logistical considerations timeframe. |
Documentation may follow: | audit trails client training International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and Australian Standards (AS) standards maintaining equipment inventory naming standards project-management templates and report writing satisfaction reports version control. |
Tasks may include: | activities function job work. |
Client may include: | external organisations individuals internal departments internal employees. |
Database
This unit contains employability skills.
Not applicable.