This unit applies to those working in a senior development role in a range of information and communications technology (ICT) areas who choose and apply appropriate development methodologies.
Not applicable.
1. Determine and select appropriate methodology for a given activity | 1.1 Determine and define subject activity 1.2 Define criteria for selection of development methodology 1.3 Review and evaluate a range of traditional and non-traditional system development methodologies 1.4 Select appropriate system development methodology to suit the activity |
2. Apply the selected development methodology | 2.1 Create an initial project plan to guide developmental processes 2.2 Identify appropriate task types according to development methodology 2.3 Clearly describe and articulate task types 2.4 Define appropriate control structures that need to be created during task type execution 2.5 Associate each task type with a set of input and output parameters |
3. Adjust project to suit appropriate methodology | 3.1 Identify resources to support methodology selection 3.2 Apply appropriate methodology to solve tasks 3.3 Monitor project flow and record effectiveness against project plan 3.4 Review and document opportunities for improvement, lessons learned and recommendations for future projects 3.5 Submit results to appropriate person for approval |
Required skills
analytical skills to analyse the benefits of one methodology over another
communication skills to:
gain consensus on concepts when planning the application of the methodology to the project
present information
literacy skills to:
prepare reports required by development methodology
write business reports
planning and organisational skills to:
develop project plan
manage system development
problem-solving skills to select development methodology suitable to a client business context
technical skills to evaluate development methodologies.
Required knowledge
client business domain and organisational requirements
current project requirements
role of stakeholders and the degree of stakeholder involvement in the development process
two or more current industry development methodologies.
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: develop a project plan apply a methodology to a project produce documentation as required by the chosen methodology. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to: design specifications and current methodologies organisational standards for documentation and version control detailed user requirements document, including model and scope appropriate learning and assessment support when required. Where applicable, physical resources should include equipment modified 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: direct observation of candidate conducting the stages of a development methodology within the scope of a project verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of a variety of system development methodologies and their application to a systems project review of supporting documentation produced by candidate. |
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.
Methodology may include: | traditional methodology non-traditional methodology. |
Traditional system development methodologies may include: | design methodology structured systems analysis system development life cycle. |
Non-traditional system development methodologies may include: | multi-view object-oriented analysis and design prototyping soft system methodology. |
Project may include: | business improvement process ebusiness solution involving the total organisation or part of the organisation systems-only change total organisational change. |
Task types may include: | development process activities cultural organisational procedural. |
Control structures may include: | acceptance criteria inspection review process test plans. |
Input and output may include: | pre-conditional options, such as a check to confirm that inputs fulfil specific requirements post-conditional options, such as a check that outputs have met quality requirements. |
Appropriate person may include: | authorised business representative client supervisor. |
General ICT
This unit contains employability skills.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.