ICAICT405A - Develop detailed technical design

ICAICT405A
Develop detailed technical design

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to assist in the development of a detailed technical design.

Application

This unit applies to individuals performing systems design tasks who are required to review and update technical design documents.

Prerequisites

Not applicable.

Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Assist in selecting technical design features

1.1 Select and revise design model based on iteration and design changes

1.2 Incorporate outstanding design points according to acceptance criteria

1.3 Distribute reports identifying changes and implications to appropriate person for review

2. Contribute to design review

2.1 Compare design against requirements and fix as necessary

2.2 Confirm design with appropriate person

2.3 Use feedback mechanisms to gather information on design changes from client

2.4 Incorporate design changes where required

3. Contribute to development of program specifications

3.1 Implement modules by incremental development techniques

3.2 Identify user authority for each module

3.3 Prepare detailed specifications of module implementation for each module that will not be incrementally built

3.4 Prepare documentation according to requirements of the project

Required Skills

Required skills

communication skills to liaise with client when:

transferring and collecting information

presenting information and gaining consensus on concepts

literacy skills to prepare technical documentation

problem-solving skills to:

develop algorithms

participate in the development of strategic initiatives

revise the design model

technical skills to incorporate required changes to model.

Required knowledge

client business domain and client's critical business functions and processes

current various life cycle options

design fundamentals and refinement

design quality metrics.

Evidence Required

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: design and prepare a clear and best-fit technical design for a set project, incorporating: changes to design model based on user requirements detailed specification of modules updated documentation to reflect changes.
Context of and specific resources for assessment	Assessment must ensure access to: requirements model business requirements project deliverables acceptance criteria current information technology (IT) blueprint 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: verbal or written questioning to assess candidate’s knowledge of the principles of technical designs review of project documentation, particularly including design model and module specifications review of client-feedback mechanisms.
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.

Range Statement

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.

Acceptance criteria may include:	cost implications logistical considerations technical timeframe.
Appropriate person may include:	authorised business representative client supervisor.
Requirements may relate to:	business network people in the organisation system.
Feedback mechanisms may include:	interviews meetings questionnaires surveys.
Client may include:	clubs external organisations individuals internal departments internal employees.
Project may include:	business improvement process business involved in a total organisational change ebusiness solution involving the total organisation or part of the organisation systems-only change.

Sectors

General ICT

Employability Skills

This unit contains employability skills.

Licensing Information

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.