This unit applies to individuals in support and implementation roles who are required to convert data from one system to another.
Not applicable.
1. Prepare system for conversion | 1.1 Obtain data stores that are subject to conversion 1.2 Protect and confirm backup solutions 1.3 Trial conversion work in an isolated environment secure from production system 1.4 Map and document required data fields from the old system to the new or upgraded system 1.5 Determine field validation requirements from conversion plans, including data field legal ranges 1.6 Determine actions to be taken with fields or records that are rejected by the conversion plan 1.7 Consult stakeholders on creation of conversion plan 1.8 Design data conversion program modules from conversion specifications 1.9 Code and test data conversion program modules according to conversion specifications 1.10 Confirm data conversion and test converted production data |
2. Perform data conversion | 2.1 Estimate and plan for conversion time 2.2 Prepare production system for data conversion and take off-line 2.3 Undertake action to protect production data 2.4 Take action to ensure minimal disruption to client business requirements during the conversions process 2.5 Document data rejected by conversion routines and the reason for rejection 2.6 Execute conversion program modules 2.7 Document results of the conversion process and report to appropriate person |
Required skills
communication skills to liaise with stakeholders and clients
literacy skills to write technical documents
planning and organisational skills to ensure minimal disruption to client business requirements
problem-solving skills to develop strategic initiatives when performing data conversion
technical skills to:
back up data
code data conversion modules.
Required knowledge
current and emerging industry knowledge of:
hardware and software products, including their general features and capabilities
data conversion tools and data modelling methodologies
overview knowledge of:
conversion from legacy systems
industry-accepted database management system (DBMS) modelling.
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: define inherent data requirements of both old and upgraded or new systems remodel data to achieve successful conversion back up data prior to conversion code conversion programs. |
Context of and specific resources for assessment | Assessment must ensure access to: analysis of the source data business quality assurance rules associated with data data mappings logic to convert the data plan of the conversion routines software development environment technical requirements data conversion plan 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 data conversion tools and data modelling methodologies evaluation of candidate’s data conversion modules review of candidate’s documented conversion 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.
System may include: | application service provider (ASP) applications databases gateways internet service provider (ISP) operating systems servers. |
Requirements may relate to: | business database network people in the organisation platform system. |
Stakeholders may include: | development team project team sponsor user. |
Specifications may include: | current system functionality technical requirements user problem statement. |
Client may include: | external organisations individuals internal departments internal employees. |
Appropriate person may include: | authorised business representative client supervisor. |
Programming and software development
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.