Application
This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to nominate the most appropriate traditional or non-traditional systems development methodologies for use by a team.
It applies to individuals who work in senior information and communications technology (ICT) management roles and are required to manage development teams.
No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Determine and select appropriate development 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 with project leader a range of traditional and non-traditional system development methodologies 1.4 Select appropriate system development methodology to suit the activity 1.5 Brief project team on selected methodology |
2. Direct the use of the selected development methodology | 2.1 Review the initial project plan to guide developmental processes 2.2 Review the identification of appropriate task types according to development methodology 2.3 Review the description and articulation of task types 2.4 Review the definition of appropriate control structures that need to be created during task type execution 2.5 Review the identification of resources to support methodology selection 2.6 Monitor the application of appropriate methodology to solve tasks 2.7 Monitor the project flow and effectiveness of use of methodology against project plan 2.8 Review the documented opportunities for improvement, lessons learned and recommendations for future projects |
Evidence of Performance
Evidence of the ability to:
manage a project team
review a project plan
supervise the application of a methodology to a project
evaluate a range of development methodologies and their application to a project or scenario
review documentation as required by the chosen methodology.
Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.
Evidence of Knowledge
To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:
outline and analyse the client business domain and organisational requirements
discuss the life cycle maintenance of a live system, network or website
describe the role of stakeholders and the degree of stakeholder involvement in the development process
identify and discuss the technology requirements involved for a range of development methodologies
discuss two or more current industry development methodologies.
Assessment Conditions
Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the general information and communications technology (ICT) industry, and include access to:
design specifications and current development methodologies
organisational standards for documentation and version control
detailed user requirements document, including model and scope
a project plan.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.
Foundation Skills
This section describes language, literacy, numeracy and employment skills incorporated in the performance criteria that are required for competent performance.
Skill | Performance Criteria | Description |
Reading | 1.1-1.3, 2.1- 2.5, 2.8 | Identifies, analyses and evaluates a range of online and hard copy organisational documentation and technical information containing complex, systems development specific terminology, syntax and diagrams and applies the information to the task |
Writing | 1.1-1.3, 2.1- 2.5 | Uses correct spelling, grammar and plain English together with a range of systems development specific terminology and computer generated diagrams |
Oral Communication | 1.1, 1.3-1.5, 2.1-2.8 | Elicits and evaluates information using project related terminology and effective listening and questioning techniques Uses specific and complex systems development terminology to liaise with project leader, review methodology and monitor the project |
Interact with others | 1.3 | Identifies relevant information and ideas from a range of messages and oral and written exchanges, paying some attention to the meanings attached to the choice of form, channel and wording |
Get the work done | 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 2.1-2.7 | Develops plans to manage relatively complex, non-routine tasks with an awareness of how they may contribute to longer term operational and strategic goals Uses systematic analytical processes in complex, non-routine situations, setting goals, gathering relevant information and identifying and evaluating options against agreed criteria |
Sectors
General ICT