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Evidence Guide: ICAB4061B - Monitor physical database implementation

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ICAB4061B - Monitor physical database implementation

What evidence can you provide to prove your understanding of each of the following citeria?

Undertake database management system modeling

  1. Review database prototype, as appropriate, to determine acceptancecriteria and performance standards
  2. Load test data according to the technical sequence detailed in documentation
  3. Generate a test schedule for the database of tasks to be performed and results expected
Review database prototype, as appropriate, to determine acceptancecriteria and performance standards

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Load test data according to the technical sequence detailed in documentation

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Generate a test schedule for the database of tasks to be performed and results expected

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Monitor database performance

  1. Evaluate database performance against acceptancecriteria and performance standards
  2. Identify discrepancies in results where expected outcomes do not meet acceptance criteria
  3. Identify areas needing enhancement and document changes to be made
  4. Modify database according to project standards
  5. Repeat performance testing until expected results are achieved
Evaluate database performance against acceptancecriteria and performance standards

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Identify discrepancies in results where expected outcomes do not meet acceptance criteria

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Identify areas needing enhancement and document changes to be made

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Modify database according to project standards

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Repeat performance testing until expected results are achieved

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Seek client feedback and signoff

  1. Present test results in a document and provide to client for feedback
  2. Incorporate client change requests as appropriate
  3. Seek client sign-off of the monitoring process
Present test results in a document and provide to client for feedback

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Incorporate client change requests as appropriate

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Seek client sign-off of the monitoring process

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

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 following is essential:

Assessment must confirm the ability to identify technical considerations affecting implementation of the database and the ability to analyse performance issues during implementation of the database.

To demonstrate competency in this unit the person will require access to:

Client requirements

Project deliverables

Acceptance criteria

Security system plan

Technical specifications

Business analysis process outcomes

Context of and specific resources for assessment

The breadth, depth and complexity of knowledge and skills in this competency would cover a broad range of varied activities or application in a wider variety of contexts most of which are complex and non-routine. Leadership and guidance would be involved when organising activities of self and others as well as contributing to technical solutions of a non-routine or contingency nature.

Assessment must ensure:

Performance of a broad range of skilled applications including the requirement to evaluate and analyse current practices, develop new criteria and procedures for performing current practices and provision of some leadership and guidance to others in the application and planning of the skills would be characteristic.

Applications may involve responsibility for, and limited organisation of, others.

Method of assessment

The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace. In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs. Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1.

Competency in this unit should be assessed using summative assessment to ensure consistency of performance in a range of contexts. This unit can be assessed either in the workplace or in a simulated environment. However, simulated activities must closely reflect the workplace to enable full demonstration of competency.

Assessment will usually include observation of real or simulated work processes and procedures and/or performance in a project context as well as questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills. The questioning of team members, supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients where appropriate may provide valuable input to the assessment process. The interdependence of units for assessment purposes may vary with the particular project or scenario.

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:

ICAB4060B Identify physical database requirements

ICAS4113C Identify and resolve common database performance problems

An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating some theoretical concepts

Apply solutions to a defined range of unpredictable problems

Identify and apply skill and knowledge areas to a wide variety of contexts, with depth in some areas

Identify, analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources

Take responsibility for own outputs in relation to specified quality standards

Take limited responsibility for the quantity and quality of the output of others

Maintain knowledge of industry products and services

Required Skills and Knowledge

Required skills

General knowledge of database performance standards

Conduct of performance reviews

Problem solving skills for a defined range of unpredictable problems involving participation in the development of technical solutions

Required knowledge

Broad knowledge of three or more current principles of databases

Current industry-accepted hardware and software products, with broad knowledge of general features and capabilities and detailed knowledge in some areas

Broad knowledge of database design

Broad knowledge of quality assurance practices

Broad general knowledge of the client business domain

Testing and benchmarking processes

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.

Documentation may follow:

ISO/IEC/AS standards

audit trails

naming standards

version control

project management templates and report writing

maintaining equipment inventory

client training

satisfaction reports

Database may include but are not limited to:

relational databases

object-relational databases

proprietary databases

commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) database packages

Client may include but are not limited to:

internal departments

external organisations

clubs

individual people

internal employees

Acceptance criteria may include:

timeframe

cost implications

technical and logistical considerations

Tasks may include but are not limited to:

work

activities

function

job