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Evidence Guide: ICTPRG528 - Perform ICT data conversion

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ICTPRG528 - Perform ICT data conversion

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

Prepare the system for conversion

  1. Obtain the data stores that are subject to conversion
  2. Protect and confirm backup solutions
  3. Trial conversion work in an isolated environment, secure from the production system
  4. Map and document, the required data fields from the old system to the new or upgraded system
  5. Determine field validation requirements from conversion plans, including data field legal ranges
  6. Determine the actions to be taken with the fields or records that are rejected by the conversion plan
  7. Consult stakeholders on the creation of a conversion plan
  8. Design the data conversion program modules from the conversion specifications
  9. Code and test data conversion program modules, according to conversion specifications
  10. Confirm data conversion and test the converted production data
Obtain the data stores that are subject to conversion

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Protect and confirm backup solutions

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Trial conversion work in an isolated environment, secure from the production system

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Map and document, the required data fields from the old system to the new or upgraded system

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Determine field validation requirements from conversion plans, including data field legal ranges

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Determine the actions to be taken with the fields or records that are rejected by the conversion plan

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Consult stakeholders on the creation of a conversion plan

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Design the data conversion program modules from the conversion specifications

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Code and test data conversion program modules, according to conversion specifications

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Confirm data conversion and test the converted production data

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Perform data conversion

  1. Estimate and plan for conversion time
  2. Prepare the production system for data conversion and take off-line
  3. Undertake action to protect production data
  4. Take action to ensure minimal disruption to client business requirements during the conversion process
  5. Document the data rejected by conversion routines, and the reason for rejection
  6. Execute the conversion program modules
  7. Document the results of the conversion process, and report to the appropriate person
Estimate and plan for conversion time

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Prepare the production system for data conversion and take off-line

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Undertake action to protect production data

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Take action to ensure minimal disruption to client business requirements during the conversion process

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Document the data rejected by conversion routines, and the reason for rejection

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Execute the conversion program modules

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Document the results of the conversion process, and report to the appropriate person

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Instructions to Assessors

Evidence Guide

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare the system for conversion

1.1 Obtain the 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 the production system

1.4 Map and document, the 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 the actions to be taken with the fields or records that are rejected by the conversion plan

1.7 Consult stakeholders on the creation of a conversion plan

1.8 Design the data conversion program modules from the conversion specifications

1.9 Code and test data conversion program modules, according to conversion specifications

1.10 Confirm data conversion and test the converted production data

2. Perform data conversion

2.1 Estimate and plan for conversion time

2.2 Prepare the 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 conversion process

2.5 Document the data rejected by conversion routines, and the reason for rejection

2.6 Execute the conversion program modules

2.7 Document the results of the conversion process, and report to the appropriate person

Required Skills and Knowledge

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1. Prepare the system for conversion

1.1 Obtain the 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 the production system

1.4 Map and document, the 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 the actions to be taken with the fields or records that are rejected by the conversion plan

1.7 Consult stakeholders on the creation of a conversion plan

1.8 Design the data conversion program modules from the conversion specifications

1.9 Code and test data conversion program modules, according to conversion specifications

1.10 Confirm data conversion and test the converted production data

2. Perform data conversion

2.1 Estimate and plan for conversion time

2.2 Prepare the 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 conversion process

2.5 Document the data rejected by conversion routines, and the reason for rejection

2.6 Execute the conversion program modules

2.7 Document the results of the conversion process, and report to the appropriate person

Evidence of the ability to:

define the inherent data requirements of both old and upgraded, or new systems

remodel data to achieve successful conversion

back up data prior to conversion

effectively code conversion programs.

Note: If a specific volume or frequency is not stated, then evidence must be provided at least once.

To complete the unit requirements safely and effectively, the individual must:

explain hardware and software products, including their general features and their capabilities

explain data conversion tools and data modelling methodologies

outline the conversion from legacy systems

outline industry-accepted database management system (DBMS) modelling.