Validate an application design against specifications

Formats and tools

Unit Description
Reconstruct the unit from the xml and display it as an HTML page.
Assessment Tool
an assessor resource that builds a framework for writing an assessment tool
Assessment Template
generate a spreadsheet for marking this unit in a classroom environment. Put student names in the top row and check them off as they demonstrate competenece for each of the unit's elements and performance criteria.
Assessment Matrix
a slightly different format than the assessment template. A spreadsheet with unit names, elements and performance criteria in separate columns. Put assessment names in column headings to track which performance criteria each one covers. Good for ensuring that you've covered every one of the performance criteria with your assessment instrument (all assessement tools together).
Wiki Markup
mark up the unit in a wiki markup codes, ready to copy and paste into a wiki page. The output will work in most wikis but is designed to work particularly well as a Wikiversity learning project.
Evidence Guide
create an evidence guide for workplace assessment and RPL applicants
Competency Mapping Template
Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners. A template for developing assessments for a unit, which will help you to create valid, fair and reliable assessments for the unit, ready to give to trainers and students
Observation Checklist
create an observation checklist for workplace assessment and RPL applicants. This is similar to the evidence guide above, but a little shorter and friendlier on your printer. You will also need to create a seperate Assessor Marking Guide for guidelines on gathering evidence and a list of key points for each activity observed using the unit's range statement, required skills and evidence required (see the unit's html page for details)

Self Assessment Survey
A form for students to assess thier current skill levels against each of the unit's performance criteria. Cut and paste into a web document or print and distribute in hard copy.
Moodle Outcomes
Create a csv file of the unit's performance criteria to import into a moodle course as outcomes, ready to associate with each of your assignments. Here's a quick 'how to' for importing these into moodle 2.x
Registered Training Organisations
Trying to find someone to train or assess you? This link lists all the RTOs that are currently registered to deliver ICAPRG520A, 'Validate an application design against specifications'.
Google Links
links to google searches, with filtering in place to maximise the usefulness of the returned results
Books
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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Evaluate software-requirement specification

1.1 Review software requirement specifications document to ensure that requirements are completely specified and correct before software design begins

1.2 Validate the software requirement specifications document

2. Create a proof-of-concept prototype

2.1 Use rapid application development tools to create prototype system

2.2 Present prototype system for demonstration to appropriate person

2.3 Validate proof of concept

3. Evaluate software design

3.1 Determine if the design is complete, accurate, consistent and feasible

3.2 Validate software design document

3.3 Validate database structure and elements

3.4 Validate user interface (UI)

3.5 Review software risk analysis

4. Evaluate source code

4.1 Validate consistency between code and software design document

4.2 Validate logical structure and syntax using static analysis tools

5. Evaluate testing requirements

5.1 Review and validate test plans

5.2 Review and validate test cases

6. Document validation

6.1 Document results of validation exercise

6.2 Recommend current software design or itemise required alterations

6.3 Submit report to appropriate person for action


Qualifications and Skillsets

ICAPRG520A appears in the following qualifications:

  • ICA50711 - Diploma of Software Development