Release 

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Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 1.0.

ELEMENT 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

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

1. Prepare test environment and gather tools

1.1 Determine structure of system and user accounts to understand the test environment

1.2 Determine areas to test and test objectives, according to organisational standards

1.3 Ensure accessibility of documentation

1.4 Notify user representatives or approval authorities of objectives and scheduled test

1.5 Notify operations staff of scheduled test to ensure preparedness and an understanding of implications

2. Prepare test data

2.1 Gather test schedules according to organisational standards

2.2 Correlate schedules with related functionality according to organisational standards

2.3 Check testing schedule prior to validation according to organisational standards

2.4 Prepare test drivers or stubs for test harness according to organisational standards

2.5 Register test plan and initiate log entries according to organisational standards

3. Complete test plan and acceptance processes

3.1 Use software metrics where appropriate

3.2 Validate test and acceptance processes

3.3 Ensure documentation and reporting comply with test plan and quality benchmarks

Skill 

Performance Criteria 

Description 

Reading

1.1, 1.2, 2.1-2.3

• Analyses and evaluates textual and numerical information from a range of documentation to determine required action

Writing

1.4, 1.5, 3.3

• Uses clear and precise language and document formats appropriate to the audience and task to convey explicit information and instructions

Oral Communication

1.4, 1.5

• Uses clear and accurate language, and inclusive and collaborative techniques to convey information to a range of personnel

Numeracy

2.2, 2.5, 3.3

• Uses mathematical equations to calculate and compare numerical test data to determine required actions

Interact with others

1.4, 1.5

• Identifies and uses appropriate conventions and protocols when communicating with colleagues and others

Get the work done

1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.5, 3.1-3.3

• Accepts responsibility for planning, prioritising and sequencing complex tasks and workload
• Applies systematic and analytical decision making processes for complex and non-routine situations
• Uses digital technologies to manage ICT operations

Code and title 

current version 

Code and title 

previous version 

Comments 

Equivalence status 

ICTSAS513 Develop detailed test plans

ICASAS513A Develop detailed test plans

Updated to meet Standards for Training Packages

Equivalent unit

Release 

Comments 

Release 1

This version first released with ICT Information and Communications Technology Training Package Version 1.0.