List the assessment methods to be used and the context and resources required for assessment. Copy and paste the relevant sections from the evidence guide below and then re-write these in plain English.
The candidate must demonstrate the ability to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit, and to:
deploy and configure at least 6 of the following different types of cloud resources, including but not limited to
virtual machines
container services
load balancers and autoscaling
serverless functions
API gateways
block or object storage
managed databases
DNS
content delivery networks.
In the course of the above, the candidate must:
use cloud management console, cloud software development kits or command line tools
develop and execute test plans and demonstrate successful task completion
consider procedural improvements to produce repeatable and automated deployments by reducing manual processes.
The candidate must demonstrate knowledge to complete the tasks outlined in the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. This includes knowledge of:
industry technology standards used in cloud computing solutions and services
industry standard hardware and software products, their general features, capabilities and applications
testing and debugging techniques of cloud resources and technologies
purpose, benefits and features of cloud-based:
virtual machines and containers services
API gateways and serverless computing
load balancing and autoscaling
block and object storage
managed databases
DNS and content delivery networks
resource logging, monitoring and alerting tools
repeatable and automated provisioning with
software development kits
command line tools
infrastructure as code services.
Skills in this unit must be demonstrated in a workplace or simulated environment where the conditions are typical of those in a working environment in this industry.
This includes access to:
cloud vendor service provider
cloud managed database service
information and data sources required to design and implement cloud infrastructure
integrated development environment (IDE)
specific requirements and industry standards, organisational procedures and legislative requirements, including business and functionality requirements, as required
internet and web browser
secure shell (SSH) or remote desktop protocol (RDP) client to connect to cloud-hosted instances
data to gather information from to determine output and user requirements, including user access and business protocols.
Assessors of this unit must satisfy the requirements for assessors in applicable vocational education and training legislation, frameworks and/or standards.