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.
ELEMENT | PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. | Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. |
1. Evaluate the software requirement specifications | 1.1 Review the software requirement specifications document prior to design, to ensure that it is complete and correct 1.2 Validate the software requirement specifications document |
2. Create a proof of concept prototype | 2.1 Use rapid application development tools (RAD) to create a prototype system 2.2 Present the prototype system for demonstration to the appropriate person 2.3 Validate the proof of concept |
3. Evaluate the software design | 3.1 Determine if the design is complete, accurate, consistent and feasible 3.2 Validate the software design document 3.3 Validate the database structure and its elements 3.4 Validate the user interface (UI) 3.5 Review the software risk analysis |
4. Evaluate the source code | 4.1 Validate the consistency between the code and the software design document 4.2 Validate logical structure and syntax, using static analysis tools |
5. Evaluate the testing requirements | 5.1 Review and validate the test plans 5.2 Review and validate the test cases |
6. Document the validation | 6.1 Document the results of the validation exercise 6.2 Recommend the current software design, or itemise the required alterations 6.3 Submit the report to the appropriate person for action |
Evidence of the ability to:
interpret and check software requirement specifications documents
use rapid application development (RAD) tools to create and present a validated proof of concept prototype
validate the software design, source code and testing requirements and document the results
report on results of validation, including recommended actions.
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 the database design and implementation
describe business and technical modelling using UML tools at intermediate level
outline current software development methodologies
describe, in detail, the system development life cycle (SDLC)
explain object-oriented programming
describe open-source development tools
describe software-testing techniques.
Gather evidence to demonstrate consistent performance in conditions that are safe and replicate the workplace. Noise levels, production flow, interruptions and time variances must be typical of those experienced in the programming and software development industry, and include access to:
tools to create prototype systems
static analysis tools
test plan and test cases.
Assessors must satisfy NVR/AQTF assessor requirements.