Required skills

analytical skills to evaluate the functionalities of an application software

communication skills to

interact with enterprise personnel customers and other contractors while maintaining a customer focus and consideration of customer needs

liaise with internal and external personnel on technical and operational matters

literacy skills to

prepare reports given a specific format

read and interpret technical documentation software and hardware manuals specifications and relevant enterprise policy

numeracy skills to take and analyse measurements

planning and organisational skills to

manage and prioritise own work

organise testing

manage the progress of the test plan

problem solving skills to resolve software hardware and logistics problems

safety awareness skills to follow all related occupational health and safety OHS requirements and work practices

task management skills to work systematically with required attention to detail and adherence to project requirements

technical skills to

plan test strategy for the regime

manage test traceability

Required knowledge

applications software features and functionalities

configuration of software testing tools

creation of traceability matrix

elements of test plans

features of testing tools and debuggers

identification of types of risks

legislation codes of practice and other formal agreements that directly impact on testing

manage software defects

management of test traceability

phases of test cycles

production of test reviews

specific OHS requirements that impact on activity in terms of safety of self and public safety

steps in developing test strategy

testing procedures

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the ability to

produce the steps in developing the test strategy

produce a test strategy for evaluating the suitability of the application software

design a test plan and produce test reviews

develop a test case or test scenario

produce a test plan for specific phases

produce test reporting associated with particular test phases within the test plan

create a traceability matrix

produce an evaluation report from the traceability matrix to manage the defects or failures from the test plan

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

site where the planning and management of a test regime for evaluation of application software may be conducted

software tools currently used in industry

vendor products specifications equipment and enterprise policy required for the activity

Methods of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct observation of the candidate managing a test regime for evaluation of application software

direct observation of the candidate performing a systematic approach to test and analysis of problems arising

review of test regime test results with interpretation and improvement recommendations prepared by the candidate

oral or written questioning of the candidate to assess required knowledge

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

ICTTENA Manage development and application of testing artefacts

ICTTEN7226A Manage development and application of testing artefacts.

Aboriginal people and other people from a nonEnglish speaking background may have second language issues

Access must be provided to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate and appropriate to the oral communication skill level and language and literacy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed

In all cases where practical assessment is used it will be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge Questioning techniques should not require language literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this unit of competency

Where applicable physical resources should include equipment modified for people with special needs

Application software may be for:

Test strategy may relate to:

Steps in developing the test strategy may include:

Types of risks may include:

Phases of a test cycle may include:

Range of tests may include:

Features of testing tool and debuggers may include:

Elements of a test plan may include:

Test plan includes the following tests:

Defects may be: