Elements and Performance Criteria
- Identify testing requirements and undertake scoping
- Critical analysis of the need for testing is conducted in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
- Definition study is undertaken, where necessary, to determine scope of testing process
- Scoping is completed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures, and identifies a rationale for the testing that includes the purpose and outcomes
- Stakeholders are identified and canvassed to ensure that their requirements are addressed in planning
- Determine testing methodology
- Research and analysis is undertaken to identify impacts and risks, constraining factors and alternate options
- Methodology technical feasibility, supportability and cost effectiveness are analysed and outcome is reported to key stakeholders
- Alternatives for testing design are assessed and preferred option that fits organisational requirements is identified and reported
- Relevant specialists are consulted to determine extent of potential risks
- Business case is prepared and approvals to proceed with test development are obtained in accordance with organisational policy, procedures and guidelines
- Develop test and evaluation plans
- Aims, objectives and impacts are defined in test plan and timeframes, and resources are identified to complete quality deliverables on time and within budget
- Test methods are determined by consideration of resource constraints, environmental constraints, evidence requirements, existing capabilities and their compatibility with existing procedures
- Testing outcomes are recorded in measurable and achievable forms, and indicators to monitor test performance are developed and agreed by relevant parties
- Potential risks are investigated and identified in the plan and a risk management process is established to analyse information and options to manage risks
- Skills, roles and responsibilities of team members and stakeholders are clarified and agreed, and reporting requirements are identified
- Management of test parameters is addressed in the plan and evaluation criteria are designed in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
- Management tools are utilised for planning in accordance with test requirements and the process is designed and documented, in consultation with specialists, to meet user requirements
- Promulgate and maintain test plans
- Security and confidentiality of data is maintained in accordance with workplace and regulatory requirements
- Test plans are promulgated as required in accordance with organisational policy and procedures
- Test plans are maintained in accordance with test and evaluation requirements, and organisational policy and procedures