Unit of Competency Mapping – Information for Teachers/Assessors – Information for Learners

ICTSAS520 Mapping and Delivery Guide
Develop detailed test plans

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Issue Date: May 2024


Qualification -
Unit of Competency ICTSAS520 - Develop detailed test plans
Description
Employability Skills
Learning Outcomes and Application This unit describes the skills and knowledge required to plan for testing information and communications technology (ICT) systems including software, systems administration, networking, and web development, by collating documentation of conditions and expected results sufficiently to allow for thorough system testing.It applies to individuals who use technical and specialised knowledge and systematic approaches in performing or organising others to complete complex technical testing operations.No licensing, legislative, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Duration and Setting X weeks, nominally xx hours, delivered in a classroom/online/blended learning setting.
Prerequisites/co-requisites
Competency Field
Development and validation strategy and guide for assessors and learners Student Learning Resources Handouts
Activities 		Slides
PPT 		Assessment 1 Assessment 2 Assessment 3 Assessment 4
Elements of Competency Performance Criteria              
Element: Prepare test environment and stakeholders
  • Determine structure of system and user accounts to understand test environment from system specifications
  • Develop and document draft test plan according to organisational testing procedures and system specifications
  • Notify stakeholders of test objectives and test schedule according to organisational testing procedures
  • Notify contact in operations of scheduled test and incorporate feedback to ensure preparedness and common understanding of implications and dependencies
       
Element: Prepare test data and schedule
  • Gather test schedules according to organisational testing procedures
  • Correlate schedules with related functionality according to organisational testing procedures
  • Check testing schedule prior to validation according to organisational testing procedures
  • Prepare test according to the test plan and document expected results
  • Register test plan and initiate log entries according to organisational testing procedures
       
Element: Complete test plan and acceptance processes
  • Validate test and acceptance processes with stakeholders
  • Finalise test plan and ensure documentation is compliant with organisational testing procedures
       

Submission Requirements

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Assessment Tasks

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Observation Checklist

Tasks to be observed according to workplace/college/TAFE policy and procedures, relevant legislation and Codes of Practice Yes No Comments/feedback
Determine structure of system and user accounts to understand test environment from system specifications 
Develop and document draft test plan according to organisational testing procedures and system specifications 
Notify stakeholders of test objectives and test schedule according to organisational testing procedures 
Notify contact in operations of scheduled test and incorporate feedback to ensure preparedness and common understanding of implications and dependencies 
Gather test schedules according to organisational testing procedures 
Correlate schedules with related functionality according to organisational testing procedures 
Check testing schedule prior to validation according to organisational testing procedures 
Prepare test according to the test plan and document expected results 
Register test plan and initiate log entries according to organisational testing procedures 
Validate test and acceptance processes with stakeholders 
Finalise test plan and ensure documentation is compliant with organisational testing procedures 

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