Elements and Performance Criteria

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

XML
ebXML

workstations
personal computers
modems and other connectivity devices
networks
remote sites
servers
DSL modems

commercial software applications; organisation-specific software, packaged software, in-house or customised software

Easy XML 1.0
EXml Editor
QuickSilver 1.0 XML Suite
XML Bean Suite
XML Pro 2.0

W3C DOM specification, extensible mark-up language (XML) 1.0 (Current Edition), W3C XML instances, W3C XML DTDs, W3C XML DTDs, ISO SGML meta-DTDs.
ISO/IEC 14662: Open-edi Reference Model
ISO 11179/3 Metadata repository
ISO 10646: Character encoding
ISO 8601:2000 Date/time/number data typing
OASIS Registry/repository technical specification
RFC 2119: Keywords for use in RFCs to indicate requirement levels
UN/CEFACT Modelling methodology (UMM)
W3C XML v1.0 Second edition specification
ebXML Requirements specification version 1.0
ebXML Technical architecture specification
ebXML Repository and registry specification
ebXML Transport, routing and packaging specification

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 following is essential:

Assessment must confirm the ability to produce a valid XML document.

To demonstrate competency in this unit the person will require access to:

XML parser or IE5
An XML authoring tool

Context of and specific resources for assessment
XML is extensible mark-up language. It is designed to improve the functionality of the web by providing more flexible and adaptable information identification.
XML is not a fixed format like HTML (a single, predefined mark-up language). Instead, XML is a 'metalanguage', a language for describing other languages.
XML can do this because it is written in SGML, the international standard metalanguage for text mark-up systems (ISO 8879).
The breadth, depth and complexity covering planning and initiation of alternative approaches to skills or knowledge applications across a broad range of technical and/or management requirements, evaluation and coordination would be characteristic.

Assessment must ensure:

The demonstration of competency may also require self-directed application of knowledge and skills, with substantial depth in some areas where judgement is required in planning and selecting appropriate equipment, services and techniques for self and others.
Applications involve participation in development of strategic initiatives as well as personal responsibility and autonomy in performing complex technical operations or organising others. It may include participation in teams including teams concerned with planning and evaluation functions. Group or team coordination may also be involved.

Method of assessment
The purpose of this unit is to define the standard of performance to be achieved in the workplace. In undertaking training and assessment activities related to this unit, consideration should be given to the implementation of appropriate diversity and accessibility practices in order to accommodate people who may have special needs. Additional guidance on these and related matters is provided in ICA05 Section 1.
Competency in this unit should be assessed using summative assessment to ensure consistency of performance in a range of contexts. This unit can be assessed either in the workplace or in a simulated environment. However, simulated activities must closely reflect the workplace to enable full demonstration of competency.
Assessment will usually include observation of real or simulated work processes and procedures and/or performance in a project context as well as questioning on underpinning knowledge and skills. The questioning of team members, supervisors, subordinates, peers and clients where appropriate may provide valuable input to the assessment process. The interdependence of units for assessment purposes may vary with the particular project or scenario.

Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended.

An individual demonstrating this competency would be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of a broad knowledge base incorporating theoretical concepts, with substantial depth in some areas
Analyse and plan approaches to technical problems or management requirements
Transfer and apply theoretical concepts and/or technical or creative skills to a range of situations
Evaluate information, using it to forecast for planning or research purposes
Take responsibility for own outputs in relation to broad quantity and quality parameters
Take some responsibility for the achievement of group outcomes
Maintain knowledge of industry products and services

Additionally, an individual demonstrating this competency would be able to:

Demonstrate understanding of XML incorporating theoretical concepts
Apply XML solutions to a defined range of problems
Identify and apply XML knowledge to a wide variety of solutions
Identify, analyse and evaluate information from a variety of sources