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Create basic databases

Create basic databases

Unit of competency
National Code
ICADBS403A
State Code
D7769
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
18/07/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
06/10/2011
Field of Education
020303 - Database Management
Original Release Date
06/10/2011
Nominal Hours
40
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design a database to meet a specification.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement but users should confirm requirements with the relevant federal, state or territory authority.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Analyse requirements for the database
  • 1.1 Determine the information that the database is required to hold
  • 1.2 Develop a written requirement report for the functionality of the database
  • 1.3 Complete documentation and submit to appropriate person for approval
2. Use data modelling to design the database to suit requirements
  • 2.1 Design an entity-relationship (ER) diagram to model the relationships between the entities and attributes the database will hold
  • 2.2 Develop the primary and foreign keys to link the entities
  • 2.3 Develop a data dictionary
  • 2.4 Complete documentation and submit to appropriate person for approval
3. Create a database on a web or database server
  • 3.1 Use the appropriate language on a web or database server to create one or more databases
  • 3.2 Use the appropriate language on a web or database server to create tables
  • 3.3 Populate the database fields
4. Test database and debug
  • 4.1 Test the database on the web or database server
  • 4.2 Ensure that the information represented matches the requirements
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.

Documentation may include:
audit trails
International Organization for Standardization (ISO), International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) and Australian Standards (AS) standards
naming standards
project-management templates
report-writing protocols
version control.
Appropriate person may include:
authorised business representative
client
supervisor.
Language may include:
Access
Informix
Microsoft Structured Query Language (MS SQL)
MySQL
Oracle
Postgre Structured Query Language (Postgre SQL)
Sybase.
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:
research client requirements for a database solution
design a database that meets client requirements
create a database on a web hosting service to meet client requirements by a due date.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
database
database-management system
internet
software for creating ER diagrams
software-development environment
server
web browsers
appropriate learning and assessment support when required
modified equipment for people with special needs.
Method of assessment
A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge. The following examples are appropriate for this unit:
verbal or written questioning to identify knowledge of database design and implementation
direct observation of database design and creation
review of a directed project with specified client requirements.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, where appropriate.
Assessment processes and techniques must be culturally appropriate, and suitable to the communication skill level, language, literacy and numeracy capacity of the candidate and the work being performed.
Indigenous people and other people from a non-English speaking background may need additional support.
In cases where practical assessment is used it should be combined with targeted questioning to assess required knowledge.
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
AUT57 ICTDBS403 Create basic databases Unit of competency