Unit of competency Outline
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Design databases
Design databases
Unit of competency
National Code
BSBITA401A
BSBITA401A
State Code
D0774
D0774
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
04/07/2014
Field of Education
020305 - Systems Analysis And Design
Original Release Date
04/07/2014
Nominal Hours
30
Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to design and develop a database (including queries, forms and reports) to meet a defined need using existing data.No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of endorsement.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Design database
- 1.1. Review organisational and task requirements to confirm scope and functionality of database design, including data redundancy
- 1.2. Develop a logical data model to identify and classify data into types
- 1.3. Select appropriate software according to organisational and task requirements and required scope and functionality of database
- 1.4. Confirm database design with appropriate person
2. Develop database
- 2.1. Set field attributes according to data type and link databases by a common field in accordance with software procedures
- 2.2. Identify primary key to uniquely identify data
- 2.3. Identify foreign keys to establish associations between data
- 2.4. Use software functions and formulae to meet organisational and task requirements
- 2.5. Create password and access system according to organisational and task requirements
3. Develop queries, forms and reports
- 3.1. Develop queries as required by organisational and task requirements
- 3.2. Develop input screens or forms in order to access required data
- 3.3. Develop reports according to organisational and task requirements
4. Test and finalise database
- 4.1. Populate database with sample dataset for testing
- 4.2. Assess and document effectiveness of data relationships, queries forms and reports
- 4.3. Address any errors in database design
- 4.4. Name and store database in accordance with organisational requirements and exit the application without data loss or damage
- 4.5. Confirm database readiness with appropriate person
RANGE STATEMENT
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.
Organisational and task requirements may include:
business requirements
consistent corporate image, including colour schemes and company logo
established guidelines and procedures for data usage
existing database templates
final output requirements for data
house styles
observing copyright legislation
organisation name, time, date, document title, filename or other fields in headers and footers
technical operating environment and platform
Scope and functionality of database may include:
concurrency of access requirements
data relationships
data structures
forms
queries
reports
screens
security features
table relationships
Software may include:
commercial software applications
organisational specific software
Appropriate person may include:
clients
colleagues
supervisors
Software functions may include:
adding, deleting, moving, re-labelling fields
altering field widths
calculations, formula
data protection
field definitions and attributes
formatting fields
formatting text
headers and footers
inserting and deleting blank lines and spaces
macros
append
delete
edit
exit
list
print
query
report
repeating (if available)
table, form and report wizards
Formulae may include:
formulae
addition
average
combinations of formulae
count
division
maximum
minimum
multiplication
subtraction
sum
Naming and storage may include:
authorised access
filing locations
organisational policy for backing up files
organisational policy for filing hard copies of spreadsheets
security
storage in folders and sub-folders
storage on disc drives, CD-ROM, USBs, tape or server back-up
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.
Organisational and task requirements may include:
business requirements
consistent corporate image, including colour schemes and company logo
established guidelines and procedures for data usage
existing database templates
final output requirements for data
house styles
observing copyright legislation
organisation name, time, date, document title, filename or other fields in headers and footers
technical operating environment and platform
Scope and functionality of database may include:
concurrency of access requirements
data relationships
data structures
forms
queries
reports
screens
security features
table relationships
Software may include:
commercial software applications
organisational specific software
Appropriate person may include:
clients
colleagues
supervisors
Software functions may include:
adding, deleting, moving, re-labelling fields
altering field widths
calculations, formula
data protection
field definitions and attributes
formatting fields
formatting text
headers and footers
inserting and deleting blank lines and spaces
macros
append
delete
edit
exit
list
query
report
repeating (if available)
table, form and report wizards
Formulae may include:
formulae
addition
average
combinations of formulae
count
division
maximum
minimum
multiplication
subtraction
sum
Naming and storage may include:
authorised access
filing locations
organisational policy for backing up files
organisational policy for filing hard copies of spreadsheets
security
storage in folders and sub-folders
storage on disc drives, CD-ROM, USBs, tape or server back-up
EVIDENCE GUIDE
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:
producing a database containing a minimum of three tables and incorporating queries, reports and forms
knowledge of advanced functions of database software app.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to office equipment and resources
access to sample data.
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:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
review of databasedesign
review of database testing
demonstration of techniques.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
IT use units
other IT analysis and design units.
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:
producing a database containing a minimum of three tables and incorporating queries, reports and forms
knowledge of advanced functions of database software app.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure:
access to office equipment and resources
access to sample data.
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:
direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and third party workplace reports of on-the-job performance by the candidate
review of databasedesign
review of database testing
demonstration of techniques.
Guidance information for assessment
Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector, workplace and job role is recommended, for example:
IT use units
other IT analysis and design units.
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| C3670 | BSBADM403A | Develop and use complex databases | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUI22 | BSBITA401 | Design databases | Unit of competency |