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.

Requirements may include:
hard disk space
hardware requirements
memory size
operating system
platform
processor
software requirements
target framework.
Installation method may include:
ClickOnce
domain name system (DNS) entries, hosting and file transfer protocol (FTP)
MSI
standard Java deployment technologies:
executable Java Archive Files (JARs)
Java WebStart
launch scripts
third party
Xcopy
Security requirements may include:
authentication and authorisation
database security requirements
network security requirements.
Software installation plan may include:
backup procedures
configuration definition
constraints
data requirements
dependences
installation procedures
release notes
resource requirements.
Install package may include:
cab project
executable JAR files
set up project for Windows applications
web setup project.
Deploying a database may include:
using file transfer protocol (FTP) to back up database
publishing the database using Database Publishing Wizard
using host-provider tools.

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:
deploy software applications to a production environment including:
preparing software installation plan
planning application re-installation
planning database installation
planning application removal
performing software deployment
using configuration files to easily modify deployment variables
troubleshooting software installation.
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Assessment must ensure access to:
client and server system
sufficient privileges to install packages in client and server systems
database management system software
deployment tools
specific tools and licences, depending on particular platform
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:
review of candidate’s software installation plan
evaluation of:
software installation and removal
database installation
configuration files.
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.