DEFTST013 — Plan test and evaluation processes

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What an assessment for DEFTST013 must cover

37 assessable components: 4 elements (23 performance criteria), 3 performance evidence and 11 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Identify test and evaluation requirements and undertake scoping

1.1Analyse the need for test and evaluation
1.2Undertake definition study, define system under test and determine scope and boundaries of the test and evaluation process
1.3Identify and engage with stakeholders to ensure requirements are addressed in planning

2 Determine test and evaluation methodology

2.1Undertake research and analyse to identify, assumptions, risks, constraining factors, impacts, alternate options and variations
2.2Analyse methodology, technical feasibility, supportability and cost-effectiveness and define reporting outcomes
2.3Assess alternatives for test and evaluation design
2.4Identify preferred test and evaluation options that best fits organisational requirements
2.5Consult relevant specialists to determine extent of potential risks
2.6Prepare business case and obtain approvals to proceed with test development

3 Develop test and evaluation plans

3.1Design and document planning process utilising management tools, in accordance with test and users’ requirements, in consultation with specialists
3.2Define aims, objectives and impacts in test plan and timeframes
3.3Identify resources to complete quality deliverables on time and within budget
3.4Determine test methods by consideration of resource constraints, environmental constraints, evidence requirements, existing capabilities and their compatibility with existing procedures
3.5Describe test conditions, tolerances, techniques, environments and the basis for assessment
3.6Develop indicators to monitor test performance and seek agreement by relevant stakeholders
3.7Investigate potential risks and identify them in the plan
3.8Establish a risk management process to analyse information and options
3.9Clarify and agree on skills, roles and responsibilities of team members and stakeholders, and identify reporting requirements
3.10Address management of test parameters in the plan and design evaluation criteria

4 Finalise test plans

4.1Identify requirements for data management, analysis, tools and storage
4.2Maintain security and confidentiality of data
4.3Promulgate and maintain test and evaluation plans and test plan approvals
4.4Define test safety requirements

Performance evidence

applying risk management techniques
negotiating timelines, roles and responsibilities with stakeholders and team members
using planning techniques related to test and evaluation that may be complex in terms of scope; degree of risk; environmental, political, cultural and social factors that apply; consequences of failure and degree of control.

Knowledge evidence

approval processes
integrated logistics support and resource scheduling packages
legislation, organisational policy and procedures that determine test and evaluation processes
management tools suited to implementing test and evaluation processes
organisational change management
principles relating to the implementation phase of test and evaluation processes
requirements for scheduling test and evaluation activities
resource plans
team and stakeholder engagement
test and evaluation implementation methods which may be complex in terms of scope; degree of risk; environmental, political, cultural and social factors that apply; consequences of failure and degree of control
test management arrangements.

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What does an assessment tool for DEFTST013 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for DEFTST013 needs to address all 37 unit components: 4 elements with 23 performance criteria, 3 performance evidence requirements, 11 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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