DEFTST014 — Prepare test and evaluation processes

1 Establish test and evaluation processes

• 1.1Confirm test and evaluation activity objectives with stakeholders
• 1.2Develop test and evaluation plan in accordance with prescribed standards
• 1.3Confirm test methods with consideration to resource constraints, environmental constraints, evidence requirements, existing capabilities and their compatibility with existing organisational policies and procedures
• 1.4Brief and negotiate with stakeholders to obtain endorsement for test and evaluation process
• 1.5Review and analyse scope and objectives
• 1.6Develop a strategy establishing work breakdown structures in order to implement test and evaluation process
• 1.7Identify and establish test infrastructure, as appropriate
• 1.8Identify and establish safety systems and procedures
• 1.9Identify and obtain specialist and technical support relevant to the test and evaluation
• 1.10Maintain security and confidentiality of data
• 1.11Establish governance structure and processes as detailed in test plan
• 1.12Define expected test outcomes in a measurable and achievable format

2 Determine start-up activities

• 2.1Refine test plans in consultation with steering committee and team members, and include precise details for schedules of activities, milestones and resources
• 2.2Establish and maintain required systems throughout the process in accordance with the complexity of the test and evaluation activity and in line with the test plan
• 2.3Establish data capture methods
• 2.4Confirm team members’ roles and responsibilities for the duration of the process
• 2.5Confirm team members’ understanding of the test and ability to fulfil the role requirements

3 Manage test and evaluation preparedness

• 3.1Integrate all aspects of test and evaluation and related processes and establish links to ensure objectives are met in accordance with test plan
• 3.2Request and secure resources
• 3.3Establish consultation and reporting mechanisms in accordance with test plan
• 3.4Consult with organisation test team and enable staff regularly to discuss progress and to ensure effective results
• 3.5Manage integration, and review and amend management plans and any related contracts as appropriate, with results reported in accordance with mechanisms identified in test plan
• 3.6Utilise and apply management tools to achieve outcomes
• 3.7Establish ongoing progress monitoring processes against agreed milestones in accordance with the test plan to provide a measure of performance throughout the life of the test and evaluation process
• 3.8Conduct test readiness review

What does an assessment tool for DEFTST014 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for DEFTST014 needs to address all 35 unit components: 3 elements with 25 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 8 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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