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Unit No. 8112162
Continuation
Session 1992-93
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
Communication with user is effective and polite.
The identification of data conversion requirements is accurate.
Conversion of existing data permits its use in the new program
and minimises the loss of information or information attributes.
Data set-up is consistent with the user's normal working
practices.
Data conversion and set-up procedures minimise disruption to
the normal work of the user.
Assistance is efficient and effective in permitting user to apply
existing data.
Legal requirements are observed.
RANGE STATEMENT
User: novice.
Data conversion: manual; automated.
Data set-up: organisation of files (including copying of data files onto system,
onto directory structure).
Legal requirements: Data Protection Act.
EVIDENCE REQUIREMENTS
Performance evidence that the candidate can assist the user with initial data
conversion and set-up detailed in performance criteria (a)-(f) for either manual or
automated data conversion.
Oral or written evidence of the candidate's understanding of the legal
requirements relating to data conversion and set-up as detailed in performance
criterion (g).
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ASSESSMENT RECORDS
In order to achieve this unit, candidates are required to present sufficient
evidence that they have met all the performance criteria for each outcome within
the range specified. Details of these requirements are given for each outcome.
The assessment instruments used should follow the general guidance offered by
the SQA assessment model and an integrative approach to assessment is
encouraged. (See references at the end of support notes).
Accurate records should be made of assessment instruments used showing how
evidence is generated for each outcome and giving marking schemes and/or
checklists, etc. Records of candidates' achievements should be kept. These
records will be available for external verification.
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