Unit

. write reports to communicate and argue the importance of test strategy, procedures and activities in software development, using clear and concise language at a level appropriate with the expected aptitude of the stakeholders

. work together to design and implement a test strategy and write up the results

. demonstrate an understanding of QA processes with respect to software development as part of professional practice and the adherence to standards

. develop QA tasks by using a clearly defined approach in addressing all of the quality factors and risks that may impede or otherwise affect the resulting software development

. use QA procedures to improve the development quality and efficiency of specific engineering projects, drawing on the concepts and principles developed and presented throughout the course

. demonstrate an understanding of the nature of risk in general terms, to the extent of the material presented

. recognise the benefits of QA procedures in design, implementation and operation of software systems at a professional standard in line with professional practice to the extent of the material presented

. demonstrate an understanding of the review process of software development using tools and techniques presented

. use simple models to describe and analyse the benefit of performing/not performing various testing and review tasks.