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Title
Administer a multi-user computer database system
Level
6
Credits
20
Purpose
People credited with this unit standard are able to: manage
multi-user computer database software; manage database
objects in a multi-user computer database; plan capacity for a
multi-user computer database; review the operation of a multiuser computer database; and provide technical support for the
use of a multi-user computer database. The performance of all
outcomes is to a standard that is expected in a professional
environment.
Classification
Computing > Computer Operations
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Critical health and
safety prerequisites
Open. The credit value of this unit standard is calculated
assuming a person has the prior knowledge and skills to
demonstrate an understanding of computer database
management systems.
Explanatory notes
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2
This unit standard is
Performance of all outcomes is to beexpiring
carried out in accordance with organisation
standards and procedures, unless otherwise stated. Organisation standards and
The term multi-user computer refers to mid-range, mainframe, or network fileserver
based systems.
procedures may cover: quality assurance, documentation, security, communication,
health and safety, and personal behaviour. An example of the standards expected is
the standards found in ISO 9000 Certified Organisations.
3
Performance of all outcomes is to be completed within the normal range of time that
would be expected in a professional environment, e.g. in a commercial or
government organisation.
4
Performance of all outcomes is to be within the normal range of cost, or cost
estimate, that would be expected in a commercial environment.
5
Performance of all outcomes complies with the laws of New Zealand, especially with
regard to copyright, privacy, health and safety, and consumer rights.
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Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Manage multi-user computer database software.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Configuration changes are made to the database software according to
organisation requirements.
1.2
Changes to the database software maintain the validity of data in the database.
1.3
Monitoring and tuning of the database software ensures the operation and
performance meets manufacturer’s and organisation specifications.
Outcome 2
Manage database objects in a multi-user computer database.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Databases objects are defined to the DBMS according to organisation
requirements, standards, and procedures.
2.2
Database objects are protected according to organisation requirements.
Range
2.3
backup, archive, security, change control.
Damaged database objects are restored to a status acceptable to the
organisation, and according to organisation specifications.
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Outcome 3
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Plan capacity for a multi-user computer database.
2.4
Database objects are accessible, available, and secure according to
organisation requirements.
Evidence requirements
3.1
The plan forecasts capacity needed according to organisation requirements.
3.2
The plan makes recommendations that will resolve projected capacity shortfalls.
Outcome 4
Review the operation of a multi-user computer database.
Evidence requirements
4.1
The review procedure meets organisation standards and procedures.
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The review allows improvements to be made in the operation of the database
system.
Outcome 5
Provide technical support for the use of a multi-user computer database.
Evidence requirements
5.1
Database use problems are resolved according to organisation procedures.
5.2
Advice on the use of the database is provided according to organisation
requirements.
This unit standard is expiring. Assessment against the standard must take place by
the last date for assessment set out below.
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
8 July 1996
31 December 2015
Revision
2
28 November 2000
31 December 2015
Review
3
17 October 2008
31 December 2015
Rollover
4
21 July 2011
31 December 2015
Rollover
5
16 April 2015
31 December 2017
Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR) reference
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This CMR can be accessed at http://www.nzqa.govt.nz/framework/search/index.do.
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of study leading to that assessment.
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Providers and Industry Training Organisations, which have been granted consent and
which are assessing against unit standards must engage with the moderation system that
applies to those standards.
Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.
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